He's Home!!!

Friday morning I got a call from Andrew that he was finally coming home. I was so excited!! We didn't know if he would for sure be able to because of the strong winds they had up there is Deadhorse. After a very bumpy plane ride he made it home. The kids and I have never been happier!! We made a celebration dinner which included, a ham, home made mashed potatoes, gravy, peas, home made bread and a home made peach pie. Totally not on our diets, but Andrew deserved it.
Poor Andrew was so wore out he took a two hour nap and then went to bed at 8:30 with the kids and slept in till 9:30. After 5 weeks of 12 plus hour days he was wore out.
Saturday we took the kids to a splash park (indoor, of course) in Wasilla. They loved it!!! We had such a great time and the kids got wore out so Andrew and I were able to spend some time together, but first things first. My man needed a haircut! He was looking pretty wooly.
I got one of Andrew's favorite movies, The Man From Snowy River, and we just enjoyed some time together.
Sunday we forgot all about day lights savings time an over slept for church. We spent the day lounging around the house watching it snow and planning a couple fun things to do through the week.
Monday morning we headed for Fairbanks. We had an amazing drive up here. It was so pretty! We drive through part of Denali National park and even seen Mt McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America. The kids and Happy did amazing on the 8 hour drive. We stopped once to run around, take pictures, potty, and dig out the snacks.
Alaska really is amazing!! Everywhere we have gone so far has been just breathtaking. The animals here are so awesome. We love just driving around looking at the moose.
We arrived at our hotel in fairbanks and wouldn't you know the room we had reserved they had rented out. I was waiting expecting them to turn us away. Instead she hands me keys to the Caribou Suite, apologized and told me we would be charged the same price as the basic room. Talk about relieved and super happy!! The kids are loving are extra big room! We unloaded the car, stretched are legs and started looking for a unique place to eat. We decided on Big Daddy's BBQ. Guy Fieri with Diner's Drive Ins and Dives visited here a couple years ago so we knew it would be good. The good was good and not too pricey. My only complaint was we waited 45 minutes before we even got are drinks or orders taken. Our waiter "forgot" about us. It was pretty aggravating especially when you are waiting with a super hungry 2 and 3 year old. Our food was great so I'll forget about he wait.

Tuesday we took the kids to the Ice Park. The Ice Park is where the BP World Ice Arts Championships take place. It was absolutely amazing! Some of the sculptures were made just for the kids to climb and slide on. Others were not for touching but were being judged. They were so amazing and so full of details. I really can't decide what my favorite was. I mean just look at these pictures!!!
We drive around Fairbanks for a little bit just seeing the sites (seen 3 moose) then decided to go back to he hotel to rest a bit before going to dinner.
I googled a few places and we decided that the Cookie Jar sounded like a neat place to eat. Guy Fieri had also visited here. The service and food were great! Once Monday comes around I am hitting the gym hard, but for now i'll just enjoy slacking on my diet.
We are really enjoying spending some much needed time with daddy! God has blessed me with such a wonderful husband and friend and gave the kids and amazing dad!