Winter Festival

Ashlyn with Grandma and Paw Paw and Ranger


I am posting again. Don't expect things to continue to happen this frequently. I just wanted to share pictures from Bob and Vicki's visit (Paw-Paw and Grandma to Ashlyn.) They came during the best winter month. First of all, it is warming up, which is nice, though the temps were -30 one morning. Still better than say January. Plus, a lot was going on with Fairbanks winter festival. So, in addition to getting to see their adorable granddaughter, they were able to do a few things right around here.


Paw-Paw and Grandma at the entrance to the Ice Park.

We went to the World Ice Art Competition. We were able to see the artists' working on their ice creations, and the finished products. They have a children's park as well, with slides and ice houses.










Over the weekend, we went to Chatanika Days, which is north of Fairbanks about 30 miles. They had outhouse races, human bowling, and other games. It was very cold, so we only stayed for those first two events.








Paw Paw and Grandma in front of the outhouse Old Faithful.



The next day we went to dog sled races. Ashlyn loved the dogs! She would get so excited when they started running. Bob and Vicki were able to go cross-country skiing as well.
We had a great time before they headed back to Arkansas.
I forgot one of the best things. We were also able to see northern lights while they were here. Vicki was so excited that she dropped her toothbrush and ran downstairs to go outside. It was an incredible display, though. One of the best that I've seen in our three winters here.