Sprinkler Fun in the Alaskan Sun

It was 80 degrees in some parts of Anchorage yesterday. Hot! Hot! Hot! Avrey and her friends, Jossie and Haven, played barbies on the deck and ate popsicles.
Then Granny asked the girls if they wanted to run through the sprinkler at her house. The girls put on their swimsuits and were ready for some fun!
Granny put the sprinkler in her driveway. A pool of warm water gathered in one of the frost heaves and the girls used it as a hot tub.
Haven created some vibrant chalk art.
Quynn looked so cute in her swimsuit splashing around in the water.
Smiles were abundant and giggles could be heard throughout the neighborhood.
The pavement was so hot Quynn would race from the puddle over to the towel to keep her feet cool.
Quynn enjoyed sneaking under Jossie's chair and playing peek-a-boo with her.
Just before it was time to go Granny brought out popsicles - it was the perfect way to spend a hot summer day!

McHugh Creek Hike

Before Maggie headed home to Alberta we wanted to show her some spectacular Alaskan scenery. We took her on a beautiful hike up McHugh Creek that overlooks the Turnagain Arm and the Chugach mountain range.
This is the view from the trail head where the hike begins.
On the way up we stopped for a photo by the creek.
About half way up we stopped to ooooh and aaaah - the ocean was amazing!
Toward the top we did some mountain goat climbing.
Here is the view from the top.
Back down at the bottom we found our way over to the waterfall and felt its' refreshing spray.
It was a beautiful day and a breath-taking hike.

Summer Fun with Dadoo

Dadoo is the best! He takes us outside to...
Throw rocks into Campbell Creek
Go to the playground
Play hopscotch
We love outside time - Thanks Dadoo!

All Work and No Play

Quynn has shown an interest in developing her typing skills early. We are encouraging her efforts and we even LET HER TAKE BREAKS between essays.

Comedy Night at the Campbell's Costa Rican Style!

The Campbell crew gathered together last weekend for a low key evening to celebrate Father's Day but somehow the night turned out rather comical.

Daddy brought out some funny glasses and everyone took a turn wearing them.
Daddy had some surprise gifts to hand out from his trip to Costa Rica. He had a surprise for his dad as a Father's Day gift, one for his brother as an upcoming birthday gift, and one for Avrey as a belated birthday gift. What was the surprise?
So I know what you are thinking... BUT Fruity Monkey Poop isn't actually poop from monkey's that have eaten too many bananas. It is a sour gummy candy that a man from Vancouver created and now markets as a tourist gimmick in Costa Rica. Since Scott bought multiple shirts and some of the candy from the store, I would say that the man from Vancouver had a pretty unique and successful idea.

Avrey was not all that amused with her gift from Daddy but she perked up when Granny saved the day and brought out some fancy new shoes!!!
Then it was smiles all around!
But it wasn't all fun and games that night. It was one of Maggie's last nights in Alaska and so we decided to document it.
It turned out to be a night full of giggles and belly laughs - just the way every Father's Day should be!

Summer Solstice Celebration

Anchorage celebrated the longest day of the year last weekend by shutting down all of main street and throwing a fabulous Summer Solstice Celebration.

We began our adventure at the Saturday market where we danced to the music of a talented young violin artist and Avrey got her face painted like a Bird of Paradise. Then Avrey spied a man making balloon animals and she asked for a swan. To finish up at the market Avrey painted on the paint wall and Maggie bought some Alaskan souvenirs for her family.
Then it was off to walk down Main Street and find some more fun activities to do. We came upon teams playing water balloon volleyball, saw some pretty cool skateboarders doing tricks, and even watched some hip hop dancers. Then we posed for a few family photos.
As we traveled we saw some sled dog puppies, played in the massive sand box, danced with ribbons to some folk music, and met a pretty blue and green macaw.
Quynn even got to shake the hand of a super-sized puppet!
What a wonderful way to spend the longest day of the year. Anchorage got 19 hours and 22 minutes of sunlight that day!