More Summer Fun...

The summers in Fairbanks are action packed as winter is always right around the corner and we will all be home bound for 6+ months. We have been going strong this summer and the month of July was no exception. Luckily, we were able to document some of the fun stuff to share with our family and friends.

Gulkana Raft Trip

This year marked our second group raft trip on the Gulkana river. We had a few new faces this year and unfortunately the Burks clan was unable to accompany us as they just welcomed a new addition to their family a few months ago and it was too soon to leave Baby Bentley Burks behind. I've only posted two pictures of the trip...I'll post some others in a week or two.

Bill, Yuri and Jesse hitting the rapids.

Bill, Yuri and Lanie on the rapids.

When we returned from our Gulkana adventure we put the tent up to clean it...Rory got a kick out of playing in it.

Golden Days

Immediately upon Returning from the raft trip, Golden Days festivities began. There was a parade, street fair and big barbecue at Alaskaland. Oh, and Jesse and crew competed in the bathtub races again this year.

Pictures below are of Rory watching the carousal at Alaskaland in fascination. She didn't feel confident enough to jump on the thing.

Heather Husband, Joe Michel, and Jesse (shirtless in the tub) running the bathtub races. They came in second place.

The great thing about Alaskaland is the fact that they have snow cones. Rory and her dad love snow cones.

Ella and Symone love Rory...and she loves them. Here is the gang watching the bathtub races.

After the parade we headed downtown to catch the end of the rubber duckie race and check out the booths at the street fair.

Tanana Valley Fair

The fair in in town which means that summer is almost over. Nevertheless, we packed Rory up along with Bud and Joyce (Yuri's grandparents) and headed out to ride a few rides, eat some unhealthy food and to check out the sites.

Yuri talked Rory into getting on the carousal but about 2 seconds into the ride she made it clear that she did not want to be sitting on that horse. Yuri spent the whole time holding her while she fussed. Fun times.

There weren't many rides for kids Rory's age but this is one that her dad could bring her on. She looks excited doesn't she?

Okay...after the rides were over Rory got to do what she really loves - EAT.

You can't tell but Rory was having a mini meltdown and thrashing around in Yuri's arms. I took a picture of her from below and I think it looks pretty cool.

Luckily for Rory the fair also had snow cones.

All Rory has to do is point to something and her Grandma Joyce falls all over herself to get it for her. Here she is pointing at an object of her desire...grandma is in the background pulling money out of her wallet.

She liked to watch the big kid rides.

My cutie pie.

Grandma Joyce showing Rory how to puddle splash...

Another picture of my cutie pie.

Other Fun Stuff

Rory tried children chopsticks for the first time last month. Really she just wanted to stab the food but I think she is starting to get the hang of it.

Rory's daycare had a "spirit week". One of the day's kids were asked to dress in the garb of their favorite team. Since the Warwick's are Yankees fans Rory is automatically a fan. So, below she is wearing her mom's hat with a homemade team shirt made by Yuri.

Rory's great Aunt was a Ballerina and Sydney is thrilled that Rory is showing early signs of being a dancer. Here she is showing her ballerina poses (while eating dinner).