Midnight Sun Run
While Massie and I sat on the sidelines in front of our house, Yuri and Rory participated in the Midnight Sun Run. There were thousands of participants and, as usual, our neighborhood turns into party central. Rory won 1st place in her age category and didn't even break a sweat!
Father's Day
Yuri, Leon, Steve, and Grandpa Bud all took a flightseeing tour around the Fairbanks area for Father's Day (it was Bud's gift from his daughter, Linda). Below is the crew enjoying the flight.
L to R - Yuri, Bud, Leon, Steve and their pilot extraordinaire, Ken.
Yuri's 20-year High School Reunion in Juneau
Yuri and I packed up the kids (along with nearly all of our household belongings), hopped on a plane heading to Juneau for Yuri's 20-year high school reunion. In addition to attending the reunion, the trip allowed us to see a lot of our Juneau family.
Below is a picture of Yuri and two of his high school buddies, Rob and Rodney.
While in Juneau we were able to meet up with family and introduce them to our newest addition. Below is Grandpa Sid in an oh-so-serene pose with Massie.
Rory, Massie and Grandma Karen hanging out on the couch.
The summer weather in Juneau was wet and windy but, nevertheless, Rory enjoyed walking the beach with Yuri.
Rory finally got to meet her cousin Madeline; they got along wonderfully and Rory looks forward to their next meeting.
Yuri's cousin Amy, and Uncle Jeff (Madeline's mom and granddad) - It was great to see the two again.
Yuri's cousin Amy, and Uncle Jeff (Madeline's mom and granddad) - It was great to see the two again.
Yuri's Uncle Lee and Aunt Sherie...they are always a hoot to visit with and we appreciated getting to see them again.
Fairbanks Family Time
Many of Yuri's siblings and their children were in Fairbanks in June. Below is Rory with her cousins Tyson (4) and Quinn (6).
Cutie Cousin Estelle (10 months).
Cutie Cousin Estelle (10 months).
Yuri's Brother Nick, Sister Genevieve and her daughter, Estelle.
Yuri's brother, Nick, and his model good looks...am I right ladies?!
Estelle with her Dad, Kirill.
Rory swinging with her Grandma Linda and Great Grandfather Bud. If you detect an unhappiness in Rory's facial expression, it's because the person taking the photo (her mother) had just - minutes earlier - pushed her off the swing into the gravel. Bad Mom!
Grandma Judy and Grandad Andy with baby Massie.
Yuri's cousin, Barbara (who is expecting her second child this winter), with her son, Lincoln, and family friend, Jesse.
Yuri's brother, Nick, and his model good looks...am I right ladies?!
Estelle with her Dad, Kirill.
Rory swinging with her Grandma Linda and Great Grandfather Bud. If you detect an unhappiness in Rory's facial expression, it's because the person taking the photo (her mother) had just - minutes earlier - pushed her off the swing into the gravel. Bad Mom!
Grandma Judy and Grandad Andy with baby Massie.
Yuri's cousin, Barbara (who is expecting her second child this winter), with her son, Lincoln, and family friend, Jesse.
Shannon holding Massie for the first time.
Massie's cousin, Addy, holding her very gently and lovingly.
Just Massie
Well, we wouldn't be the parents of a newborn without taking a million pictures and wanting to share them with everyone we run into. Below are (way too many) pictures of our sweet little Massie.
The "crazy eyes boxer" look...
I love this picture...it shows you just how small her little fingers are (holding onto my thumb).
"The Thinker"
"The Burrito"
And a Few Miscellaneous Pictures for Viewing
And a Few Miscellaneous Pictures for Viewing
As summer progresses we are certain to have many more adventures and pictures to share with you. We hope you all all doing well and enjoying your summer!
Love,
Yuri, Sydney, Rory and Massie
