So much has happened this summer and it has been a blast!
In June, I went down to Texas to spend time with family and friends. I got to see my sweet nephew Brannon. I loved getting to be a part of my sister's gender reveal and found out that my sister and brother in law Joe are expecting a GIRL this November :) My niece's name will be Kelley Kay and I am excited that Tony and I will be able to be in Texas for Christmas so I will get to hold my little Kelley as much as I want. Perfection.
Me and the Brankin
In June, Tony and I also took a four day camping trip down the Denali Highway in Alaska. We got to stop and take pictures at Mt. McKinley (which Alaskans call Denali). Denali means "the great one", which makes sense as it is the highest peak in North America. We also got to use our new cool camping gear, including our new five person tent (with extra room for Sage) and our new Dutch oven (Tony made apple pie and pineapple upside down cake with it). It was a trip we both have been wanting to do for awhile and we loved it. (Post to come on that later)
From our Denali Highway camping trip
Just some hints if you are considering taking this trip: http://www.blm.gov/ak/st/en/prog/recreation/denali_highway.html
Great tips to remember including WHEN you should go, what to bring, campgrounds along the way, etc. If you have never been to Alaska, it is an INCREDIBLE view and great trip!
Also in June, my mom and friend Art visited which was super fun! My mom, Art, Tony, and I all ran the Mayor's half marathon together. Training for the half was a great kick in the butt to get in shape this spring and it felt great to complete that goal.
June was a month of just resting and family and a little Alaskan travel. It was wonderful.
For July Fourth, we took a trip down to Seward (about 2 hours from Anchorage, and on the coast, called the Kenai Peninsula). The road to Seward is very beautiful is and is well known for its incredible view. You drive next to the mountains and ocean. Highly recommend. :)
We got to camp in Seward for the holiday. We also got to see a friend run what is called Mt. Marathon. Mt. Marathon is a 5k event where racers run up a mountain and back down, ending in the town of Seward. It is definitely a coveted event because you can only enter through lottery. I am definitely going to try to enter next year, we will see :)
Mt. Marathon Race in Seward Alaska- Independence Day
In July, I also decided to work part time doing social work again. It has been a good way to feel productive, help people in a needed field, and make a little extra money. Tony and I are trying to save for some of our travel goals (Israel and Italy). :)
Some of our biggest and most recent news is that Tony got a new job!! Which is exciting. Tony is moving from his job doing Emergency Management on base to working at the airport. Tony is going to be doing a sort of catch all/ public relations work there. He will start in August. Yay!! God is so good. He always answers our prayers in his time.
And in other news with Tony: my hubs just enlisted in the National Guard TODAY! I am still learning what it means and how it will look realistically but he will have to go to Basic Training in Georgia starting in January. He also will commit to working once every weekend out of the month. I am so proud of my soldier. Again, God is so good and the giver of all good gifts.
Well, I think that updates all on the Luiken family. Change is good and I praise God for it. We are enjoying summer and rest. More summer posts and updates to come! Thank you for all prayers.
"Behold, I am making all things new."
Revelation 21:5
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