Native Youth Olympics

The one foot high kick competition at the Native Youth Olympics in Anchorage. Winning height was as an amazing 9'-7".

Snoqualmie Falls

Snoqualmie Falls, 20 miles east of Seattle.Made famous from the Twin Peaks TV show.

Sun Seekers Garden

This was taken in the garden area of the place we stayed in Maui. There were small green lizards running throughout the garden.

Maui - Flora & Fauna

Everywhere you turn in Maui the flora and fauna are breathtaking. Here is Roger framed by some beautiful foliage.

Maui - Sea Turtle

The most common sea turtle in Hawaii is the green sea turtle, seen here at the Maui Ocean Center.

Beach Walks in Maui

We walked this beach each sunrise while vacationing in Maui celebrating our tenth anniversary.

View of Alaska

Roger and Riley stop and pose for the camera in front of our beautiful Alaska view out our front window.

Augustine Volcano Erupts

Just 180 miles southwest of Anchorage, Augustine Volcano came to life and erupted several times throughout the month of January.

Cookie Exchange Party

Each year during the holidays we get together with friends and support the sugar industry (as well as the increased prevalence of diabetes) by exchanging our favorite cookies.

Brotherson Family

Kirt's Grandma passed away after leading a full and productive life, leaving behind this beautiful legacy.

Surprise!

We flew down to Wyoming to surprise Roger's mom for her 70th birthday.

4-Wheeling Near Fountain Green, Utah

Beautiful fall 4-wheeler excursion in the mountains near Kirt's hometown of Fountain Green, Utah.

Brooks River

Bear viewing trip to Katmai National Park. Although the bears on the Brooks River are curious, they typically steer clear of humans.

More Bear Viewing

Bear viewing trip to Katmai National Park. The bears know the days are getting shorter and prepare for hibernation by filling full of salmon.

More Bear Viewing

Bear viewing trip to Katmai National Park. This bear just finished eating a salmon.

Bear Viewing - Katmai National Park

Bear viewing trip to Katmai National Park. Many bears wandered up and down the beach during the day we spent at Brooks Camp.

Dip-Netting

For a short time they open up a few rivers in Alaska to Dip-netting. Imagine catching a 60 pound fish with only a net! Alaska residents only.

Big Sky Charter & Fishcamp

Kirt's 30 pound King Salmon. If you want a terrific experience on the Kenai River with good folks call the number in the photo.

King Masters

Jerry and Roger got the big ones this year. Dad (Jerry) pulled a 37 pounder out of the Kenai, Roger's was 40.

Bald Eagles in Cordova, Alaska

Bald eagles abound in and around Cordova, Alaska.

Million Dollar Bridge - Cordova, Alaska

Kirt's parents annual trip to Alaska. Here they are on the Million Dollar Bridge outside Cordova - Childs Glacier in background.

Cordova, Alaska

Peaceful evening at the small boat harbor in Cordova, Alaska.

Air Boat to Knik Glacier

Rebecca, Amanda, Andy and Travis enjoyed the air boat ride we took with Hunter Creek Outfitters.

Roger's Sister & Kids Visit Knik Glacier

Roger's sister and her three kids visit Alaska for the first time. This photo was taken at Knik Glacier.

Black Bear

Black Bear near Portage, along Turnagain Arm.

Float Plane - Lake Hood

Float Plane taking off from Lake Hood in Anchorage.

Walking Along Knik River

Walking along Knik River with friends James, Mark and Jeff (Kirt is on the right.). Knik Glacier is in the background.

Roger Kayaking at Delong Lake

We decided to try a little kayaking this summer. Here is Roger at Delong Lake.

Bald Eagle

A juvenile bald eagle takes a break from preening in the Spring sunshine.

Here Comes the Flood

Kirt and Al - who will run out first as the fountain erupts? In Celebration, Florida.

First Swim in Carribean

That's Roger showing off at Bahia Honda State Parkin the Florida Keys.

Obligatory Key West Photo

Here we are escaping Alaska's long winter in Key West on our Florida vacation.

Nighttime View From Our Window

The aurora borealis produce a faint glow out our front window.

View From Our Window

When we are lucky, Mother Nature greets us with this morning view out our front window.

Iconic Alaska

Beautiful fall day at Lake Hood in Anchorage. Lake Hood is the largest and most active seaplane base in the world.

A Drove of Rams

Although many dall sheep roam Denali National Park, to get 11 rams in one shot is pretty unusual.

Denali Backdrop

After 7 years of trying we finally won the Road Lottery and drove the entire length of the Denali National Park Road. - That's North America's tallest peak in the background.

Denali Park Caribou

Caribou in Denali National Park.

Bird Ridge Trail

Roger summiting 3500 ft Bird Ridge along Cook Inlet, south of Anchorage.

Back to Hunter Creek

Beautiful fall evening while camping at Hunter Creek.

Mmm Chocolate

This is the best place in Alaska to buy Chocolate... The Talkeetna Chocolate Corner, in... you guessed it,Talkeetna.

A Three Hour Tour

Taking the Columbia Glacier Cruise out of Valdez. This time with Kirt's parents.

The Perfect Shot

Kirt capturing the perfect shot of Mom and Pop in front of a waterfall on the road to Valdez.

Advocates for Marriage Equality

Marching in Anchorage's annual Gay Pride Parade. Announcing to all that we are finally legally married... at least in Canada anyway.

Summer BBQ

Roger and Al at a summer Bar-bque.

Getting in Touch with Nature

Camping at Hunter Creek with our friends Tony & Randy and Scott & Byron.

New Digs

We moved out of the house into a townhouse across town,and couldn't be happier.

Thirsty Moose

That's got to be hard on the knees! (or are they elbows?)

Happy Anniversary

With our friends Al and Dan, celebrating their35th anniversary.

Iditarod

Downtown Anchorage at the start of the Iditarod Sled Dog Race.The finish is 1049 miles away in Nome.