Peck Family Update.....

The kids got back from Alaska yesterday and we spent 3 hours looking at all their phenomenal photos of Alaska. I just had to share "SOME" of them with you. Some day I hope to go and take my own.

Mrs. P

Believe it or not...this is the "only" moose Ed & Kelly saw...
It was at the airport in Anchorage.....


This is called Fire Weed...it is the first growth to sprout up after wild fires.....


The most common mode of transportation is by train.....


"Main Street" in Talkeetna, Alaska....


This is probably a Mother Eagle feeding her young.....


Nice view.....


Can you believe a "Beaver" did this.....


Mt. McKinley Lodge.....


This is why the lodge isn't open in the winter.....


Mt. McKinley.....


Denali, Alaska


Denali Lodge.....


Sherman, Alaska...this is it...population "2".....


Glaciers.....
This is why you go to Alaska.....



Can you see the piece breaking off?????





Skagway, Alaska.....


A Humpback Whale coming up out of the water.....


A Humpback diving.....


Those are seals "lounging" on a buoy.....


Juno, Alaska.....


Ketchikan, Alaska.....



This is the boat from the TV program, "Deadliest Catch"


Let's go crabbing.....


Now that's a crab.....


How about a "little" octopus.....


Squirt & Morris back in Jacksonville with Chase.....

Peck Family Update.....

Here are some more pictures Ed and Kelly have sent us from Alaska. Chase's dad said that Alaska has some of the most breath-taking scenery he has ever experienced. Looks like Squirt and Morris have become seasoned travelers... I'm jealous... Mr. Peck and I hope to be able to make this trip some day.

Meanwhile.....back in Jacksonville..... we made a trip to MOSH. Even though I just went with the 4th graders back in May... I managed to discover many things I missed. The Science Show was awesome. Chase really liked the dinosaurs and the Science Show. Of course we had to make a trip to the gift shop.

It won't be too much longer and you 5th Graders will be headed to Middle School... and I'll be back at Beauclerc with you 4th Graders. Enjoy the rest of your summer....

Love you, Mrs. P

Whale Watching.....


Mendenhall Glacier at Tongass.....


View from the train.....


More views from the train.....


Hurricane Valley


Squirt & Morris in Skagway.....



A fun day at MOSH.....

Now that's what I call a "big" mouth.....


Can't figure out if the "eyes" or the "nose" have the vote.....


Isn't this "Puffer" a little chubby.....


The Science Show was a "hair-raising" experience.....


Looks like the turtles like to sun-bathe.....


Chase enjoys the sun, too.....

The Continuing Adventures of Squirt & Morris.....

Looks like Squirt and Morris have bonded and have become great friends. They are having the time of their life and enjoying the beautiful Alaskan scenery. Wish I was there..... but we are having a wonderful time with Chase. Yesterday we went to our friends' house for swimming and a cook-out. Today after church, he made a "tent" in his bedroom.... I don't think I would call it roughing it!!!! Tomorrow we are headed to Toys-R-Us and later this week we plan to go to a movie and MOSH. We are keeping busy, too......

Mt. McKinley from the balcony of the Lodge.....


More of Mt. McKinley.....


Squirt & Morris enjoying the view from the deck....


On the bus to Danali.....


The mountains in Danali.....


Squirt & Morris enjoying a "huge" cinnamon bun at the bus stop.....


Mt. Healy.....


Back on the bus heading to the ship.....

Squirt's Travels & Fun with Chase.....

Mrs. P is having fun with her grandson, Chase. He is staying with us for 11 days while his mom and dad are on a trip/cruise in Alaska. Chase decided to send "Squirt" (his stuffed turtle) with his mom and dad. He gets to travel for "FREE". He has been a very busy turtle! Check the pictures to follow his adventures so far.

Chase, Mimi, and Papa have had some fun, too. Yesterday we went to lunch and the movies. We saw the "Night in the Museum #2". Then today we went to Barnes and Noble, one of Mrs. P's favorite places, and bought a journal and an Origami Kit. Chase got interested in Origami when our Cruise waiter made us an Origami animal every night at dinner. Check the pictures to see some of Chase's works of art!

Hope you all are having a great summer, too. Love you...Mrs. P

The Saga of "Squirt's" Travels.....

Squirt waiting to take off from JIA with Mom & Dad.....


Squirt in Fairbanks waiting for the flight to Anchorage.....


Squirt riding the train in Talkeetna, Alaska.....


Squirt found a new friend in Talkeetna.... I think his name is Morris Peck!



Chase aka, Mr. Origami.....

Thanks, Mimi.....


Folding an Origami "dog".....


He needs a nose, mouth, and some eyes.....


Chase's works of "Origami" Art.....


I'm a dog.....


I'm a fish.....


I'm a rabbit.....

Summer Update.....

Hope everyone had a good 4th of July... Did you go see fireworks? We stayed home and watched them on TV. The program from Washington D.C. was beautiful with some music from Mrs. P's "Time".

Looks like the "Peck" squirrels are smarter than my bird feeder. Some how they have managed to balance on it without pushing down the bar that closes access to the seed. Well, the good news is that the access holes are very small and they can't get much seed. At least they won't eat all the seed in one day!

If you look in the photo, you will notice that there are woods behind our house. We have several deer that live back there. They come out and walk around our neighborhood in the evening. Mr. Peck and I actually had to stop to let them cross our street the other night. We have also seen them when we go for our walks. Maybe I can manage to take a picture of them.

Looking forward to the next 10 days. Chase, our grandson is coming to stay with us. Will keep you up to date on all our activities.

Miss you...Mrs. P

This is one "smart" squirrel....must have gone to Beauclerc!