Update :)

My poor grandparents have had to do with their fair share of repairs this trip. Of course, anyone planning a drive to Alaska, especially via Alaskan Highway, should know the stretch from Haines Junction, Yukon almost all the way to Anchorage, Alaska has its potential to cause some damage. For one, you are driving over roads that deal with some of the most extreme conditions, and frost heaves do a bit of damage. I could seriously plan out a great trip up the highway for someone who is interested. I may actually do it for fun anyway and post it online to share..complete with campground reviews! :)
Anyway, we pulled into Whitehorse, Yukon from Tok, Alaska last night to two broken scissor jacks and an almost flat tire on the trailer. the metal was showing, meaning it had been wearing away for some time. Once again, we made it to safety when we needed it. Thank You Lord for your protection. :)
(Saw a nice grizzly on the way, got some great shots of it eating the grass)
So today, I'll say Saturday since I don't know when I'll get to publish this, we spent fixing the trailer, getting supplies at Walmart, laundry, and most importantly sleeping in. Tomorrow, Sunday, we take a day trip to Skagway, Alaska, Monday we go to a few museums in Whitehorse, and Tuesday hit the road. Here is our hopeful itinerary,
Tuesday: Whitehorse to Dease Lake
Wednesday: Dease Lake to Smithers
Thursday: Smithers to Williams Lake
Friday: Williams Lake to Sumas, Wa
Saturday: Sumas to Auburn, Wa!
We are traveling the Cassiar Highway home, since it is a shorter route. There isn't much to see but wildlife so you don't need time for any stops, just driving. And we are ready to get home to Sean and Thor so we are prepared. :) I do have to give my kids some credit, they are doing amazing. Movies are a great lifesaver, but also stops where they can run and explore. I'm lucky both my kids enjoy the wilderness. :) There is an old Indian saying about how we don't inherit the land from our ancestors, but more so borrow it from our children. How true. And I pray my kids will enjoy God's creations the way I have. Denali national park is an amazing place that will just blow your mind. It's on my bucket list to backpack/camp inside the park. It's very heartwarming to know there really hasn't been too much of a change since the 50's. Only one road in, that no personal vehicles can drive on, just shuttle busses. It was amazing. I will return :) there is plenty to do outside the actual park too, but access is very limited inside the actual preserve itself.

I have soooo many pictures I have taken I swear I will have to spend about 10 hours on the computer going thru them. I have some scenery shots I'd like to sell on my photography page, but I'm not sure how to go about charging.. $10 for an 8x10..too cheap? Too much? Hard to tell..maybe I'll see what other people charge and figure it out. :)

I just had the thought, since it's 11:20 pm..how weird it will be to see darkness in a few days!! Haha.