Our ALASKAN adventure!

Well.....we've been back for a couple of weeks, and I am sorry it's taken me so long to get some picture/trip tidbits for you......IT WAS FANTASTIC!  

To start with here are a few small videos Daryl took on his Iphone!  

As for the train ride.....to say we were on the edge is not exaggerating.....the heart rate of many was a little higher than usual(for me, exciting not scary)! 

This trip was filled with many favorites.....what makes things a favorite?  Is it visual, a scent, the sound, the taste, the people you are with, the atmosphere......what makes things etch themselves in our minds?

I hate to admit it.....shhhh don't tell anyone......I had no desire to visit Pikes Market, and it turned out to be one of my favorites!  Thank you Dana....Mom, you have to go there(something like that).....great advice!   I can't really explain why.......maybe because Pikes included all of the favorite place ingredients listed above....I really LOVED IT there!  

Here's one of the attractions that drew my attention at Pikes.....the street performers!

THE TALL BOYS made me think of Daylan....he would get a kick out them. 

the lighter side....of the day we said our final goodbye to Gido! (part 3)

in this post you will find other tidbits of the day....once again....special memories!

before the service.....

Georgette gave each of the Grandchildren a $1 bill that Gido had.....I believe in his wallet, or maybe his room. 

 me with sweet little Daphnie.....Gido's youngest Great Granddaughter.  

 I was so glad to see these two boys(my nephew's)....wasn't sure if they'd be there.  Daylan was glad too.....I'm sure.

after service.......

here we have ALL of the grandchildren.....so nice everyone was there......5 granddaughters & 5 grandsons!  Left to right, back then front......Andrew, Dean, Ryan, Travis, Daylan, Candace, Amanda, Kim, Danica, & Dana. 

 this picture makes me laugh.......Candace & Daylan!  (click on the photo to make it bigger...see the funny)

two BIG thank you's here.......to Emily & Emmett!!!

Emily is always helping out, can't say enough about this girl....she's a CHAMP!

I was glad Adam & Evan were there, and also this guy.....Emmett(my dear friends son).   A little funny about Emmett being there....during one of the talks before the service Ashley asked, "is Emmett going to be there"?.....thought that was pretty cute, she wanted him to come.  Thanks so much for coming Emmett.....and thanks for bringing him Peggy!  

Not sure why they ended up eating outside....love the outdoor tables!

Dana & Miss Olive!



From the hall...Ryan & Joanne's was the first stop.  We were told Ryan and Travis had a something they wanted to share with everyone......we had no idea what to expect.  No pictures(if anyone has some please let me know)....so I will try and make(write) a visual for you.  (coming soon)


from Ryan & Joanne's we went to Daryl & Lori's.....the shop......the perfect place to lighten things up....a familiar spot for many of us.




 

We tucked our sadness away for a bit.....and shared some much needed laughs!  After all.....laughter is the BEST medicine.........isn't it?

 

 a little down time....sharing some target practice, not sure who the champ was, maybe Joanne? 

from Daryl & Lori's, those that were staying the night met back to the motel in Bonnyville......I don't have pictures, but it was once again it was a fun filled Wizniuk gathering!  (Danica has some pictures on her blog)

3 proud Mom moments from Gido's service(part 2)

...our children's part in saying goodbye to Gido. 

Danica, you delivered the eulogy.  As you mentioned, you were deeply honored......it was a difficult task to deliver, you did a fine job......proud of you!

Dana......your special touch to the service.  Here the Priest explains the importance of the Kolach and fruit.....very important......proud of you for this, thank you!

Daylan.......you wrote and sang a song for Gido, very difficult to deliver, you DID IT........made me proud!




















I will add for Dad......he is also very proud!