HAPPY 4TH OF JULY FROM THE 49TH STATE
Happy 4th of July everyone!!! If you visit Alaska remember to take your rain jacket. Lol! It is so lush and green here and most of that is due to the fact that it rains all the time. The first time that I visited here we arrived and it was beautiful and sunny. I had no idea that it was not normal for that time of the year. It was so beautiful that day and it rained the remaining time we were there. Today was just misty and foggy. The fog hung low around the mountains but that didn’t stop the float planes from flying all day long.
As you can see, I woke up this morning to 4 cruise ships in town. Ashleigh said there will be 7 ships here tomorrow. The downtown streets are brimming with people everywhere and the shops are packed with all kinds of goodies. I plan on going there tomorrow and walking the street and taking pictures. These pictures are just on Ashleigh’s balcony and you can see the houses in front of her house and the construction that is going on in her driveway. I layered today by wearing a Crown and Ivy navy button up shirt with white and pink chihuahua on it and a pink and blue zip up vest. This kept me plenty warm since the temperature was in the high 50’s. 
Joe layered too with a long sleeve zip shirt and one of his favorite jackets. He took out the extra lining of the jacket though because he runs warmer than I do. I am always freezing and he is usually burning up. 
We went downtown to meet Ashleigh for lunch. Then we took her car and rode around for a couple hours to just go exploring. We went and did a little shopping (gasp) but Joe is the only one who bought something. Lol! I waited until Ashleigh got off work and then we went to another store where she and I bought several things. I told her that I got to wear them while I was here in Juneau and then she could keep them if she wanted. She jumped at that offer. Lol!
Bald Eagles are EVERYWHERE here. If you look in the trees you will see more of them. Their heads look like golf balls in the trees. Joe and I were standing in front of Ashleigh’s big picture window this morning. This huge Bald Eagle came flying right at us and at just the last minute it flew over the house. Joe was scrambling trying to get his phone out to get a picture but he wasn’t fast enough.
I had to dig my boots out to bring with me. This is a far cry from my sandals that I have been wearing lately but I love this look. I also brought my Hunter rain boots with me so you might see those later in the week. 
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I’m so sad that you had such poor weather. I have lived in Alaska all of my life and this summer is not the usual. It’s one of the worst summer we have ever had. Last summer it was so nice. In the high 70’s and 80’s. I’m glad you still think it is beautiful. The darkness in the winter is hard to get used to but other than that I just love it here. I hope you’re visit was a fun and interesting one despite this cold wet weather. Love following your posts on Pinterest.
Pictures are absolutely beautiful. Just curious, what does Ashleigh do for work in Alaska? And what brought her there? Thanks
She came to Alaska for college and loves it. She works for the State in the Department of Law right now.
Watch out Joe…..when Tania starts describing your outfit it could be the beginning of a whole new blog series!
Keep having a wonderful time!!
OMG – too funny Margo! but true, true, true. Is that next Tania?
I might just do that, Lesli. I could call it, What Would Joe Do????
Hahaha! His blog wouldn’t be too hard. He wears the same style khaki pants and jeans every day. Lol!
What a beautuful View! Sounds Like Youre Having A Blast Already! Cute Outfits!
Have a wonderful time with your daughter ! I would love to see Alaska some day!
Deb
Happy 4th of July Tania! The photos from Alaska are amazing! I would love to see bald eagles fly over my house – wow! Are ya’ll going to a fireworks show tonight? Can’t wait to see more pictures. Have enough fun for you and me too! ha
Happy 4th to you and your whole family! Alaska looks so beautiful!! Love the eagles, too. Would love to visit there one day. Enjoy every single moment!
Awesome! Keep the pictures coming. Also, please include your website for Plunder. thanks.
Hi, Rory. Thanks for the reminder. Lol! It is http://www.plunderdesign.com/taniastephens and just pick a party that has my name in it.
Be sure to stay away from bears. Apparently people in the west coast of Canada don’t realize bears don’t pose for selfies and someone got killed.
You don’t have to worry about that with me, Susan. I will not be posing with any bears. Hahaha
Aw ! Beautiful pictures!! You all look so happy?Happy 4th??
We were in Alaska two years ago on a cruise. Went whale watching there in June, I wore cuddle duds under my clothes the whole trip.and yes you will need rain gear. Parkas, umbrella, boots, it never rained hard just fine foggy mist but after being out in it for a while you get pretty wet. Beautiful though the glaciers were awesome. The crab was divine. Have fun watch out for bears they do roam the town and have a reindeer hotdog or burger. Enjoy the visit….
Ummmm, I might have to think about the reindeer burger. Lol!
My sister-in-law was a missionary religious sister and nurse living in Fairbanks and taking care of the needy. My only regret is that we didn’t visit before she left. She passed away but we have beautiful pictures that she took to reminds of the great love she had for Alaska. Enjoy your visit! America the beautiful indeed!
Happy 4th of July! I love your outfit! You and Joe look so cute! We went on a cruise several years ago and I thought Alaska was beautiful.
Have fun and keep the pictures coming!
Wow! What a great view! And the bald eagles – amazing! I lived in Fairbanks for almost 3 years when my father was in the Army. I actually graduated high school there. I don’t remember it being so rainy in Fairbanks. Maybe because it is so far inland. I DO remember the mosquitos ‘tho. Watch out! Lol. Have a wonderful time! I am enjoying your pictures! ?
We are planning to go to Alaska next year for my mom’s 80th birthday (the 70+ model on my blog) and Nancy’s 70th birthday (the 60+ model). I may need to pick your brain on what we take—I don’t even think I have rain gear—eek!
Jodie
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Taking my 1st Alaskan cruise this July. It is terrific getting all the pointers on what to wear. Thanks!
Happy 4th of July! Alaska looks beautiful. Enjoy your time there!
The weather in Alaska seems pretty similar to where I live in Ireland, today it’s wet, dull and dreary though probably not as cold. I know our winters here are nowhere near as severe as they are in Alaska. Lovely pics, the scenery looks absolutely stunning!! Hope you and Joe enjoy your stay there with your daughter and have a real fun time!!
Happy 4th, love your post this morning and the pictures are beautiful….Thanks for the update on the rain, I plan on going one day the I have curly hair, lol
Happy 4th Tania!!! So glad you and Joe arrived safely and happy for y’all getting to spend time with your daughter. Looking forward to more pics. ~Lisa~
Oh my goodness your daughter has quite the view from her balcony! I’d love to be on one of those cruise ships! Looking forward to seeing more pictures of Alaska! Enjoy!!!!
Hope you have a wonderful time! I’m especially interested in this post as my husband and I will be visiting Seattle and taking an Alaskan cruise in August. Love your outfit, may have to carry my boots. I’m really looking forward to cooler weather!
I loved Alaska! I was there several years ago in the summer. Its just beautiful.
Ha, I believe one of those ships behind you is the one we’re on now as we were in Juneau yesterday (Skagway today)! It’s beautiful here but I could never handle the dreary weather. Enjoy your visit!