What a difference a week makes

It's amazing how quickly summer comes in Alaska. A week ago, we were freezing to death on our bike ride. This past weekend, I was overheated in similar clothing and even ended up riding in a t-shirt!

Our past week was filled with lots of swim/bike/run, but the most fun day is always on Sunday when we meet up with our friends and get outside. Beaker, Brendan, Kris, Joe, Jason and I biked on the Seward Highway again (63 miles for me, 70 for J), followed by a long run (10.5 for Beaker & me, 13.5 for J). The weather was fantastic and absolutely goregous outside. On a day like today, no one ever questions why they live in Alaska.





Between the swim/bike/run, Jason has been busy working on a screening plant to make topsoil with a friend. He has been busy trying to set up a company. We are trying to come up with a name, so if you have a great idea, let us know!


On Saturday, we reunited with some of our friends that had been in Hawaii, Bonnie & Alex. We hung out with them several times when we were in Kona and they came and cheered us on at the Lavaman race. Bonnie made Gavin and Nizoni "Team Kersten" shirts and they had signs as well. Super cute, and such a nice family!