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Making It Ours
There’s something satisfying about watching a house slowly become a home. This week wasn’t filled with grand adventures or thousands of miles on the road. Instead, it was a week of steady progress. The kind of progress that doesn’t always make for exciting photos, but quietly lays the foundation for everything that comes next. The…
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Building a Home, Making Memories
While Alaska was beginning to feel like home for us, Oregon was becoming an unforgettable summer for the kids. Monday marked the beginning of a new chapter as both of us checked into our new jobs. Zed officially joined his new unit, while Sam started her roll supporting Eleventh Air Force, Alaska Command and Alaska…
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Becoming Alaskans
The road trip may be over, but the adventure is just beginning. After nearly two weeks on the road, it felt good to spend a few days without watching mile markers disappear behind us. Instead of unpacking suitcases every morning, we finally started unpacking a home. Our first full day in Alaska was dedicated to…
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Trek #2, Day 14: Home
We made it. After nearly two weeks, thousands of miles, countless fuel stops, a few mechanical hiccups, an unexpected highway closure, and enough memories to last a lifetime, we pulled into our driveway in Anchorage. Home. One of the highlights of the day was our first close-up look at Matanuska Glacier. Pictures simply don’t prepare…
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Trek #2, Day 13: Back on the Road
After an unexpected day of rest, we were anxious to get moving again. Our alarms went off at 4:00 a.m. We checked the road report…still closed. Back to sleep. At 7:00 a.m. we checked again…still closed. Rather than stare at our phones hoping for an update, we enjoyed a leisurely breakfast. At 7:45 the news…
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Trek #2, Day 12: The Best-Laid Plans
After several days of making steady progress north, Day 12 reminded us that sometimes the road gets a vote too. We woke up in Toad River ready to continue the journey toward Alaska. The coffee was hot, the vehicles were packed, and we were prepared for another day on the Alaska Highway. Then we learned…
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Trek #2, Day 11: The ALCAN
Day 11 was one of those days where the miles add up quickly, but the scenery and wildlife make every mile worthwhile. We officially started driving the Alaska Highway, better known as the ALCAN. Built during World War II to connect Alaska to the Lower 48, the highway stretches through some of the most remote…
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Trek #2, Day 10: Oh Canada
Day 10 took us across the border and into some of the most breathtaking scenery we’ve seen on the entire trip. We spent the day driving through Yoho, Banff, and Jasper National Parks, and by the end of it we agreed on one thing: the United States has some incredible national parks, but Canada is…
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Trek #2, Day 9: Handcarts, Heritage, and Another Goodbye
Day 9 started with a little more cousin time while we packed up the camper and got ready to hit the road again. Before leaving, the kids got a tour of Grandma Douglas’ quilting room and fabric storage. If you’ve never seen a lifetime of quilting supplies gathered in one place, it’s impressive. Bolts of…
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Trek #2, Day 8: Cousins, Chickens, and Another Generation of Stories
After several days of driving, warning lights, dealerships, and schedules, Day 8 was all about family. We started the morning with breakfast at Grandma and Grandpa Davies’ house before packing up and heading north to St. Anthony, Idaho, where Zed’s maternal grandparents and extended family live. One of the unexpected gifts of this move has…
The Davies Herd 