Mama on a Quest: Surprise Plane Trip to Homer

Alaska is always so much more fun when the Ford's visit!This trip they surprised us and brought MacKay's Mom with them in their Jet. It was great to have her up! Usually we can't tour a lot with the Ford's because of the Smokehouse bustling with customers, but it was a pretty light day at the Smokehouse, not too many customers, when the Ford's ask us if we would like to take a day trip to Homer. (about a 6 1/2 hour drive) But don't you worry! They have a Jet! It took us about 40 minutes to get there. Holy cow, that is the only way to travel!! (; We had a nice easy flight, went to the Spit, (a man made peninsula with little shops, places to eat and fishing charters) The crew that flew up before us were out on a fishing charter catching some yummy Halibut. (Yes, they took two trips to Homer and back that day!!) We arrived went to eat at this adorable, and delicious fish house! I was pregnant at this point, and we had only told immediate family. Can I tell you how terrible it is to be in Alaska all summer and not be able to eat all you want of the fish?! Life.Is.Hard. (; So while everyone else got to delve into their platters of sea food, I got chicken strips. Yum....(; After we stuffed ourselves full, we hit the shops! We aren't much for shopping, (mostly because we have no mula...) so after a while of shopping we stopped and watched the fishing guides gut and fillet the halibut! Since this is what we do in our little Smokehouse, it was nothing really new, except it was Halibut not Salmon. MacKay learned how to fillet the Halibut. After the point of us shaking because it was so cold, Doug, MacKay's uncle, decided he was ready to go back home! So we hopped in a taxi and headed to our plane. 40 minutes later we were in Talkeetna again. It was just a fun little trip! Like I said, life is always funner with the Fords! (; Here are some pictures to enjoy of our little jaunt:

Little Miss Sara, MacKay's little sister

Us at the little airport boarding the plane. Seriously, I felt like a million bucks. Where is the red carpet?!

Cockpit! The Pilot's stayed in our Cabin while they stayed, they were a joy!!

8 seater plane! Note my bag of snacks....(;

Sara, MacKay & I, Laura, (his Mom) Inside this little saloon was awesome. Dollar bills were EVERYWHERE, hung to the walls, ceiling, chairs, floor. I tried to get a picture, but it was too dark!