Leah stayed longer.

This post is a continuation of the post I shared in early July about when my parents and Leah visited...

After my parents left, Leah stayed another week in Anchorage before heading back to Iowa. Saying goodbye to my parents was much easier knowing Leah was still in town, and what's better than having your sister come over??

I worked off and on throughout the week, but we did have a chance to go on a few adventures, including meeting a friend in Girdwood, Alaska (the drive down was beautiful)...

We ate dinner at Jack Sprat in Girdwood, one of my most favorite restaurants in Alaska...

    

and enjoyed breakfast at The Bake Shop...

However, due to an unfortunate circumstance the weekend before my parents left, Leah was slightly non-mobile for the second half of her stay. Leah fell into a crawl space and severely bruised both of her legs, causing swelling and pain in her ankle and knee. Before going to the doctor, she hobbled around nicely, but after the doctor looked at her ankle, she was put in a brace and was told to ice and elevate as much as possible.

     

What happens in Alaska, stays in Alaska? BUMMER!

Rio joined us on the adventure to Girdwood, and it was her first time in my new car. I tried to keep her in the back, away from the seats, but she didn't listen very well...

...and eventually made it all the way to the front seat.

I still love this dog!

After getting home from Girdwood and because the weather was beautiful, we stopped at Midnight Sun Brewing Company for dinner and brews. Leah and I both love this place.

We were hoping to sit outside, but the restaurant was packed full...

I loved having Leah visit...and can't wait for her to come again next summer!