Summer Solstice

Kyla got to hold a bunny and a baby duck in the petting zoo!

Kyla liked feeding the goats and sheep

Petting the cute baby goat

Of Course we had to stop and blow bubbles!

Kyla was very interested in watching the fire dancers


Today Kyla and I went downtown to celebrate Summer Solstice. In Alaska Summer Solstice is a huge holiday because of how long our summer days are and also becasuse it is the official start of summer. The summer festival is celebrated with the Midnight Sun Mayors Marathon, Several smaller races, tons of bands and dance performances, all types of games and tournaments and street fairs. Kyla and I spent a good part of the day in the childrens area which had a huge sandbox, petting zoo and a lot of different games and activities for children. Kyla really liked playing with bubbles and sidewalk chalk. We also spent a lot of time listening to live music and dancing in town square. Kyla had her first Reindeer Sausage for lunch and loved it! Unfortunately the weather was not great for celebrating summer, but we still had a good time.