Getting Outside in Winter in Alaska {Happy Birthday Mom} | X-Country Skiing & Kicksled Alaska

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  • I have a goal to get outside more during the winter in Alaska and today we are going to make that happen with some x-country skis and a kicksled from Kicksled Alaska! Come celebrate my birthday with me, I am so grateful you're here.
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  • @Elizabeth-rh1hl
    @Elizabeth-rh1hl Рік тому +1

    The northern lights are beautiful and awe inspiring. God’s creation.

  • @ItsCynthiaMisagreeable
    @ItsCynthiaMisagreeable Рік тому

    The sky was wishing you HAPPY BIRTHDAY ❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉with NORTHERN LIGHTS ❤❤❤HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎂 🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @bonitawatlington4639
    @bonitawatlington4639 Рік тому +1

    I just love watching u. U r a great mother and wife.

  • @budgetwithrenay2419
    @budgetwithrenay2419 7 місяців тому +1

    “You were faster?!, Nah” so cute!

  • @marionphelan1105
    @marionphelan1105 Рік тому

    How blessed you are. Enjoy all the blessings God showers on you. To end your birthday with God's creation, so awesome so magnificent, we serve an almighty God 💖

  • @jillthomas4926
    @jillthomas4926 Рік тому +2

    The Northern lights were spectacular!!! What a beautiful birthday gift from God! ❤️

    • @ThisAlaskaLife
      @ThisAlaskaLife  Рік тому

      Amen 🙏 it was so amazing. I’m glad I caught a bit on camera so I can keep reliving it!

  • @cathyrodriguez1755
    @cathyrodriguez1755 Рік тому

    Is not envy, I promise you, but it made me cry seeing you 5 having so much fun in the snow, I’m from South Florida and all we have is heat, hope you had a very beautiful and blessing birthday…🎊🎂🎁❄️🏂⛷️

  • @margotkoopmans1186
    @margotkoopmans1186 Рік тому

    My Birthday is on Thursday March 9 I will 75 years old . I crossed country skied all the time when I was younger my favourite outdoor sport for me . I liked downhill too. Happy Birthday Lauren enjoy your birthday presents 🎁🙏🕊🙏🥰💞🇨🇦

  • @truegrit8280
    @truegrit8280 Рік тому

    We're going to celebrate ours [ 61yrs. April. ] congrids on yours. Time sure does fly....

  • @cynthiaoconnor7185
    @cynthiaoconnor7185 2 місяці тому +1

    I was born in January and that is a majorly depressing time or years. Except, I LOVE gray rainy or snowy days. I don't like to drive in that weather but the overcast days are awesome, I think. I do counted crossstitch, jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzles, crafting and reading. Of course, you need really good lighting (and, in my case, good eyeglasses). I'm not an outdoor or sporty person because of my eyesight (and I was disabled about 8-9 years ago) but there's still lots you could do. Good luck finding your activities, Lauren!

    • @ThisAlaskaLife
      @ThisAlaskaLife  2 місяці тому

      All great ideas! Glad you have found activities you love.

  • @AndrezaJuliana
    @AndrezaJuliana Рік тому +22

    I'm having the worst days of my life, I feel the huge wave of depression coming and drowning me it's been days in a row that I've only been watching You and your family since then, I haven't left my room and haven't eaten in days, but somehow I see you it helps me. I live in Brazil, my only wish was to go far away to another life like yours.

    • @mariahknisley4916
      @mariahknisley4916 Рік тому +8

      Praying for you

    • @karenkuhr5698
      @karenkuhr5698 Рік тому

      I used to have horrible anxiety and severe depression. I finally couldn't stand it, so I went to the Dr and he prescribed Venlafaxine (used to be Effexor) because it starts working sooner ( it takes a while for the drug to work). After awhile I was starting to feel some depression and my Dr added Busparine (Buspar). And this combo has been a Godsend!!! I didn't realize how good it was possible to feel! I've been on these for a few years now with no dosage increase needed. If I forget to take them on time any day, I start experiencing minor withdrawal symptoms as you have to be weaned off them. Years ago I stopped abruptly and it was terrible (I didn't know that I couldn't just stop taking them).
      I PRAY that you will seek medical assistance as life is too wonderful to not be able to enjoy it. And the most wonderful thing is that with all the things going on in the world, I can hear all of it and not internalize it like I used to.
      Depression is actually a medical condition so don't feel ashamed to seek help

    • @felicasammy8563
      @felicasammy8563 Рік тому +3

      Praying for you as well 🙏🏻 ❤️

    • @pennykafai4645
      @pennykafai4645 Рік тому +4

      Sending you huge hugs. I hope you will soon see light at the end of that very dark lonely tunnel ❤️

    • @pattaylor8955
      @pattaylor8955 Рік тому +3

      Praying for you

  • @tammybabcock4802
    @tammybabcock4802 3 місяці тому

    Good morning Lauren and Mark and family and thank you for sharing your beautiful day 🌞 😊

  • @kelliepineda9822
    @kelliepineda9822 Рік тому

    everyone will hungry n SLEEP WELL

  • @loracrawford8629
    @loracrawford8629 Рік тому

    You took the first step, you saw the problem. Congratulations on taking the steps to stay active.

  • @platemanFYI
    @platemanFYI Рік тому

    What a great idea; Operation Mom get Outside. Love your Kicksled. Hope you can get it back from your boys! Nice you could rejoin the family for snow adventures. What an entertaining dinner! Bye Luna! Great Northern Lights in your own yard yet!! Beautiful video.

  • @MrTopcat3333
    @MrTopcat3333 Рік тому +1

    I went to college in upstate Vermont. My roommate was a fabulous skier. The only time I tried on skis, I fell over and sprained my ankle. The funny part? I was in our dorm room!

  • @marymcnabb1179
    @marymcnabb1179 Рік тому +2

    Quilting is a great winter hobby. I recommend it!

    • @ThisAlaskaLife
      @ThisAlaskaLife  Рік тому

      I love quilting. I have not made a quilt in many years, editing has taken over most of my indoor winter hobby time.

  • @marilynmelendez533
    @marilynmelendez533 Рік тому +1

    Happy birthday 🎂🎈🎂🎈 God bless you and your family 🎁

  • @annaking9213
    @annaking9213 Рік тому

    Love your toys. The little boys were so happy. Good job mom.

  • @curlybibliophagist
    @curlybibliophagist Рік тому +4

    Happy birthday, Lauren! Thank you for sharing your special day with us. Your family is awesome.

  • @cathrinejohansen7506
    @cathrinejohansen7506 Рік тому +1

    sking whit the family is a good family activty,but you are a activ mom too. sa a activity/hobby just for you self is recommended❤

  • @river8760
    @river8760 10 місяців тому

    That Chef was hilarious 😂

  • @Karebear59
    @Karebear59 Рік тому +11

    I think this video is one of my favorites to watch. Your family spending quality time together is so special. I love that you and Mark are such amazing parents to your boys. They are very blessed to have you. Love your family.

  • @ZXX984
    @ZXX984 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for sharing this video. Watching it, I wonder if all these Alaskan outdoor activities would of made a difference for my son to be more of an outdoorsman instead of Xbox guru. If I was up there, you know what my thing would be!..snow machine! Due to my physical health issues, I can’t do what you did, except dinner after!🤣… but you made this a virtual reality for me. Thanks.

  • @lindaschramm8269
    @lindaschramm8269 Рік тому +7

    No matter what your video is about it brightens my day. Thank you for sharing your life. Your the neighbors we all wished we had in our lives. God Bless!

  • @andylynn5067
    @andylynn5067 Рік тому

    OMG! Those Northern lights were amazing 👏 ❤

  • @annpage8192
    @annpage8192 Рік тому

    Happy Birthday Lauren! It looked like you had a great day. Wow wow wow those Northern Lights we're fantastic! So glad you had your carmera with you. Thank you

  • @carolkennedy7659
    @carolkennedy7659 Рік тому

    Looks like all had fun everett sure had fun and sure loves his mom and giving hugs morning from terrace British Columbia Canada

  • @lisasmith4202
    @lisasmith4202 Рік тому

    I love watching you guys so glad I found you on UA-cam and so glad you are back out skiing again . I know it feels great .

  • @jemmills7792
    @jemmills7792 Рік тому

    great vid everyone......you had sooo much fun....how lovely....& get to see the Northern Lights tooo.......we also got a good view of our Southern Lights last week......soooo beautiful.......give a big kiss to Luna luv yas xxxxxxxxxxx

  • @tambraedwan7873
    @tambraedwan7873 Рік тому

    What a fun time but the best was the northern lights so amazing.

  • @trudyedwards5825
    @trudyedwards5825 Рік тому

    WOW..THOSE LIGHTS WERE BEAUTIFUL...AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU SWEET LADY..really enjoyed this video
    Was so much fun...thanks for sharing an GOD BLESS

  • @nataliemccance3337
    @nataliemccance3337 Рік тому

    That looked like so much fun! Glad you spoiled yourself - you deserve it!!

  • @lindacox8156
    @lindacox8156 Рік тому

    What a fun birthday present for you‼️😊 And what a process to get them‼️What fun I never heard of a kick sled‼️And you sharing your reasoning behind what you are doing is so helpful. And to see your boys so excited and having fun was the best😊👍‼️ HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU‼️🎶😊👍❤️ What a wonderful family activity to do together‼️👍 And sledding too‼️ Then ending the day at Benihana’s super fun‼️And then the Northern lights - so beautiful‼️ 👍😊A pretty perfect birthday I’d say😊👍❤️‼️

  • @tarras3292
    @tarras3292 Рік тому

    Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 Lauren and I just wanna say thank you for sharing your amazing family adventures and I enjoy watching and I love ❤️ how y'all get out and about and have tons of fun 💖 🥰😁😁💐💐🌻🌻🍨🍨flowers for your Birthday 🎂 Amazing Northern Lights #BEAUTIFUL 💖

  • @belindaroberts3090
    @belindaroberts3090 Рік тому

    I can so relate to you being hesitant to ski or whatever. I have broke my foot once, broke my ankle once, dislocated both my knees at once, one knee I dislocated twice, & an old fracture on my hip, so I have that hesitancy & fear that I will fall. Your younger than me though. I'm almost 59.

  • @vickielopresti5767
    @vickielopresti5767 Рік тому

    We loved walking the Cross country trails when we were there our last visit in August. Actually were stsyingin a B&B douth of Anchorage and the hostess told us it was a great plsce to see Moose. And we did. 😊

  • @melissakoon2097
    @melissakoon2097 11 місяців тому

    So cool northern lights ❤ we went to Canada a few years ago to try and see them and we got to see them 2 times during that week we was there the first time was the best I seen out of the 2 times my husband has a hunting guide that gave us ideas of where to go because he is from the area so that helped ❤ that was a birthday miracle that you got to see them that great ❤

  • @kimmycagle4098
    @kimmycagle4098 Рік тому

    ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉Happy Late Birthday!!Hope you Had a Beautiful Blessed Day!

  • @amyburl3826
    @amyburl3826 Рік тому

    Everett seems to have adjusted quite well to his glasses. That’s great! You sold me on the kick sled, I’m going to look in my area to see who sells them.

  • @karolrust2300
    @karolrust2300 Рік тому

    Growing up in a winter climate I loved going outside as a kid sledding, skating, and building snow forts!! I am happy you found some new winter hobbies and by the looks of your trek out to the bus stop, your new kicksled will come in handy!! It is always fun to watch the family enjoy time together, everyone was having a great time-especially mom and dad with Everett tubing!!😄Just curious..are there many Scandanvians living in Alaska? I sure felt like I was in Norway watching you ski on the Nordic trail!🎿🛷My mother used to tell me that Norwegian babies are born with skis on!! Blessings!!🙏

  • @christopherstewart9266
    @christopherstewart9266 Рік тому

    Happy birthday LAUREN. I’m glad u enjoyed ur day

  • @karenvorheis8137
    @karenvorheis8137 Рік тому

    Luna needs a friend!!

  • @annahoover5296
    @annahoover5296 Рік тому

    Happy birthday my beautyful friend.🎂🎉💐🌹🥰

  • @jillwalls9330
    @jillwalls9330 Рік тому

    Beautiful shots of the Northern Lights.

  • @judithsmall5924
    @judithsmall5924 Рік тому

    You better watch out the kids are taking over your kick sled. You might have to get them one of their own.

  • @Sandra-qs1mi
    @Sandra-qs1mi Рік тому

    Happy Birthday! And hello to Ms. Luna.
    Not only is the new equipment good for your health, but good for the family as a whole.
    I so enjoyed seeing everyone out skiing and enjoying themselves; beautiful weather with the bright sunshine.
    My son's birthday will be coming up in a week and every year we celebrate at a sushi restaurant much like Benihana. It's a treat we both look forward to.
    I enjoyed you going to the bus stop on the kick sled and the boys having fun on the way back. Can't say I've ever seen one of those.

  • @mandywhitton
    @mandywhitton Рік тому

    Wishing you a very Happy Birthday Lauren ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @glendahamm5530
    @glendahamm5530 Рік тому +1

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAUREN !!!! I COULD SEE WHAT A SUPER TIME EVERYONE HAD !!!! AGAIN, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A SUPER NICE AND SPECIAL LADY !!!! I DON'T KNOW IF MY MESSAGE GOT THROUGH TO EVERET OR NOT -- TELL HIM THAT I THINK HE HAS A GREAT LAST NAME, AND THAT I HAVE THE SAME LAST NAME TOO !!!! I LOVE ALL YOUR VIDEOS, PLEASE KEEP THEM COMING !!!! YOU ARE A VERY SPECIAL FAMILY !!! GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU, AND LUNA TOO !!!! SENDING LOVE FROM MY HOUSE TO YOURS !!! 😊👍❤❤❤❤🌹🌹🌹🌹🎂🍨🎁🎁🎁🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @ThisAlaskaLife
      @ThisAlaskaLife  Рік тому

      Hello Glenda! Love seeing people with out same last name. Do you have family in Missouri? Thank you so much for being here, we are so grateful!

  • @dianeolivier6015
    @dianeolivier6015 Рік тому

    The boys are adorable, I nanny 3 boys and Love it !!

  • @maryann350
    @maryann350 Рік тому

    The lights in your yard were better than going to Fairbanks….go figure huh! Absolutely incredible! ♥️

    • @ThisAlaskaLife
      @ThisAlaskaLife  Рік тому

      Right?! I was so excited to get an even better show right in my yard.

  • @swells4287
    @swells4287 Рік тому

    Happy Happy Birthday🎊Lauren 🎊 Northern Lights were Beautiful ❄️

  • @PeggyMcCombsMcDaniel
    @PeggyMcCombsMcDaniel Рік тому

    Happy birthday, hon...I hope you have a wonderfully blessed year.

  • @nancysmith1953
    @nancysmith1953 Рік тому

    I am glad you had a great day you deserved happy birthday

  • @cindymoore9096
    @cindymoore9096 Рік тому

    Oh, thank you for sharing the northern lights. That was beautiful.
    Those seem like some great options for getting outside. Happy Birthday. =)

  • @denisefoster1393
    @denisefoster1393 Рік тому

    I am wishing you the best of Birthdays and i hope you have a wonderful day.🎉

  • @francelanoue1292
    @francelanoue1292 Рік тому

    Happy birthay ?auren I wish you health and happiness, you deserved everything you whant and have fun ! 🥮🍩🍪🎂🍰🧁🥧🍫🍬🍭☕🫖🧋

  • @kimberlyshalaby1134
    @kimberlyshalaby1134 Рік тому

    🎀Happy Birthday 🎂Lauren!🎀
    I like your new Winter Hobby.
    Loved seeing everyone. I liked the kicksled.

  • @carolkennedy7659
    @carolkennedy7659 Рік тому

    I have never seen them except in pictures or on tv

  • @marietajalle391
    @marietajalle391 Рік тому +1

    Good morning! Such a wonderful birthday. Happy birthday and God bless you on your special day. Thanks for sharing. Hafa adai and love from the island of Guam 🌴❤🌴

  • @emilystevens7837
    @emilystevens7837 Рік тому

    Really enjoyed your prior video about the kick sled at the lake with your whole family. So many things to do. Not selfish at all since it will allow you to do many more activities as a whole fun family. Also Happy Birthday!

  • @darlenefrancis5380
    @darlenefrancis5380 Рік тому +1

    Love how the boys loved the kick sled and made me chuckle when the. Lollipops were found they dropped everything like a hot rock for candy great kid moment

  • @janemay8721
    @janemay8721 Рік тому

    Awesome to see you having fun. Lol the boys are having a blast

  • @christinacompton3560
    @christinacompton3560 Рік тому

    Happy birthday. I'm so glad to see you buying things for you, such fun.

  • @susanshedd1618
    @susanshedd1618 Рік тому

    Happy birthday Lauren, hope you had an amazing day.

  • @michellealder5051
    @michellealder5051 Рік тому

    Hi Lauren, Happy Birthday, Absolutely lovely, seeing u all enjoying yourself and being together is awesome ❤️🇬🇧

  • @brendalea1606
    @brendalea1606 Рік тому

    Happy Birthday! What a beautiful day. I think I would like a kicksled.

  • @wendymckay8844
    @wendymckay8844 Рік тому

    Amazing selections for bday treats for yourself.

  • @kayhansel6443
    @kayhansel6443 Рік тому

    Awesome video! Thanks for sharing your birthday adventure with us. Looks like everyone had a blast. The end of the video with the Northern Lights was fantastic. So beautiful and amazing.

  • @normalincoln8502
    @normalincoln8502 Рік тому

    Fantastic blog and a very Happy Birthday and the northern lights are very beautiful.

  • @sheilag863
    @sheilag863 Рік тому

    The northern lights are beautiful, we are taking a girls trip this summer to the Upper peninsula in Michigan this summer, we are hoping we can see them while we are there.
    Happy birthday! I love your channel!

  • @beckyryan407
    @beckyryan407 Рік тому

    I make candles, soap and bath balms during the winter for gifts or to sale

  • @staciwhitsitt9078
    @staciwhitsitt9078 Рік тому +2

    Just joy...that's all I can say. Your family exudes so much Joy for life. Thank you for sharing.

  • @laurieboss1897
    @laurieboss1897 Рік тому

    I really enjoyed this video. I really love watching you and your family. I have learned so much Alaska and what it has to offer.

  • @barbarawebb2264
    @barbarawebb2264 Рік тому +1

    Happy birthday glad you had a wonderful day

  • @denisecaldwell5741
    @denisecaldwell5741 Рік тому

    Happy birthday lady hope you have a great day.

  • @lynnoaks7884
    @lynnoaks7884 Рік тому

    now that Kicksled looks like fun!!❤❤

  • @cathykillion6544
    @cathykillion6544 11 місяців тому

    Good stuff being out with the family!!!

  • @deirdrethompson5597
    @deirdrethompson5597 Рік тому

    Happy Birthday Lauren, you had an amazing day with your family.

  • @kelliepineda9822
    @kelliepineda9822 Рік тому

    as a kid I loved down hill skiing we did cross country once n did not like did hold my interest. I guess I needed the feel of the speed n zigging nnzagging lol

  • @karenlord600
    @karenlord600 Рік тому

    I want to kick sled, we do not get much, if any, snow here😢. It so wonderful to see your family enjoying spending time together❤

  • @TheDizzy2121
    @TheDizzy2121 Рік тому

    Happy birthday Lauren it was great watching you on your new skis

  • @dianemiller3182
    @dianemiller3182 Рік тому

    happy birthday 🎉 sweetie looks like you had awesome birthday

  • @gaildutton8950
    @gaildutton8950 Рік тому

    Happy Birthday Lauren love your channel. I’ve watched all your videos and some of Marks. Thoroughly enjoy all of them from the shopping hauls to the travel.🎉

  • @annemariewalker6334
    @annemariewalker6334 Рік тому +2

    Happy Birthday Lauren! Everett's giggle is the BEST!

  • @vergieclark131
    @vergieclark131 Рік тому

    Happy birthday Lauren glad you had a great day celebrating your special day ! 💖🎉🤗🎊🎂💐

  • @veronicabergantine2717
    @veronicabergantine2717 Рік тому

    Have you tried doing diamond art? Its great indoor winter/rainy day activity and thousands of dif pics to create. I do movie posters to narrow my options lol.
    So great to see the family out together having fun
    I enjoyed marks narration also
    Behihanas was amazing!
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY🎉🎉🎉

  • @jamesabbott9301
    @jamesabbott9301 Рік тому

    Boys can practice getting flying popcorn for next time!

  • @lindaking4812
    @lindaking4812 Рік тому

    Great day. HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

  • @dickmagruder9907
    @dickmagruder9907 Рік тому

    That dozer pushing snow was cool. When you said tractor, I was looking for a farm tractor. 😂

  • @nicolettedorfling9788
    @nicolettedorfling9788 Рік тому

    Happy birthday! Thank you for a wonderful channel!!!❤️🎉😍🎊

  • @tamekadavis9051
    @tamekadavis9051 Рік тому

    Good morning and happy Tuesday Happy Birthday 🎂🎉🎁🎈🎊

  • @janmckee7719
    @janmckee7719 Рік тому

    Happy birthday lovely lady

  • @lillianclark4608
    @lillianclark4608 Рік тому

    Have fun with the stuff you got for your self

  • @AEO123
    @AEO123 Рік тому

    Happy birthday Lauren! 🧁🧁🧁

  • @kathleenmills9193
    @kathleenmills9193 Рік тому

    Happy Birthday🎿🛷❤️♥️

  • @shirleymack8651
    @shirleymack8651 Рік тому +1

    Happy belated Birthday Lauren. You had a really great day with your family. The Northern Lights were beautiful. Why doesnt Everett use ski poles ?

    • @ThisAlaskaLife
      @ThisAlaskaLife  Рік тому +1

      We start them without poles until they can get the groove. He probably won’t use them for another 2 years.

  • @susanwilliams1881
    @susanwilliams1881 Рік тому +1

    Happy birthday

  • @sandymyers827
    @sandymyers827 Рік тому

    Happy birthday Lauren 🎂🎂🎉. Awesome video!

  • @kaydublin5164
    @kaydublin5164 Рік тому

    Happy Birthday, hope your ski day with your family was awesome.😊