Craig, Alaska- "Guys Trip"

The first week of August, my dad took "the boys" (minus one brother and one brother-in-law who couldn't go due to work) to Craig, Alaska to fish. They stayed with a friend of my brother's who owns a cabin (more like a home) up there and had the time of their lives. They arrived in Craig via float plane- which didn't thrill me- but according to Todd was awesome! Not only did they fish but they saw killer whales, hump back whales, deer on the side of the road, bald eagles, and sea lions (which smelt great by the way) along their journey. There was a lot of teasing that took place and great memories that were made. It really was a once in a lifetime trip and I'm so grateful Todd was able to go. Todd served his mission in Alaska and it is very dear to his heart. If you've ever been there you know how amazingly gorgeous it is! He threatens to move us there every summer and right now...I might take him up on it!! It's so hot and I'm so great with child that a high of 65 sounds great!! But 40 below winters sound worse than the heat to me so for now we'll stay put!! Thanks dad for making this dream a reality for the boys! Left to right- Greg Knight, Todd Kerr, Scott Perk, Todd, John Perk, and Grandpa Perk
Here's Todd holding one of the Silver Salmon they caught
This is just one days worth of fish...they fished 4 days!! They brought home 250 pounds of salmon and halibut!! My freezer is packed full of the yummiest fish you'll ever taste! The cabin behind the picture is where they stayed. It had one main big cabin and three small cabins surrounding it. Each small cabin had it's own bathroom, washer and dryer and room for 2 men. On the top of the "fish hanger" (as I'll call it) it says PARADISE and according to Todd that's what it was!!
Dad Perk, Todd, Todd Kerr, and one of the fishing guides enjoying a day of ocean fishing!!
Isn't that a lovely creature!! This fish is called a Ling Cod- so the next time you have a piece of fried cod fish remember this is what it looked like before it became your dinner!! ENJOY (I do like cod fish- it's just so dang ugly)
Todd, Greg, and Scott
On the last day they spent half the day ocean fishing and the other half lake fishing where they were able to get a sneak peak of a black bear near by. It was to brief to capture on film but Todd said it was amazing! Looks that way doesn't itScott, John, Todd, Greg, Dad, and Todd Kerr