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

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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[@budgetwithrenay2419]

“You were faster?!, Nah” so cute!

[@jillthomas4926]

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

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

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

[@marymcnabb1179]

Quilting is a great winter hobby. I recommend it!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

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

[@MrTopcat3333]

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!

[@curlybibliophagist]

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

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you so much!

[@Karebear59]

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.

[@AndrezaJuliana]

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]

Praying for you

[@karenkuhr5698]

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]

Praying for you as well 🙏🏻 ❤️

[@pennykafai4645]

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

[@pattaylor8955]

Praying for you

[@lindaschramm8269]

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!

[@tammybabcock4802]

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

[@ItsCynthiaMisagreeable]

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

[@cathrinejohansen7506]

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❤

[@margotkoopmans1186]

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 🎁🙏🕊🙏🥰💞🇨🇦

[@Elizabeth-rh1hl]

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

[@truegrit8280]

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

[@cathyrodriguez1755]

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…🎊🎂🎁❄️🏂⛷️

[@susanhickman1746]

Lauren, you made excellent decisions about your health being a priority! Your choices of activities seems perfect… having such an active family make it lots of shared fun and memory making. Happy birthday to ⭐️🤩🎈🎿⛷️you ! Susan

[@marilynmelendez533]

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

[@platemanFYI]

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.

[@ZXX984]

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.

[@loracrawford8629]

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

[@annaking9213]

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

[@annemariewalker6334]

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

[@brendalehman1950]

What a wonderful birthday celebration! So glad you got your groove back ☺️

[@bonitawatlington4639]

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

[@vickielopresti5767]

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. 😊

[@dickmagruder9907]

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

[@andylynn5067]

OMG! Those Northern lights were amazing 👏 ❤

[@river8760]

That Chef was hilarious 😂

[@melissakoon2097]

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 ❤

[@annpage8192]

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

[@jillwalls9330]

Beautiful shots of the Northern Lights.

[@margaretmckenna5590]

Skilling with your family will be good and I am pleased you got a kick-start like your mother in law cos you enjoyed it the last time Happy birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊 x

[@tambraedwan7873]

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

[@tarras3292]

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 💖

[@carolkennedy7659]

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

[@lindacox8156]

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😊👍❤️‼️

[@marietajalle391]

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 🌴❤🌴

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@annahoover5296]

Happy birthday my beautyful friend.🎂🎉💐🌹🥰

[@christopherstewart9266]

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

[@trudyedwards5825]

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

[@glendahamm5530]

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]

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!

[@karolrust2300]

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!!🙏

[@amyburl3826]

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.

[@kelliepineda9822]

everyone will hungry n SLEEP WELL

[@jemmills7792]

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

[@marionphelan1105]

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 💖

[@darlenefrancis5380]

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

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

They really had a good time on it!!

[@loricooper2936]

I enjoy seeing you and Luna

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you so much!

[@pattygrooms5412]

The Northern Lights! Wow! Your excitement for them is contagious, so fun!

[@nataliemccance3337]

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

[@barbarawebb2264]

Happy birthday glad you had a wonderful day

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thanks so much

[@barbarawebb2264]

You are very welcome

[@belindaroberts3090]

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.

[@maryann350]

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

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

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

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

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

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Yay! Thank you!

[@lisasmith4202]

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

[@tammyhunsucker4062]

Hope you have a wonderful birthday!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you!!

[@kimmycagle4098]

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

[@francelanoue1292]

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

[@elenaacim]

Inspirational! Thank you ❤️

[@janicelawless2667]

Happy Birthday Lauren !

[@mariahknisley4916]

Such a great family day! Happy Birthday!!

[@laurenrome3823]

Happy Birthday Lauren 🎂 🥳

[@nancysmith1953]

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

[@cindymoore9096]

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

[@susanmcmillan3575]

Love this video with the whole family being together! Happy Birthday!

[@Sandra-qs1mi]

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.

[@lindawhite2281]

Happy Birthday Lauren and wishing you many many happy returns.

[@Siobhan_Shivaun]

Happy Birthday!!! 🎂 Kick sledding looks crazy fun!

[@staciwhitsitt9078]

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

[@sherryrussell1116]

Happy Birthday 🎂. Great video. Looks like you and family had a fun time 😁🫶

[@belindaroberts3090]

Happy bday! 🎂

[@kayhansel6443]

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.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@karensmith7816]

Happy birthday Lauren hope you has a wonderful day, really enjoyed watching x x

[@geraldeanmoore9286]

Happy happy birthday, best wishes for the year. Thank you for all the videos, I love them all.

[@mckenna1122]

Happy Birthday 🎂. Looks like some really fun activities 😊

[@PeggyMcCombsMcDaniel]

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

[@catherinefaux6860]

Happy birthday, Lauren! Thank you for sharing some of your adventures and tine with family with us! How special that the aurora was extra spectacular for your birthday, too!

[@joankline343]

Happy Birthday!! 🎂 What a wonderful way to enjoy a special day with the one's you love.

[@michellealder5051]

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

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@None979]

This was so fun to watch!!! Thanks ❤

[@denisecaldwell5741]

Happy birthday lady hope you have a great day.

[@ginabusby9958]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

[@melissag171]

Happy birthday Lauren!!🎉 You are amazing and so blessed. That kick sled looks like a great leg and “tush” workout.😀 Thanks for taking us along.❤

[@pattaylor8955]

Love this video Watching your family have so much fun together. What an amazing connection you all have together. Happy Birthday Lauren.

[@suzykelly3318]

Happy Birthday!! Kicksled looks like fun.

[@susanenns1754]

Happy birthday Lauren always love seeing your boys they look like they're always having so much fun.

[@NancyJDetweiler]

Happy Birthday!!!

[@gillianmellin8315]

Wow!

[@peggyschmidt7715]

Happy Birthday Lauren 🎂 it was so much fun your day with the family, take care and stay safe and warm ❤️ 👍 🙏

[@sherrysmith4405]

Happy Birthday Lauren 🎉 have a wonderful day 🎈🎈🎈

[@janiegib51]

Happy early Birthday!!!!! I hope you have a lovely day! 👑🎉🎂🎁❤️

[@elizabeth2654]

Happy birthday Lauren ❣️. What an awesome video…shopping and spending a glorious day with your family!! Your videos always make me smile ❤

[@rox_85]

Thank you for taking us along with you! Always looking forward to your videos 🥰

[@sassymercury5846]

Happy Birthday ♥

[@mandyhopkins9027]

Happy birthday x

[@Tina-oq3di]

Wishing you a Happy Birthday!! This was such a fun video, thank you for including us in your family fun and your birthday♥🤣

[@loris1360]

Loved the video!

[@janemay8721]

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

[@denisefoster1393]

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

[@denovo2008]

Happy birthday to you 🎉🎉🎉 . Thank you for your amazing video, so enjoyable 🥳🥳👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺