We rushed through the whole display because it was absolutely FREEZING, so unfortunately our pictures just don't do justice to the almost perfection of some of these sculptures.
"On Thin Ice"
Amazing how the sunlight resembles a cross.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Rondy
Marty, dad and I all had to go check the snow sculptures they had out from Rondy. I haven't had any time for blogging lately or I would have posted these a few weeks ago after we actually took the shots.
We rushed through the whole display because it was absolutely FREEZING, so unfortunately our pictures just don't do justice to the almost perfection of some of these sculptures.
"On Thin Ice"
Amazing how the sunlight resembles a cross.
We rushed through the whole display because it was absolutely FREEZING, so unfortunately our pictures just don't do justice to the almost perfection of some of these sculptures.
"On Thin Ice"
Amazing how the sunlight resembles a cross.
Space balls?
These are a few miles down the road. I first spotted them on new years night leaving a church party. They're around 3 stories high and are rumored to be some kind of antenna (I'm not sold on that idea).
I've never seen anything like them but they are super neat to see.
Sad
This last week we had a very young moose die, just off the road near our house. I don't think it was quite a year old yet. Strange thing was it looked very well fed, it wasn't hit, shot, or killed by any other animal. It just died.
This moose and it's family have been around our neighborhood all winter. Sometimes we don't see them for days or weeks but they seem to make this area their winter home each year. Anyway I just got home from church and as I drove by, the mother moose was laying next to the deceased calf.
I felt awful when we first found the baby, but my heart sank when I saw mom this afternoon. She hasn't left our property or her baby since it happened. The even sadder part is that their is a twin calf around here somewhere but I haven't seen it since just a few days after it's sibling died.
Since the calf died on the road easement, fish & game will come and take the moose away as soon as their able. Hopefully for her sake they get to it sooner than later.
This moose and it's family have been around our neighborhood all winter. Sometimes we don't see them for days or weeks but they seem to make this area their winter home each year. Anyway I just got home from church and as I drove by, the mother moose was laying next to the deceased calf.
I felt awful when we first found the baby, but my heart sank when I saw mom this afternoon. She hasn't left our property or her baby since it happened. The even sadder part is that their is a twin calf around here somewhere but I haven't seen it since just a few days after it's sibling died.
Since the calf died on the road easement, fish & game will come and take the moose away as soon as their able. Hopefully for her sake they get to it sooner than later.
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Free Land!
Jeeze I wish there was something about Anderson Alaska that would make me want to live there. Just the idea of them giving away free land makes me want to go check it out.
Saturday, February 10, 2007
If only I was this good with Photoshop....
Alternate Transportation...
The Mother of all airstreams (double-wide)
Albatross-Air
A Porche or a Bug? Its a VW-911!
Mouse Car
i-ride
Hummburger
A Humm-bus
Mac-Bus
Bus-Truck
Creative Architecture.....
House-Dump
The Lakehouse
Mushroom Cottage
Redwood Treehouse
Treehouse of your nightmares
Windmill
And for all you smokers....
This one gives me the creeps.
The Mother of all airstreams (double-wide)
Albatross-Air
A Porche or a Bug? Its a VW-911!
Mouse Car
i-ride
Hummburger
A Humm-bus
Mac-Bus
Bus-Truck
Creative Architecture.....
House-Dump
The Lakehouse
Mushroom Cottage
Redwood Treehouse
Treehouse of your nightmares
Windmill
And for all you smokers....
This one gives me the creeps.
Sunday, January 07, 2007
Great Scripture
Philippians 4:11
..."I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content."
..."I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content."
Monday, January 01, 2007
Sledding today
A bunch of us went sledding today up at Hatcher Pass. The hill had lumps all over it, not so great for me but the youngsters loved it! There was a particular "jump" several of the boys were enjoying. They were flying so high I finally had to go back to the truck for my camera. It looks bad but they all got up and did several more runs, believe it or not. Hope you enjoy.
He thought that was so much fun, and was even more excited to see it on video.
The little girl got right up and was cruising down the hill directly after this. Good thing it was the innertube that hit her and not a hard sled. I don't think she cried a tear. But did you see the mom, she totally bailed on her little girl in the path of an oncoming sledder. Only after did she run back to be sure the little girl was ok. I'm sure she didn't mean to, and was probably kicking herself for it later, haha.
The frustrating part this video shows was that people were hiking up the hill right next to the sledders going down all day long because the hill was really narrow. And all day we kept having to yell at the same group of people to watch out before they got hit. I know I saved at least 3 ADULTS from getting plowed over because they turned around to chat and had their backs to on coming sledders (who by-the-way have no control). The others in my group (children included) seemed to be the only ones who where aware of the fact sledders could be mowing us down any second and were paying attention. HELLO PEOPLE!!!
Ok this jump did hurt a bit, but he continued on with sledding for another hour or so. He did however avoid the jump after this one.
Tough kids.
Lots of fun today.
He thought that was so much fun, and was even more excited to see it on video.
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The little girl got right up and was cruising down the hill directly after this. Good thing it was the innertube that hit her and not a hard sled. I don't think she cried a tear. But did you see the mom, she totally bailed on her little girl in the path of an oncoming sledder. Only after did she run back to be sure the little girl was ok. I'm sure she didn't mean to, and was probably kicking herself for it later, haha.
The frustrating part this video shows was that people were hiking up the hill right next to the sledders going down all day long because the hill was really narrow. And all day we kept having to yell at the same group of people to watch out before they got hit. I know I saved at least 3 ADULTS from getting plowed over because they turned around to chat and had their backs to on coming sledders (who by-the-way have no control). The others in my group (children included) seemed to be the only ones who where aware of the fact sledders could be mowing us down any second and were paying attention. HELLO PEOPLE!!!
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Ok this jump did hurt a bit, but he continued on with sledding for another hour or so. He did however avoid the jump after this one.
Tough kids.
Lots of fun today.
Monday, December 25, 2006
At the end of the day...
Almost forgot this picture.
Mom gave us a star for the house, and....
Marty put up Christmas lights on the house without breaking his arm this year!
Thanks Marty! I love you tons.
Mom gave us a star for the house, and....
Marty put up Christmas lights on the house without breaking his arm this year!
Thanks Marty! I love you tons.
Merry Christmas
Jesus
"Eternal life is in Him, and this life gives light to all mankind."
~ John 1:4
Merry Christmas
"Eternal life is in Him, and this life gives light to all mankind."
~ John 1:4
Merry Christmas
Christmas Crafts
These were such great ideas I thought I would share them.
Last year my talented mother-in-law sent us this...
Christmas ornaments, some beads, and a little glue to match a beautiful candle and you have a gorgeous centerpiece.
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This year my also talented friend Loni made us this...
A glass brick filled with Christmas lights.
The pictures do neither of them justice either, they're much prettier in person.
Last year my talented mother-in-law sent us this...
Christmas ornaments, some beads, and a little glue to match a beautiful candle and you have a gorgeous centerpiece.
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This year my also talented friend Loni made us this...
A glass brick filled with Christmas lights.
The pictures do neither of them justice either, they're much prettier in person.
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Windy
Wow.
It is SO COLD outside and the winds are going something fierce. Presently we have winds that are going steadily at 35 to 60 mph with gusts of around 75 mph. And from what I've seen its been mostly 75 mph.
I was suppose to teach the kids bible class tonight but church was cancelled due a power outage at the building. I ended up running into town for a few errands, one of which was picking out some movies for the night. While I was inside blockbuster, the windows were bowing in and out, haha which I was a little concerned about. I was a tad worried that if it blew one extra hard gust those windows might just break or implode; but I stayed for another 20 minutes picking out movies, so I guess I wasn't that worried.
When I left the door wouldn't open to let me out, so I pushed again a bit harder and it still wouldn't budge. I thought for a moment that the door had to be deadbolted but then I knew that wouldn't makes sense being it was several hours before they closed so I gave it one final hard shove with my shoulder and WOOSH I was out in the bitter cold. I had to battle with one more door (next door to blockbusters) that was just as impossible to get open and I was in the car again.
These two businesses happened to share a parkinglot with our local grocery story so there are always shopping carts around... As I pulled out I saw from way down the parkinglot a shopping cart that looked like it was demon possessed, racing in my direction with a speedy vengeance. I sat there for a moment as it charged me like an angry bull ready to bulldoze it's prey. I was ready to pull left or right in an attempt to avoid it when suddenly it changed directions. Relieved I started my journey home, and just as I was passing the still moving cart, it SLAMMED into a car full of people. It was so funny because they were about to pull out of their parking space (oblivious to this evil red shopping cart bearing down on them like freight train) when the cart practically mowed them over from the side. I didn't see facial expressions but I did see the breaks jerk the car even though they had only moved about an inch. I also saw the passenger rip around in his or her seat in shock to see who or what had hit them. The whole thing was just so comical. The car it hit was already old and a bit beat up so I'm sure their probably laughing about it too.
In the meantime I can hear the antenna pole banging against the side of the house... totally freaking the dogs out.
It is SO COLD outside and the winds are going something fierce. Presently we have winds that are going steadily at 35 to 60 mph with gusts of around 75 mph. And from what I've seen its been mostly 75 mph.
I was suppose to teach the kids bible class tonight but church was cancelled due a power outage at the building. I ended up running into town for a few errands, one of which was picking out some movies for the night. While I was inside blockbuster, the windows were bowing in and out, haha which I was a little concerned about. I was a tad worried that if it blew one extra hard gust those windows might just break or implode; but I stayed for another 20 minutes picking out movies, so I guess I wasn't that worried.
When I left the door wouldn't open to let me out, so I pushed again a bit harder and it still wouldn't budge. I thought for a moment that the door had to be deadbolted but then I knew that wouldn't makes sense being it was several hours before they closed so I gave it one final hard shove with my shoulder and WOOSH I was out in the bitter cold. I had to battle with one more door (next door to blockbusters) that was just as impossible to get open and I was in the car again.
These two businesses happened to share a parkinglot with our local grocery story so there are always shopping carts around... As I pulled out I saw from way down the parkinglot a shopping cart that looked like it was demon possessed, racing in my direction with a speedy vengeance. I sat there for a moment as it charged me like an angry bull ready to bulldoze it's prey. I was ready to pull left or right in an attempt to avoid it when suddenly it changed directions. Relieved I started my journey home, and just as I was passing the still moving cart, it SLAMMED into a car full of people. It was so funny because they were about to pull out of their parking space (oblivious to this evil red shopping cart bearing down on them like freight train) when the cart practically mowed them over from the side. I didn't see facial expressions but I did see the breaks jerk the car even though they had only moved about an inch. I also saw the passenger rip around in his or her seat in shock to see who or what had hit them. The whole thing was just so comical. The car it hit was already old and a bit beat up so I'm sure their probably laughing about it too.
In the meantime I can hear the antenna pole banging against the side of the house... totally freaking the dogs out.
Monday, November 13, 2006
Laminate Flooring
I've been meaning to post for a while now, I just don't seem to have as much time as I use to. Just when I think things will settle down, something else comes up. It's ok though, I'm havin a good time and don't mind at all.
While Marty was home this last time we installed new laminate floors. Let me just say, laminate flooring is the best thing since icecream!
The old WHITE carpet we had was brandnew when we bought the house in 2003. The carpet was the really cheap stuff, so in just over a years time there were beat down trails going through out the house and the color was quickly going grey. The part that really forced the change though was the dog smell. Since our house is so small I've had to work so, so hard to keep the dog smell out and in the last several months that task has been overwhelming. We finally had it, and the carpet went to the dump.
These are the before pictures, I forgot to take the shots with furniture though.
Pete's hiding in the bedroom, the whole thing freaked him out.
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These are the after pictures....
This is our house, and now you've had the tour. Don't pay to much attention to the decorating, it's not gonna stay this way for to much longer. We've had all the furniture for ages and its all second hand, which means I didn't have much choice on patterns or color in the first place. I'm currently looking at new couches and thinking of putting some color on a wall or two, but that will probably have to wait till after the holidays.
While Marty was home this last time we installed new laminate floors. Let me just say, laminate flooring is the best thing since icecream!
The old WHITE carpet we had was brandnew when we bought the house in 2003. The carpet was the really cheap stuff, so in just over a years time there were beat down trails going through out the house and the color was quickly going grey. The part that really forced the change though was the dog smell. Since our house is so small I've had to work so, so hard to keep the dog smell out and in the last several months that task has been overwhelming. We finally had it, and the carpet went to the dump.
These are the before pictures, I forgot to take the shots with furniture though.
Pete's hiding in the bedroom, the whole thing freaked him out.
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These are the after pictures....
This is our house, and now you've had the tour. Don't pay to much attention to the decorating, it's not gonna stay this way for to much longer. We've had all the furniture for ages and its all second hand, which means I didn't have much choice on patterns or color in the first place. I'm currently looking at new couches and thinking of putting some color on a wall or two, but that will probably have to wait till after the holidays.
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Creepiest Thing I've Seen This Week...
Got this in an email forward tonight...
If I was a kid and saw this, I'd have nightmares for atleast a week.
If I was a kid and saw this, I'd have nightmares for atleast a week.
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Free 411
No charge for directory assistance
Phone companies are charging us for 411 information
calls when they don't have to.
When you need to use the 411 information option, simply dial
1-800-FREE-411 or 1-800-373-3411 without incurring a charge.
Works on home phones and cell phones.
If your online you can also go to http://free411.com/
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I use 411 more than I should and get charged for it all the time, I got this in an email forward and thought I would try it... It works, hope you can use the tip.
Phone companies are charging us for 411 information
calls when they don't have to.
When you need to use the 411 information option, simply dial
1-800-FREE-411 or 1-800-373-3411 without incurring a charge.
Works on home phones and cell phones.
If your online you can also go to http://free411.com/
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I use 411 more than I should and get charged for it all the time, I got this in an email forward and thought I would try it... It works, hope you can use the tip.
Sunday, October 01, 2006
Front Page News
Hi everyone,
Sorry it's been so long (again). I've missed blogging but have had NO time in the last month or so. Mom is up this weekend, we did a big fundraiser dinner last weekend. Meetings for all sorts of different things are planned this week and at this point I'm so glad I don't have a job on top of it all. As busy and unfun as that all sounds I've actually been having a great time.
Anyway the reason I'm making time to blog today is to share the story of what happened to our friend Jake. There is a huge (HUGE!) article on what happened to him and his dad in the paper today and believe it or not there is still lots of details that aren't included despite the story getting 3 pages in the paper. For any of you who said a prayer for him, thank you so much. God is really working in Jakes life.
Anyway, the article is here. Even if you don't know Jake or his family, this is an INCREDIBLE story to read.
and Jakes update site as I posted before is here (sometimes he updates it, sometimes his mom does).
For any of you who are interested, there will be a spaghetti feed and auction this Friday (6th of October) 5-7 p.m. at Wasilla High. There's going to be all sorts of great things auctioned off and the spaghetti is only $7 a plate (for families of 4 or more there is a special rate). All proceeds go to helping Jake and his family with medical costs. We could use all the support we can get, so anyone is welcome to stop by.
Sorry it's been so long (again). I've missed blogging but have had NO time in the last month or so. Mom is up this weekend, we did a big fundraiser dinner last weekend. Meetings for all sorts of different things are planned this week and at this point I'm so glad I don't have a job on top of it all. As busy and unfun as that all sounds I've actually been having a great time.
Anyway the reason I'm making time to blog today is to share the story of what happened to our friend Jake. There is a huge (HUGE!) article on what happened to him and his dad in the paper today and believe it or not there is still lots of details that aren't included despite the story getting 3 pages in the paper. For any of you who said a prayer for him, thank you so much. God is really working in Jakes life.
Anyway, the article is here. Even if you don't know Jake or his family, this is an INCREDIBLE story to read.
and Jakes update site as I posted before is here (sometimes he updates it, sometimes his mom does).
For any of you who are interested, there will be a spaghetti feed and auction this Friday (6th of October) 5-7 p.m. at Wasilla High. There's going to be all sorts of great things auctioned off and the spaghetti is only $7 a plate (for families of 4 or more there is a special rate). All proceeds go to helping Jake and his family with medical costs. We could use all the support we can get, so anyone is welcome to stop by.
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Quickie
Wow, its been forever. I didn't realize it was a month ago since I posted. Although it hasn't been our sole distraction, a friend (who still needs prayers) fell during a hunting trip on August 18th. He fell over 40 feet and didn't break a bone but was in a coma for a few weeks. He's still in the hospital but on the road to recovery now. They have a website for anyone who knows Jake and wants to keep updated.
Marty just got home today - super excited about that. We're at dads house at the moment waiting for him to get out of the shower so I had a free moment to blog. Will try and post more later. Hope all is well out there in blogger land.
Marty just got home today - super excited about that. We're at dads house at the moment waiting for him to get out of the shower so I had a free moment to blog. Will try and post more later. Hope all is well out there in blogger land.
Friday, August 11, 2006
Vetch
To vetch or not to vetch, that is the question...
Vetch is purple flowering weed, it takes over and is extremely invasive. I love seeing it around town, its beautiful and bushes up really well.
It creeps really well but strangles out other plants.
This fence surrounds one of our local elementary schools and is the only place I've seen where the vetch looks so neat creeping.
Fence or no fence, I've been thinking about putting it in my front yard against the house, nothing else grows well in the front. If I do it and don't like it, I could just rip it out... But would it all come out? Every where you look they say you can't kill this stuff and is almost impossible to get out. But the front yard is so hard packed, the grass doesn't even grow there well. And there is already vetch on the property and around the neighborhood so it's not like I'd be introducing it in. I guess I'll have to think another summer on this one and leave my front beds bare. I did however want to share the photo's.
The funny part is if I mention this to anyone who even remotely likes to garden they think I'm crazy. But its not like planting dandy-lions right? ha, ok maybe it is.
Vetch is purple flowering weed, it takes over and is extremely invasive. I love seeing it around town, its beautiful and bushes up really well.
It creeps really well but strangles out other plants.
This fence surrounds one of our local elementary schools and is the only place I've seen where the vetch looks so neat creeping.
Fence or no fence, I've been thinking about putting it in my front yard against the house, nothing else grows well in the front. If I do it and don't like it, I could just rip it out... But would it all come out? Every where you look they say you can't kill this stuff and is almost impossible to get out. But the front yard is so hard packed, the grass doesn't even grow there well. And there is already vetch on the property and around the neighborhood so it's not like I'd be introducing it in. I guess I'll have to think another summer on this one and leave my front beds bare. I did however want to share the photo's.
The funny part is if I mention this to anyone who even remotely likes to garden they think I'm crazy. But its not like planting dandy-lions right? ha, ok maybe it is.
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Prudhoe...
Marty has just gone from working 12 hour days to 16 hour days. He has no time for anything and things are pretty crazy up on the slope right now. It's also amazing how much is incorrectly being reported on the news.
Lots a buzz, some rumors, some not. There was a rumor that all of the people who where sent home because they weren't "non-essential people" are being paid. I really hope the rumor is true, I haven't been able to stop thinking about that since they sent entire companies home. So those employees are sitting home with or with out pay and have no clue when they will be allowed to return to their careers. BP has said it could be weeks or even months before they get flow started again with a possibility of *maybe* being able to start flow on 1 side of the field, somewhere in the future. I can't imagine BP paying people (from sub-contracted companies) regular salaries for "months" to sit at home and wait. It would be great if you could remember these people and the entire situation in your prayers. It may sound silly but a recent Anchorage Daily News report from August 7th said...
I hate all this uncertainty.
This is definitely a time I am holding to my faith and trusting God.
The good news is that Marty's company is being utilized even more than normal and isn't to blame for any of this. He's getting lots of overtime and has become the "single point of contact" for several different crews from different companies ontop of his normal responsibilities. In essence I guess he's become a temporary foreman for all of these crews. He's doing a good job and working his heart out.
Marty will also be coming home for his dads birthday party on the 19th (*Yay!*). I am going to enjoy every minute of it, especially since my time with him will probably be very limited for a while.
Lots a buzz, some rumors, some not. There was a rumor that all of the people who where sent home because they weren't "non-essential people" are being paid. I really hope the rumor is true, I haven't been able to stop thinking about that since they sent entire companies home. So those employees are sitting home with or with out pay and have no clue when they will be allowed to return to their careers. BP has said it could be weeks or even months before they get flow started again with a possibility of *maybe* being able to start flow on 1 side of the field, somewhere in the future. I can't imagine BP paying people (from sub-contracted companies) regular salaries for "months" to sit at home and wait. It would be great if you could remember these people and the entire situation in your prayers. It may sound silly but a recent Anchorage Daily News report from August 7th said...
"Eighty-nine percent of Alaskas income is from oil revenue, and central to that cash flow is Prudhoe Bay, the nation’s largest oil field. The expected loss of 400,000 barrels per day at today’s oil prices means $6.4 million lost daily in royalties and taxes"Shutting down oil production in Prudhoe is gonna cause some big bad ripples and what's worse is they can't even say when it will be fully up and running again (that fact alone is just so mind blowing).
I hate all this uncertainty.
This is definitely a time I am holding to my faith and trusting God.
The good news is that Marty's company is being utilized even more than normal and isn't to blame for any of this. He's getting lots of overtime and has become the "single point of contact" for several different crews from different companies ontop of his normal responsibilities. In essence I guess he's become a temporary foreman for all of these crews. He's doing a good job and working his heart out.
Marty will also be coming home for his dads birthday party on the 19th (*Yay!*). I am going to enjoy every minute of it, especially since my time with him will probably be very limited for a while.
But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own
Matthew 6:33-34
Matthew 6:33-34
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