Checking the Snares
Hunter and I went on a hike in the snow with our snowshoes on to check the snares he setup in the woods. No luck catching anything yet.
Labels: woodward/rody family
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Hunter and I went on a hike in the snow with our snowshoes on to check the snares he setup in the woods. No luck catching anything yet.
Black Spray Paint
Kyla's been doing her part on my latest home project. She's helped paint, hold boards, sweep, dust and fetch me tools. I appreciate my little helper girl.
Labels: kyla
Monday, March 30, 2009
Kite
I didn't capture the kite up in the air when I took this pic, but I loved her expression in this one and she sure had a fun afternoon flying it. We are gonna have to do this again soon.
Labels: kyla
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Webcam
We've been conferencing on the web about every other day or so. I can tell Zaylee is growing fast and it's great to see her smile and hear her voice. Kyla misses her sis.
Labels: J and A
Me and Papie
I'm very thankful that my job allows me to travel so I can spend special time with my Dad. I've been enjoying my visit so far and can tell my dad is happy I'm here with him.
Labels: woodward/rody family
Friday, March 27, 2009
Lookin Good
The first thing I said to my brother when I saw him was "Hey you're looking really good." Mike is tan, eating healthier, enjoying his family more, wearing a promise ring, attended church with me, and seems happier and more in love than ever. It's an amazing transformation and I'm encouraged.
Labels: woodward/rody family
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Found Them
My dad has been telling me about a mother and baby moose that have been spotted around the neighborhood. He's been keeping watch to spot them so I could get a picture for Kyla. Well I found them yesterday walking down the road and was able to drive up right between them.
Labels: nature
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Blissful
Kyla really is a great kid. I've been enjoying some special father/daughter time with her as Angie and Zaylee are away. Isn't she growing up?
Labels: kyla
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Spring Garden Planting
I tilled the garden and Mom helped plant potatoes, lettuce, spinach and radishes. Bless her heart for not letting her eye incident interfere with her objective. Thanks for your help mom! Looking forward to the harvest.
Labels: lindsey family
Monday, March 23, 2009
Redoubt Volcano Erupts
Angela, Zaylee and family are currently in Soldotna
map
more info, webcams
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UPDATE 3/25 7:53 AM Alaska (Angela)
There was another small eruption about two hours ago. The ash plume was only 10,000 ft high and blew N/NW. There have been reports of trace amounts of ash in the air in Anchorage per the Air Quality Team, but nothing on the ground.
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UPDATE 3/24 9:49 AM Alaska (Angela)
The volcano is still under a RED alert and is being watched closely. They are predicting several more large eruptions. Here are some pics from the eruptions this week and several from back in 1989-1990.
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UPDATE 10:15 PM Alaska (Angela)
The volcano erupted again tonight just after 7:30 PM. The ash plume reached over 60,000 feet and is blowing north west. We will be lucky again with the sixth eruption.
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UPDATE 5:58 PM Alaska (Angela)
Our power was restored after two hours and it was reported to have nothing to do with the volcano's eruption. We have been lucky so far and not received any ash fall from this series of eruptions. At this time we are still at level RED meaning another eruption may happen at anytime. There have been several earthquakes at the base of the mountain since the last eruption but we have felt none of them.
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UPDATE 11:20 AM Central (Justin)
The local power plant went down (not sure why yet) and the entire city (and more) is without power. Someone rushed Tim a battery pack for his oxygen tank. They do not have a generator, but other family there does. Since she is without internet, she can not work remote. They are considering going out for supplies.
Some ash is falling and Angela says she smells sulphur pretty strong.
They are expecting snowfall today.
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UPDATE - 7:30 AM Alaska (Angela)
Mt. Redoubt erupted again and they are predicting it will go several more times. The ash plume has reached 60,000 ft so we are closely watching the wind patterns to see where the ash will fall. As of right now they are predicting it will all fall north of Anchorage but it could change. When I step outside at my parent's house I smell sulfur but don't see any ash on the snow.
When Mt. Redoubt erupted in 1989 I was in the 4th grade and it dropped about 5 inches of ash on Soldotna. We were given masks to wear when leaving school. It was a mess outside and we were told to stay indoors and not drive unless necessary. It was neat to watch out the window at the sunny day and in a matter of 20 minutes it was pitch black while the ash covered the sky and began to fall. My parents had to replace the air filters in their cars that week because they were full of ash.
map
more info, webcams
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UPDATE 3/25 7:53 AM Alaska (Angela)
There was another small eruption about two hours ago. The ash plume was only 10,000 ft high and blew N/NW. There have been reports of trace amounts of ash in the air in Anchorage per the Air Quality Team, but nothing on the ground.
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UPDATE 3/24 9:49 AM Alaska (Angela)
The volcano is still under a RED alert and is being watched closely. They are predicting several more large eruptions. Here are some pics from the eruptions this week and several from back in 1989-1990.
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UPDATE 10:15 PM Alaska (Angela)
The volcano erupted again tonight just after 7:30 PM. The ash plume reached over 60,000 feet and is blowing north west. We will be lucky again with the sixth eruption.
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UPDATE 5:58 PM Alaska (Angela)
Our power was restored after two hours and it was reported to have nothing to do with the volcano's eruption. We have been lucky so far and not received any ash fall from this series of eruptions. At this time we are still at level RED meaning another eruption may happen at anytime. There have been several earthquakes at the base of the mountain since the last eruption but we have felt none of them.
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UPDATE 11:20 AM Central (Justin)
The local power plant went down (not sure why yet) and the entire city (and more) is without power. Someone rushed Tim a battery pack for his oxygen tank. They do not have a generator, but other family there does. Since she is without internet, she can not work remote. They are considering going out for supplies.
Some ash is falling and Angela says she smells sulphur pretty strong.
They are expecting snowfall today.
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UPDATE - 7:30 AM Alaska (Angela)
Mt. Redoubt erupted again and they are predicting it will go several more times. The ash plume has reached 60,000 ft so we are closely watching the wind patterns to see where the ash will fall. As of right now they are predicting it will all fall north of Anchorage but it could change. When I step outside at my parent's house I smell sulfur but don't see any ash on the snow.
When Mt. Redoubt erupted in 1989 I was in the 4th grade and it dropped about 5 inches of ash on Soldotna. We were given masks to wear when leaving school. It was a mess outside and we were told to stay indoors and not drive unless necessary. It was neat to watch out the window at the sunny day and in a matter of 20 minutes it was pitch black while the ash covered the sky and began to fall. My parents had to replace the air filters in their cars that week because they were full of ash.
Labels: woodward/rody family
Friday, March 20, 2009
Scratched Cornea
After a nice itailian dinner that mom prepared for me, we took what started to be a nice walk on my property. As I walked through a patch of woods and she followed, a branch sprung back and clipped Mom just right in the eye, scratching her cornea pretty bad. She dropped to her knees and had instant pain, watery eyes, and her sinuses started to drain. She tried to wait it out about 15 minutes, but the irritation and pain seemed to persist so I drove her to the Cass County emergency room. The doctor examined the eye with a dye the clearly identified the damage, then he flushed her eye with a sterile saline eye irrigation solution, then the real relieve kicked in when he applied three drips of Tetracaine Hydrochloride (great stuff), then he spread some Gentamicin Sulfate Ophthalmic Ointment on the eye, then shut the eye and covered it with a patch. She doing much better now and resting.
Labels: lindsey family
Tim Update
Hi everyone - as some of you may know, Zaylee and I arrived in Alaska on Wednesday to spend some time with my dad who is still fighting pancreatic cancer. Last Friday he had surgery to replace the hose in his chest that drains the fluid as it builds up in his body. After this round of surgery he was having a very difficult time getting his pain under control. Since I've been here, he has managed to get his medication back on track and appears to be feeling better.
He looks skinner than ever now and has lost some color but he still hangs in there day by day. He now has an oxygen machine and an inhaler to assist with his breathing because he becomes very winded just talking. His appetite fluctuates, and the reactions to the medications sometimes make it hard to keep food down. He has a new bed that allows him to sleep elevated and I can tell that it helps because he is able to sleep through most of the night.
Even with the seriousness of the situation he still has his sense of humor. We've been enjoying some time together as he tells me stories of his life and the things he has learned along the way. Zaylee was unsure at first but has started to warm up to her Papa and it won't be long before she'll embrace him and give him hugs.
Please keep my dad and family in your thoughts and prayers. It's still very winter up here with lots of snow and below zero temps. I can tell Dad's situation has taken its toll with some of my family that has been caring for him so long. I hope Zaylee and I can bring some warm midwest sunshine up and contribute a little something for everyone.
He looks skinner than ever now and has lost some color but he still hangs in there day by day. He now has an oxygen machine and an inhaler to assist with his breathing because he becomes very winded just talking. His appetite fluctuates, and the reactions to the medications sometimes make it hard to keep food down. He has a new bed that allows him to sleep elevated and I can tell that it helps because he is able to sleep through most of the night.
Even with the seriousness of the situation he still has his sense of humor. We've been enjoying some time together as he tells me stories of his life and the things he has learned along the way. Zaylee was unsure at first but has started to warm up to her Papa and it won't be long before she'll embrace him and give him hugs.
Please keep my dad and family in your thoughts and prayers. It's still very winter up here with lots of snow and below zero temps. I can tell Dad's situation has taken its toll with some of my family that has been caring for him so long. I hope Zaylee and I can bring some warm midwest sunshine up and contribute a little something for everyone.
Labels: woodward/rody family
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
This is New
Zaylee is discovering lots of new things - including how to yell into a CDR spindle lid.
Labels: zaylee
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Monday, March 09, 2009
Sunday, March 08, 2009
Steve Turns 66
Today we had a nice birthday celebration at Brandi's house for Dad. We played a fun board game and then put our poker hats on and played Texas Holdem' which Dad ended up winning. Happy Birthday Dad! Love ya.
Labels: lindsey family
Saturday, March 07, 2009
Friday, March 06, 2009
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Baby McKennsie
My neighbor Linnsie brought her daughter over yesterday for a portrait session. McKennsie is seven weeks old.
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