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Weekly Updates(Usually updated Monday morning)
Our goal is to update on a weekly basis. Check back each week to keep up with happenings here in Alaska.

October 20 thru October 26
We have now caught up all of the missing updates in August and September. Be sure to check the Pictures section to catch up if you've missed some of the weeks we were late in posting.
Here Kristofer and Kristan try a new method for getting to work. With his snow suit Kristofer can now get up close and personal with the snow.

You've seen plenty of evidence before but here is some more views of Kristofer working along side us.

Opening a little present to find some socks that were made in Korea, just like mommy.

The pond is frozen. Here Kristofer is out walking on the ice just a few weeks after walking on ..... well anything.

Making some progress in the basement getting the last few wires routed.

With all the wires shoved into the ceiling John and Karl got to work getting all the insulation stuffed in.

Sunday afternoon we went out to get some more firewood.

Hauled back home and chopped up. Not bad for an afternoon.

October 13 thru October 19
With a little more snow this week Kristofer got out to explore. Still some time before he can reach the pedals but this driving thing looks like fun.

OK why exactly did you guys get me up at 6AM? To get on a plane.... huh.

After some time waiting at the Cold Bay airport we are back into the plane and headed for Sand Point.

Where is Sand Point? Well this sign pretty much clears that up, the middle of no where. This town is down in the terrirtory of "Deadliest Catch". From our room at the bed and breakfast you can see the cannery that is the main point of commerce.

Our room was very comfortable. Kristofer enjoyed learning 52 card pickup from his mom.

With the FCC eventually granting us a license, now we finally got down to put the translator back on the air.

The antenna was out of tune but we didn't discover this until the nice sunny day was gone. Even with plenty of rain coming down on the slick metal roof we managed to get the antenna tuned up and broadcasting efficiently.

On Saturday we were headed back. A nice lady gave Kristofer a small chocolate chip cookie on the plane. He managed to get maximum coverage.

Well we are back home to a roaring fire in the fireplace and a chance to get into the dishwasher again.

October 6 thru October 12
We are still making progress on the house. This week we got the individual heating zones wired up and functioning. Kristofer is practicing his leatherman skills.

John had a birthday this week and we celebrated together. The fire induced glaze was delicious.

The snow has come and gone a couple of times this week.

Sunday we go into town and usually do our weekly shopping. Shopping can wear on any guy.

September 29 thru October 5
Since we've been back in Houston we've been doing a lot of preparations for winter. Here we are installing our back door. Maybe someday it will actually be useful with a deck and such.

Kristofer is growing. Now piggyback rides are getting quite comfortable for all involved. Kristofer has developed an obssession with the refridgerator. Just the sound of the door opening and he comes madly crawling to get a peek inside.

Hey you, back to work!(pointing is a new hobby) With John's help our woodshed is full.

Some of our last winter preparations include installing snow brakes for the new chimney that is for a future woodstove in our basement. These snow brakes will hold the snow on the roof so that the snow won't slide off suddenly and damage the chimney.

With some friends coming in November to help us with drywall in our basement, we are working to get the last bits of home functionality shoved into ceilings and walls before they are covered up. Here Karl and Kristofer check the list and then get back to pulling more wire.

Sunday afternoon brought the "Termination Dust" that has been descending for weeks. Summer is over.

Are you looking for the rest of the pictures? They keep getting archived to the pictures section. Click on through to see more.