Hello to all. I have finally gotten a chance to sit down and share some pictures with everyone from the wet part of the country. But first I want to let everyone know that Tori and I are fine. On thursday night there was an evacuation that was just a few blocks from our house so we packed up our stuff just in case. By Friday morning Tori's sister and his parents were told to evacuate their homes (they are both in west moorhead)...so we all decided to get together and take over Tori's other sisters house for awhile. His sister Tami and her husband Scott live on the Eastern side of Moorhead and in a little safer area then the rest of us, so we thought it would be a good idea if we were all in one place in case anything really bad were to happen. I guess we should have thought about our sanity as well. There is no better way to get to know your future in-laws then to have 7 adults, 4 kids, 2 dogs, 2 cats, a chinchilla and a snake under one roof...with one bathroom. But we're safe and dry for now so I guess its worth it. I love everyone and miss everyone very much. When this all quiets down I will try to get back on to give a wedding planning update (presuming the park we are holding it at makes it through this)
(sorry about the order of the pictures, I'm still new to this)
Looking over the main ave bridge
We were on top of the Moorhead Center Mall Parking Ramp. The railroad tracks in this pic actually run over a street.
This looking at the Railroad tracks and the Main ave bridge
A view from inside the sidestreet. It starts to feel like a war zone when you are surrounded by a large wall of dirt. The water is directly on the other side of this wall.
This is from the front door of the sidestreet...makes work real interesting!
tori and orson lookin over the main ave bridge on Friday afternoon
view from main ave bridge
corner of main and 2nd street
National Guard outside our house directing traffic on Friday
Looking at the sidestreet over the river and the large dike that runs on 2nd street. Look at the light pole to get a real idea.
Well thats all for now...I have plenty more to show you but I don't want to take over the whole blog. Things are starting to lighten up slightly here but were not out of harms way just yet. Wish us luck and I will keep everyone updated. (Lee and Chantel I hope you are safe as well)
With love and hopeful thoughts
Traci Lynn
Looking over the main ave bridge
We were on top of the Moorhead Center Mall Parking Ramp. The railroad tracks in this pic actually run over a street.
This looking at the Railroad tracks and the Main ave bridge
A view from inside the sidestreet. It starts to feel like a war zone when you are surrounded by a large wall of dirt. The water is directly on the other side of this wall.
This is from the front door of the sidestreet...makes work real interesting!
tori and orson lookin over the main ave bridge on Friday afternoon
view from main ave bridge
corner of main and 2nd street
National Guard outside our house directing traffic on Friday
Looking at the sidestreet over the river and the large dike that runs on 2nd street. Look at the light pole to get a real idea. 
4 comments:
Glad to hear you are safe. The pictures are unbelievable, thanks for sharing.
Patti
Unbelievable pictures! I am glad to know you are safe and everyone else. Make sure you don't take any chances. I will be watching for info on the wedding, I can't wait! Love you Jake
Those pictures bring back a few memories -- we'll be sending up lots of prayers, especially with this new winter storm on its way toward you! Stay safe!
Don't worry Traci, we are fine. Actually, with the river as high as it is, we can make it to Grand Forks with our innertubes and water wings in less than an hour.
Thanks for posting the pictures, they really are amazing. Shantelle and I are glad to see everyone is doing well and are looking forward to the wedding.
Lee & Shantelle
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