After the Storm

We survived Hurricane Irene with only a yard full of green leaves.  We never lost electricity or water.  We had minimal water coming in our front french doors, but really who cares about that.  It dried up in a couple of hours.  We stayed up 'til about 2 am this morning making sure that the bridges would still be open if I had gotten called into work.  They stayed open and I didn't get called in-two good things.  Although I am still on call today, my mind is at so much more peace about the quick commute than it was less than 24 hours ago.  This next week will be the last of August and we are finishing our summer days in Indiana with family.  Looking fwd to the trip!  Oh, I had mentioned posting photos...there are really none to speak of.  At least none that would merit any "oohs" or "ahhs".  Just green leaves in the backyard.

Hurricane Irene Tidbits

Mommy: Poor guy (referring to the news guys in the blowing wind in Ocean City, MD)
M. : Why'd you call him a poor guy
Mommy: Because he's out in the rain
M. : I want to be poor...let's go out in the rain!!!!!!!!!!!

Earthquake, hurricane, what else?

Since my last blog life has been busy (as if it is not always like that).  My second daughter had a fever most of the time for my MIL's visit.  I obtained a lovely wrist injury and continue to have problems with the metatarsals in both feet.  My training for the tri's has stopped due to the injuries  and the MD recommendations.  I am super bummed because I will probably not be able to participate in both tri's I have entered in.  We had an earthquake last week and a hurricane today.  I am stir-crazy and the storm is not even supposed to hit for another 7 hours. We have spent several hours of the last two days getting supplies/stock for our family in case we lose electricity/water after the storm.  I am on-call for work and keep checking the storm update centers to make sure it will be safe to drive in-trying to avoid having to stay in the city away from family.  So far so good.  I will update with Hurricane Irene photos over the next day.  Off to find another indoor activity for the girls that keep mommy and daddy sane.

My Baby turns turns 2!!!

We traveled back to the mid-west to celebrate my daughter turning two.  We enjoyed time at the lake, the farm and both of our hometowns.  We were able to see many grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, and uncle, and many of the girl's cousins.  It was a whirlwind!  Although after returning, as the parents juggling everything, we feel as if we need a vacation from our vacation. Still, it was worth it.  The flights went well, and both kids stayed healthy while away.  The day after returning the birthday girl became febrile simultaneously with the AC unit breaking at home.  All is good today and I must say we have fully recovered from the travels.  The house is clean, laundry caught up, my daughter is afebrile, the AC is working, and the girls are coloring quietly at the kitchen table.  We are ready for the weekend and our guest to arrive on Sunday! (I only have photos from my phone.  The rest need to be downloaded from the g-parents camera's since our camera was missing for the trip)