Monday, September 22, 2008

Hurricane Ike Cometh

Oh my goodness! I don't know where to begin. Let me first give thanks that our family and house did not suffer from the storm. Five days without power and under water restrictions, our phone and Internet service was out for eight days with limited cell phone service. We combined resources with some of our neighbors, had the good fortune of cool weather after the storm, and still had gas for the stove. It was like a glorified camping trip.

I don't have many pictures from the storm, but will get them from my neighbor, the budding photo journalist, and post some of the aftermath and 'after party.' Here are a few from the day before and when the eye passed over.

No Bread


How to Clean Your Fridge


The Eye of the Storm - Our Neighbor's House


Looking at our house the day before - The empty lot and debirs next door




Playing in the wind gusts - Pinwheels are fun





Kite Flying in the Wind


Thursday, August 28, 2008

I'm Bloggin!

I can't believe it has taken me this long to start blogging about the adventures of my crazy family.

We've moved, again, to Texas! Life in Colorado was amazing. Our family has grown in so many ways over the past two years. Finally feeling like we're settling in from the move. I am trying to find ways to occupy my time and get into a routine with my somewhat quiet days.

The first week of school is well under way. I've already gotten the "Mrs. Turner, your child is running a fever and needs to be picked up," phone call this week! Everyone is well and back to school, thankfully the fever lasted about 24 hours. I thought it was nerves about starting a new school. I felt so bad.

Miles and Taylor are Seventh Graders in a "real" middle school. They both opted to play in the school band. Miles is learning the Clarinet and Taylor is taking up the Trombone. The boys are still interested in playing the piano and will begin lessons as soon as I can find a teacher. Emma will start piano lessons this year too.

We are still looking into what sports they will participate in, Miles thought he would play on the school football team; but he wanted to play in Band instead. The boys are interested in going out for Basketball in the Winter or Track in the Spring. We have so many options to choose from now we're in the big city.

Emma is excited to ride the bus this year. She loves eating lunch in the cafeteria. I can't believe she is in Second Grade! I can't wait to hear about all of her new friends and to volunteer with the school.

I have lots of free time now, I'm not sure what to do with myself. Look for more posts and lots of news from the Lone Star State!



"Mom, I need you to sign this for school."
Emma waiting for the bus


First Bus ride to school!

(Yes, I need to reset the image date stamp . . . it really was this morning)