Snow? What Snow? (Day #7)

It was a restless night for John-I think he knew something was in the air. Last night it was mostly the wind that blew rubbing insult to injury for those who were still without power and leaving the rest of us wondering if we would be keeping our power as the lights flickered. John said he got up for a drink of water and watched a transformer as it flickered and sparked threatening fire and more damage.

We were blessed with power and safety through the night. I wish we could say all had gone without event but a tragedy hit the Clifton's as their 1913 barn roof was blown off the structure. Luckily none of the horses were injured and no one was hurt, but it was a beautiful barn, a piece of history has been destroyed.

We did wake to a lil snow left on the ground, which continued to dwindle throughout the day. John went over to help clean up the roof, and the 2 T's and I finally made it to the grocery store and out of our house. Winco had gone without power for 4 days and had to throw away most of their dairy, freezer, and produce sections. The devastation and damage continues to go on. Ah, so ready for Sunday and to go and feel of the spirit and to sit and listen to the speakers. Bring it on and lets start a new week.

Snow, Ice, Sleet & oh yeah more snow=Damage

It's been an interesting week, a long week, is it really only Thursday? The 1st 3 days were actually fun, I think the fun might've ended today. Mostly because I decided to try and get some things done.

Snow Day #5

Let's first start with the weather because really that is what's happening here.

At 6:30 this morning the power went out, and then came back on and then a few minutes later went out again. I was almost surprised, but only that it didn't happen earlier. I was mostly Thankful we had our power for so long because outside we could hear the trees creaking, cracking and then crashing. It's amazing how the world outside has transformed from fun and playful snowy day, to hard slippery icy world, which wasn't very inviting. The kids actually did really well, after explaining there was no power and therefore the tv didn't work they played with their toys and each other. This is Snowday #5, 4 out of school and so the toys and the excitement of being home wasn't quite the same for any of us. John didn't end up going into work and so we decided to get busy and started taking apart furniture and packing things up. John and Tate did venture out to find gas to power the generator. They found multiple place power line were being pulled and had ice layered trees lying on them, and lots of damage from fallen branches and trees. He drove around for a while before he was able to find a place to get gas that didn't require electricity to pump gas.

It was actually supposed to rain this afternoon and warm up but things don't always go according to plans. We did get a lot of freezing rain which is quite cool to catch in your hands. Tyler and McKenna even ventured out for a while to check it out.

Once John got home it was back to work, although our lack of involvement didn't fare too well with the kids, mostly Tate and so by 4 I pulled out my cellphone and thank goodness for the Netflix app we were able to buy an hour to try and wrap things up.

Thankfully the generator started up this evening and walla we had power. We walked in the house and the kids had turned on all the lights in the house to celebrate. Unfortunately that's not how the generator works as we found a few times throughout the evening when we overloaded the generator tripping the breaker. It's a learning curve but it was a pretty good evening. Terry and Sharon came over for some heat and to share a yummy dinner of Tostadas. Outside company and adult conversation was much appreciated.

The evening was wrapped up with a big sleepover in Mom & Dad's room.

280,000 people are without power and they say it could be a few days before power is restored. Bless and pray for those workers who are working around the clock trying to restore everyone's power. The good news is that it's suppose to warm up and start raining by 1 am.

In a few days we'll be talking about floods. :p

Week 7/5/10-Hot, Hot & HOT!

It was a very HOT week. Not that I'm complaining, after all the cold and not soo sunny weather we've had. It also turned into a very busy week. I love all the things you can do and place you can go for free. Free School Lunch everyday at Daffodil Elementary, Story and Craft Every Wednesday at the library, not too mention various other events the Library is putting on during the summer and their promotion to encourage summer reading. Regal Movie Theater even has free movies on Tues & Wed at 10 am, we haven't made it to that one yet, a little early and nerves of Tate in a movie Theater.

Monday-Was perfect weather and although technically a Holiday we did Yard work since our Dad home. Tate stuck pretty close to his Dad-sometime before lunch he asked His Dad to push him in the swing-the result: Guess he was a little tired.

Tuesday-87 Degrees-Mud Mountain Dam with the Justeson Clan. Tyler was thrilled to spend an afternoon with her BFF Evoni. There was a lot of hand holding and giggling. McKenna was thrilled to be playing in the water despite the cold temperate. Tate would have nothing to do with water so cold, but did like splashing in the mud and playing at the park.

Wednesday- 95 degrees-Library for Arts & Crafts-afternoon in the pool that afternoon with McClellan's & Pink Pancakes for Dinner. That was a big hit-kids to play with and dinner was such a big hit I had to make a 2nd batch.

Thursday- 97 degrees-Back up to Mud Mountain Dam with McClellan's & Brower's.

Friday- 97 Degrees-the girls were asking for friends to play with..although with my cold becoming progressively worse they settled or dealt with an afternoon at home. Despite the hot weather they decided they were done with the yard and that the Van was a great place to play. I asked if they wanted to get out of the HOT Van and go play in the pool, the response I got from Tyler was: "We love the Hot Van". Not exactly my 1st choice of places for them to play but it was in the carport and all the doors were open-so safe enough.

Who wouldn't want to play in the car-check out the snacks...

The driver and her passengers

With Weather this hot-you have to have popsicles and Ice cream Cones

Make sure you cool yourself off and take a bath if you need it!

What's Wrong with this Picture

It's June, the middle of June. So tell me what's wrong with this picture?

Hail? or Tate Eating the Hail?

Our little friend stuck around for the Show

Rain, Rain, and MORE Rain

I wouldn't have Harris Blood in me if I didn't discuss the weather-It seems to be raining ALL the time, a little later in the year and a little more often than in years past. The good thing about Rain besides the really green grass, the ease of pulling weeds and the garden growing bigger is always the Puddles...or rather the one puddle that is the deepest and keeps The kids entertained the longest.

These were actually taken May 10th:

Tyler jumpin

May 18th:

The rain did break long enough to run up and make sure the goats were still around

both Tyler and Tate look for them as soon as they step into the front yard.

May 26th: Yup Still Rainin

From the back he looks like ET-he hates the poncho

since can't see his boots splashin in the puddle.

Today was the best storm so far-we had an hour of thunder and lightening-and although we were outside jumping in puddles when John got home we hadn't noticed the rainbow that covered the sky.

It was beautiful, worthy of 2 pictures!

Where's the Sun?

It's 58 degrees outside, but I have to tell you it doesn't feel 58. There is no sunshine, and a slight breeze, sadly it feels more like fall than spring. Where is the sunshine!? It was out last week and so I snapped a few shots of the kids out playing and enjoying it.

These are my goofy girls-Bike Time!

There's a little LOVE Here!