Gabby did her Aunt Shannon's Make-up. Isn't it magnificant?
We are finally and thankfully home after what seemed like a long, well....it was a long trip. We were one of many who evacuated for Hurricane Ike. We were already planning on going to Austin for Gabby and Alex's cousin Katie's 5th birthday. So, we went ahead and headed up early on Thursday to get out of town for the Hurricane. After sitting in the parking lot that was I10, five hours later we arrived in Austin. First we stayed with Aunt Shannon and Uncle Mak for two nights. We were so happy to finally get to stay at their new house. But, after a couple of nights and no naps for the kids plus the fact that Alex woke up each morning just before sunrise, we were missing home. But, we couldn't come home just yet thanks to Ike. We headed out to Chad's brother's house in Round Rock where our kids had a blast playing with their cousin Katie and enjoying all of her toys. Katie's party was on Sunday where more fun was had by all. After the party and after we debated about where to go and not knowing if we had electricity or not, we headed home. Thankfully as we drove into our debris-filled neighborhood, we noticed lights were on outside the homes of some houses. So we felt lucky to already have power. Our backyard took a big hit. The pictures don't really even show everything. It's a mess! Everytime we walk outside, Alex says in his cute little voice, "MESS!" But we feel like the lucky ones after driving around and seeing trees on people's roofs. Despite the mess and the chaos of finding a grocery store with milk and a few essential groceries, it's good to be home in our own bed. Also, pregnant belly pics are coming soon. I would put one up today, but I am not feeling very pretty, no make up, that sort of thing. Someone I know didn't even recognize me at the grocery store this morning. Do I look that drastically different without makeup? Talk about a blow to the ol' self-esteem. Ha Ha. Maybe just the pregnant thing.
Gabby did her Aunt Shannon's Make-up. Isn't it magnificant?
We are finally and thankfully home after what seemed like a long, well....it was a long trip. We were one of many who evacuated for Hurricane Ike. We were already planning on going to Austin for Gabby and Alex's cousin Katie's 5th birthday. So, we went ahead and headed up early on Thursday to get out of town for the Hurricane. After sitting in the parking lot that was I10, five hours later we arrived in Austin. First we stayed with Aunt Shannon and Uncle Mak for two nights. We were so happy to finally get to stay at their new house. But, after a couple of nights and no naps for the kids plus the fact that Alex woke up each morning just before sunrise, we were missing home. But, we couldn't come home just yet thanks to Ike. We headed out to Chad's brother's house in Round Rock where our kids had a blast playing with their cousin Katie and enjoying all of her toys. Katie's party was on Sunday where more fun was had by all. After the party and after we debated about where to go and not knowing if we had electricity or not, we headed home. Thankfully as we drove into our debris-filled neighborhood, we noticed lights were on outside the homes of some houses. So we felt lucky to already have power. Our backyard took a big hit. The pictures don't really even show everything. It's a mess! Everytime we walk outside, Alex says in his cute little voice, "MESS!" But we feel like the lucky ones after driving around and seeing trees on people's roofs. Despite the mess and the chaos of finding a grocery store with milk and a few essential groceries, it's good to be home in our own bed. Also, pregnant belly pics are coming soon. I would put one up today, but I am not feeling very pretty, no make up, that sort of thing. Someone I know didn't even recognize me at the grocery store this morning. Do I look that drastically different without makeup? Talk about a blow to the ol' self-esteem. Ha Ha. Maybe just the pregnant thing.
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2 comments:
Well, HOWDY! Guess you're not in Granbury. ha ha Your backyard DOES look like my backyard! Poor us!
I think it's so cute Alex calls it, "Mess!" That pretty much sums it up, dude. Maybe we should have an Ike-Clean-Up-Party together.
I am sssssooooooooo glad you guys are doing okay! I've been worried about you! Yes, a playdate- whenever things open back up again - sounds GREAT.
Oh MAN!! Our old back yard looks so sad now! I remember when those trees were babies! I'm so glad that ya'll are safe and with power though! I don't know what you're talking about as far as not feeling cute...you're like the cutest preggo person I've ever met! You make pregnancy look good!:)
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