Jan. 10, 2008
Show and Tell "The Storm"
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It all began Thursday night when the rains came and the wind howled through the trees. The problem??? The Wind really wanted to literally go through the trees! When that happens this is the out come....
The tree across the street snapped in half and turned a garage and a shed to kindling while taking down the powerlines for four or five blocks.
So how dark was it?
THIS DARK! Notice the teethy smile???? All I did to take this picture was turn off the flash!
This is the next picture with the flash on Singing "This little Light of mine!"
So how do you keep ten people entertained during a power outage?
You play Uno with Daddy , disect Brain puzzles and color by latern light.
You sit in front on the window (Yes this is morning sunlight) and knit until you go cross-eyed (see my beloved's socks Hetherlee is making at her feet?) and when you do go cross-eyed you switch to solitary.
Talia and I played with her woodkin paper doll. How cold is it???This menopausal Bubbe has socks on her feet!!!!! That's cold!
THINK THINK!!!! What else can we do??? We can't watch Pooh so we will be Pooh! We have already READ Pooh! So ..."When I up Down and Touch the Ground It puts me in the Mood..."
She wants to help with the puzzles but the biggest puzzler of all was where is mama? Like Little Boy Blue she is under the haystack (blankets) Fast a sleep. Will you wake her? No not I for if I do she is sure to cry!
The Tabernacle and the Holy of Holies is a good place to spend your time and Malachai did. A long, long time!
It is after breakfast and snowing. Hair is damp without a hair dryer and even though it Morning and they are in front of the picture window, in order to color the lantern must be turned on!
And this is the view straight up out that window! How very thankful we are that our trees are still standing.
And so begins winter.....
Show and Tell with CanadaGirl is filled with many things to fill your day with joy and Thanksgiving. Head over to Canadagirl's blog and join in on the fun!
Oh and on the right you will notice the incredibly beautiful Blog Button Canadagirl's Son Prince Philip made for Tirzah. When you go over to Canadagirl's Blog let him know what an awesome job he did for her Rwanda Button!
Boy my Secret Sister sure knew the right thing to send when she put in candles in my Christmas box!
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Jan. 10, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Canadagirl
I am sooooo sorry for all that to happen. But it sure looked like FUN at your home !!! I bet you all will NEVER forget this even. I am glad you all are good and healthy. ( and it is over)
((Hugs)) and Blessings my SSiC
In Him<><
-Mary
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Jan. 10, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by DaddysCHicks
Praise the Lord it is over! If it happens to me I am packing up the gang and comming over to your house. It looks like you had a blast. Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful weekend.
Your friend,
Trina
http://daddyschicks.blogspot.com
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Jan. 10, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by blessedwith2angels
It looks like you had a great time even without power. We went for 48 hours once without power and I don't believe we had nearly as good of a time as your family did!
Pam
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Jan. 10, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by jenn4him
Amazing, you survived intact. Praise the Lord!!!
Jenn
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Jan. 10, 2008 - Oh, oh!
Posted by SuzyScribbles
What a storm. And snow. In sunny CA? I'll believe anything these days. I learned today that a tornado (what's that?) touched down between Vancouver (WA) and Portland. I saw the funnel on the news! What's with THAT? It looked like a mid-west wreck!
And the button is gorgeous. Thank the Lord for the teen techys. My son is supposed to be making Tiany a signature, but she hasn't sent him what she wants for it yet. :-)
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Jan. 10, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by psalms16vs2
Wow, those are some awesome pictures. What a time you had. I'm glad all is well with you now. :)
JoAnn
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Jan. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by bakerswife
I am thankful that you all are alright! You are an inspiration to us all.
Blessings, Mama Karen
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Jan. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by withHim4ever
I am glad you all are safe. The grandkids will never forget the fun they had at grandma's house. We had something like this happen one year, only it was ice, it destroyed 60% of the trees in our town, no energy for three days, and DD thought it was the most wonderful three days. Its amazing what no electricity does to kids ;)
Blessings on your day :)
Katia
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Jan. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by blessinghill
You certainly made lemonade out of lemons. Looks like everyone made the best of it and had a great time.
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Jan. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Keri
You made a storm, sound like fun!
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Jan. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by socalval
Winter is always so adventurous. Love the rain, hate the damage it can cause. PTL you are alright.
Have a great weekend.
Valerie
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Jan. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by job19v25
Looks freezing out. Inside you can feel the warmth and love!
Blessings,
Deb
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Jan. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by thomasjaz3
Hope everything is going better for you guys!!! :-)
Angela
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Jan. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by sahmto4orMore
Thank you for stopping by and leaving me comments..just love 'em!
Great pics! I'm really thankful for our sunroom after reading your post. We'd still have plenty of light in the day anyhow.
OK< so you're wearing socks for the cold, but that sure looks like a short-sleeved tee shirt you have on!
grins,..........
tracy
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Jan. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by MamaBugs
So glad you weathered the storm...bad pun NOT intended! It looks like it was tons of fun at your home actually! How great you have photos to recall the storm of 2008 in later years. I know you will be talking about it because we had an ice storm years ago and ended up having to stay at my sister's home and our kids re-live it every time we see each other!
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Jan. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by cimsha
Glad that you are all okay. Looks like you had some good family bonding time though! There are blessings in the bad stuff! Love the beautiful trees.
Shannon
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Jan. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Training Hearts
Wow! I'm just now catching up on my blog reading and "oh, my!" I'm so sorry that you have been through this ordeal but you are such an inspiration to share the fun and games during the darkness.
I'm still praying for you all the time.
Hugs, Tamara
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Jan. 14, 2008 - Wow!!!
Posted by kympossible
Amazing pictures!!! Praise God that you all are okay. What a lesson in making the best of a bad situation, and finding joy even in darkness! 8~)
Blessings,
Kym
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Jan. 15, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by southmsmomof4
Yall sure do know how to make the very best of a situation. How awesome to see a family having so much fun in the middle of a storm. Teaches me a lot just reading your post. Thanks for sharing and the picture story..that was great! So glad to hear it is over and yall are safe.
Be blessed
Stacy
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