Hurricane Party

Just a quick post to let everyone know that we survived Hurricane Irene.  We had very little damage around here and didn't even lose power, thankfully.  In fact, I was thinking to myself all day that if I lived in the 1800's before television and internet, the thought that we were going through a hurricane would never have crossed my mind today.  I would have simply thought it was a rainy, blustery day.  I know the storm was more severe for others down the coast so I'm praying that cleanup will happen quickly for their sakes.

We spent our day in a cozy, relaxed way.  I took N to the early service at church and M stayed home with L since we were pretty sure there would be no nursery.  Given the fact that there were only 14 people, including me and N, at the service this morning, I think we made the right decision there.  We came home and made a special brunch of crepes.  Aunt Beth came over shortly after that.  We had planned on having  a little "hurricane party" together with her and it was a good thing because she lost power this morning.  We spent the day playing with the girls together.  Aunt Beth watched L while M and I both got a workout in during N's nap.  Then we all enjoyed the lentils and homemade bread Aunt Beth had brought us for supper.  A perfect meal for a stormy day!  I do have some pictures but they are on Aunt Beth's camera, so I will post at a later date.

So... not only did we escape the full wrath of the storm, but we got a cozy fun day at home too!  I consider us pretty lucky.