August 23-28

August 23:  While some of the earthquake jokes are funny, I'm just thankful to know that my family is safe tonight. Praying that they will be able to get some sleep even with the crazy aftershocks, for my brother, who is still at work due to the earthquakes, and my daddy, who will return to work at 1 this morning, to make sure the nuclear power plant is safe and that people can continue to have power.

August 24:  On a movie date with the McGirls!

August 24:  Headed out with my boys to get some hurricane supplies.

August 24:  We're prepped and ready if the hurricane makes us lose power for a while. We'll be watching the weather these next couple of days to decide if we should stay or go, but for now, I'm headed to bed!

August 25:  Thank you, Dave, for making my day way less stressful.

August 25:  Looking around the house and trying to decide what to take if we decide to evacuate tomorrow. Brings back memories of our house burning down when I was in high school and how so much of what we own isn't "important" and can be replaced.

August 25:  Hurricane Irene Evacuation Prep is underway at the VBK house tonight.

August 26:  On our way to the farm to get away from the hurricane.

August 26: We made it to the farm!

August 26:  The kiddos are asleep and all is quiet on the farm. Thankful that we made this decision to come.

August 27: No more stiches thanks to Nurse Nana!

August 27:  Looked over at Tater during supper and he had blood on his forehead. Yep, he has busted open his wound. :(

August 27:  Hearing about the power outages reminds me of Isabel and not having power for 12 days. I know this sounds crazy, but I have great memories of that!

August 28:  It's good to be home!

August 28:  Off to bed. Start the new job tomorrow as Shelly's nanny! :)