Lessons...Learning, Libations and Love.

         Good morning, Friends...Just a little catch-up for the week.

It was fast and furious.  I went down to my daughter and SIL's house last Wednesday to baby-sit their dogs while they left to go to Arkansas to spend a few days with their son, William. (Air Force).  Larry stayed home to sit with our babies...I returned home yesterday around 10:30am (Sunday).

While I was babysitting, a really bad storm popped up...80 mile an hour winds...3 active tornadoes north of Magnolia, where me and the babies were.  I didn't know about the tornadoes just north of us...(3) (thank goodness because ignorance can be bliss) and anyway, seriously, what could I have done about it?  So...we just huddled together on the sofa...power went off...and I found I wasn't a bit scared.  You know that feeling you have come over you that says, "It'll be okay, either way"?  Well that was me...Ca serra, serra (what will be, will be).. The worst was over except the rain, in about 20 minutes.  The photo below is a news source photo of a house here in Magnolia.  NOT my kid's house.  86-110 wind speed is classified tornadic winds.  Ours was 80 so that tells you how windy it was.  Now, just waited for the power to come back on...A day and a half later, it did...The power company did a great job of restoring power in our area!  Seeing that millions were without power (and still are) in the Houston and surrounding areas...

Thank you Jesus!  And SIL Tim...He got a friend to come to the house the next day and start the generator for us.  At least I could plug in the refrigerator and make a cup of hot coffee...Godsend!

What I wasn't happy about was one of their neighbors knocking on my door right after (maybe 10 minutes) the power was restored, to announce to me that "The power Is On!"...huh??  I hadn't noticed because I had turned off all electric things to help the grid when power restarted.

The generator is loud but the whole street was filled with generator noise...and the old neighbor wanted me to shut ours Off...like, Now...short and sweet...and making an aggravated face...

I didn't even bother opening the front door as I responded through the glass panel, "yes, Okay...give me a minute!"  I would have Never done that to a neighbor!   I wanted to ask if he was the Generator Police...but was too pissed.  Never even asked if I was alright...guess he's never heard of treat others like you'd want to be treated...

 

Poor Toby...I think he was a little scared...

Toby, right before the storm...big baby.

Sweet William and Kira,  whom Crystal and Tim went to Arkansas to visit.

I was so happy just to have a hot cuppa coffee again!

And it's no post without our sweet Sloane in it!

This is how it felt to me, driving the 2 hours to Magnolia...been awhile!  Not a long trip...just long enough to blow the cobwebs out of my brain.

Larry's at it again...This turned out so cute!  Already has orders for more.

The Far Side

 

Well, I suppose that's all from my side of the world.  Hope you all are safe from the weather!

Sorry about not reading your blogs...It's been quite the week...

So, until next time...

Vanilla Visits...

 Well, it's time to get the homemade vanilla going.  I try to make enough to last the year.  Too easy!  Buy a fifth of vodka, 10 to 15 vanilla beans...slice beans straight down the middle and wiggle it open...drop into the vodka...close the cap and, wait...weeks...months...I gently shake it every few weeks to stir it.  When it's as dark and strong as you like it, start using it.  It's not an exact science.

 When Larry and I went to visit the kids in Magnolia, they took us to the CheeseCake Factory...You know, the place where Penny works (Big Bang).   Anyway, the food was terrific and pricey.  The cheesecake was wonderful!  Rich in so many ways!

 Can you say the babies miss their mom?  Oh yeah...it's tough but we're slowly adjusting.

 Very fancy...outside and inside!

 But Lordy, the cheesecake was good!

AND the carrot cake...
Sorry for the dark photos...just too lazy to do the edits.  I have REALLY got to get with things!  Have you ever been tired of being tired?
Well, coming over to check on you all....Have a super day!

Loving Those Selfies...

Someone, and I won't mention her name, Crystal...was screaming at me to post so I guess I'll put on my thinking cap.  Nothing much has changed here lately.  The motorhome is still being worked on back at the place we bought it from.  Larry is in charge of monitoring all that....I just hope everything is coming along in a good way.
Sami drove down to Magnolia for a quick visit with her mom, Will and Tim last weekend.  Left on a Saturday after work, drove, spent the night then got up the next morning and drove home to get to work on time.  It was storming around here big time but she needed a "momma" fix! :0)  Hence, the selfie she sent me letting me know she made it just fine.  Her new apartment will be ready on the 19th and she'll be moving...at least it's in town close by.
As you can tell from the photo of Libby, we were both a bit nervous while waiting to hear from Sam...Hahaa....of course, Libby usually sends me mixed messages.  I think this was her "apprehensive" look but then again, it could also be her "snack" look...one must really work at deciphering her mood...yes, it was apprehension...I'm almost positive...
Well, guess I'll get to moving...going to get blood test for the old annual physical.  Will be checking on you in a bit.
Have a super day!