There's nothing like Kentucky storms!!! I know that anyone who has lived here knows exactly what I'm talking about (however, usually it doesn't hit us until the spring . . .) The winds were CRAZY last night (40-50 mph), and I think that there is an odd wind tunnel that some how goes through our back yard and down our driveway. We first noticed this "tornado path" in May of 2004 right after we moved here. We were at church and the power went out. The entire ward huddled into the hall until the tornado warning had expired. When we got home a neighbor of ours told us about the neighborhood website that showed a small tornado in our backyard.
Anyway, back to last night, or should I say this morning. We woke up to our garbage can in one neighbor's yard (across the cul-de-sac), our Little Tykes playhouse in seven pieces in two other neighbor's driveways, our cover on our grill is probably in Buckner by now, and finally the shocker of it all--the trampoline that Santa just brought us a mere 5 weeks ago tipped over. Fortunately, we found a place (in Utah) to buy parts to fix the trampoline (Sam thinks we should just write Santa to have some elves come and fix it--I'm all over that idea--Uncle Mark?). So, it could have been worse, and we are very blessed that nothing happened to our family or house.
-Photos taken by Ben O'Brien (he asked that credit him).
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I just finished typing up a post about the storm. It was crazy windy!
I too remember that day huddled in the church. It was Cynthia M. first Sunday and I think she nearly threw in the towel and headed back west after that one. That was probably one of the scariest storms we've had in the 7 plus years I've been here.
So sorry about the damage. I too wish the elves could flit here and there and fix all our messes! Too great to even imagine.
And props to Ben. Great shots! Glad you are all in one piece, even if your playhouse isn't!
That storm blew through St. Louis on its way to Louisville, but I don't think we had nearly as much damage. I can't believe how strong those gusts must have been! I hope the elves make it to Louisville to fix the big "T" cause I can hardly wait to come and jump on it! Tee, hee....
I had no idea the storm was that intense when we left Marla's the other night. That's crazy!! I love Sam's convictions in Santa. I just tell John that's he on vacation, can't be reached. That's a total bummer though!
Grandma thought that Ben did a really good job taking the pictures and it showed how bad the storm really was.
This is sooo fun! You have the cutest graphics and fonts and kids...I could go on and on...
But more importantly, how come your cub scout shirt is cuter than mine. It is more form fitting, and looks much better on you than me! I seriously have an image problem when I put mine on! Between getting braces myself, the scout shirt, the yellow bandana...it is just sad. Very sad. I am a sorry site!! Help! I need some cub fashion advice! :) Joni
PS...I dont know if this will work on your blog, but you could try it...here is site to Molly's slideshow you could put under her name. Give her a hug for me!
http://www.photoshow.com/watch/VA5dq6wt
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