Riding out Isaac

In our neck of the woods, Hurricane Isaac wasn't too bad.  We got lots and lots of rain.  We never lost power, but I know people who did. People south & west of us and those in south Louisiana did not fare so well.  And the images are truly heartbreaking!! The kids got two days out of school and Kyle two days out of work due to unpredictable weather conditions and dangerous roads. Having been through Katrina and being without power for almost 2 weeks, we were less than excited about riding out another hurricane with an 8 week old and two other young children.  Let's just say we were PREPARED for the worst, physically and mentally. Thank the good Lord we did not need any of our supplies.

We got to spend lots of quality time together!

We took advantage of the electricity and made pancakes with homemade blueberry syrup. Delish!

We played some games.

And tried to stay occupied with crafts. 

This morning was back to normalcy. Brantlee thinks she needs to hold up 3 fingers in every "before school" picture now, ha. 

Random note here: Since Brantlee has started school she has noticed some new hairstyles of other little girls.  She is all about the "side ponytail" and this morning she made me put her hair in pig tails (or two side ponytails, as she calls it ;) And don't forget the ribbons or bows. I am LOVING it! I've practically begged her to wear her hair different ways. So glad it is now HER idea :)