Tornadoes and Storms

Oh my goodness!

First it was hot (as in shorts and sandals.)

Then it stormed and stormed and stormed some more.

Then it flooded in some areas.

Then there were snow flurries in the area this morning.

And all that in one weekend.  here.  at home.  yep North Texas

I know of several friends and co-workers that were impacted by the tornadoes. I suspect that once more people return to work after the first of the year, we'll hear of more co-workers with tornado impact. As it was, several people at work were very close to the tornadoes. 

These came at night on the day after Christmas when everyone was out and about having fun and just being with family. Unless someone was actually in front of a tv or weather watching, the timing was such that it was a surprise. And it was dark so it was hard to see in the dark until something exploded and the tornado appeared. 

I like to make fun of the weather guessers so usually don't pay a lot of close attention other than around my house. However, on Saturday, I was stuffed, tired and following the kitties advice of napping all day. 

So that means napping with the tv on. So I saw when the first one was suspected of being on the ground south of us. that meant a long 30-40 minute wait for it to arrive. It's weird that this one and the prior one (the one at Thanksgiving) actually came in waves. So that made it seem never-ending.

Glad my family is safe.

Prayers for those who lost family and their homes. 

Good 'ol Texas Weather

wow, tornadoes, floods, snow, hail and 80 degrees in north Texas!

Hearing of friends families impacted in the storms. Will hear of more later and some tomorrow as I go back to work.  

How frightning it must have been for those people caught unaware in the dark.

The storms seem to come in waves and another one is hitting my house now.  Sure glad I have battery candles so I din't have to worry about light if the electricity goes out. 

Prayers for everyone on the way.

Hope you had a safe and merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to everyone!

May your day be joyful and happy with good thoughts of those not here.

Have some fun today and enjoy life.

Holiday Season Woes

I love the holidays. Any holiday will do.  

However, at this time of year, a few things really grate on my nerves. 

Many years ago, I started doing all Christmas shopping by the end of October. Why? Because I got tired of rude, sick people out and about and driving as though they had never driven before. At the mall, there were more tired, whiney, screaming, crying kids (hey, I do not blame the kids) with their poor little arms being ripped out (ok, slight exaggeration) and being yelled out or swatted.  I just couldn't enjoy it any more. 

On Monday, I shared this on Facebook:   

If any of you Allen TX locals know the blonde driving this car: 

1) she's part of the reason I don't like getting out this time of year

2) the safety of children in your vehicle should be your primary concern

3) turned directly in front of me after I am midway in a turn because you are speeding is dangerous - you put my life in danger as well as the children in your car

4) speeding didn't get you the next light any faster because I was able to catch up with you at the light and sit behind you for at least a minute. Watched you trying to turn around, wave your hands and throw your fist at the child in the front seat.  You weren't on the way to a hospital or dr's office since you parked on my street.

5) If you are going to have personalized plates, you should probably remember that we won't forget them

I know that it gets frustrating. However, the people (adults or children) in your vehicle are pretty important. So are the other drivers. I'm tired of the families of those killed by other drivers having to suffer because you were in a hurry. 

SLOW DOWN

BE CALM WHEN DRIVING OR PULL OFF THE ROAD

REMEMBER, YOU ARE SETTING AN EXAMPLE

I miss the sun

Yep, it is true. I miss the sun - and the warmth from the sun - and not having webs grow between my toes...

It rained so much that my rain gauge wasn't tall enough.

My new sod is looking good though.

I didn't get caught on any flooded roads.

My windshield wipers got a really good workout.

Sure glad I use a lot of RainX.

Brrr.... wet cold is just really really cold.

When is Spring?  is it here yet?  when will it be here?

Yikes!

Wow! I caught the stomach virus going around.  I thought I wasn't going to survive for a while. Managed to get dehydrated - almost enough to end up in the hospital.  Dr was laughing because he's seen more this week and at the tail end of last week than he's seen in a few years.  Also a few cases of the after effects of the food that is being recalled (not food poisoning but the other stuff) and some of the problems after coming back from vacation from swimming in warm water with bacteria.  Said he felt like it was an onslaught.  

for me, it was an onslaught - I've never been in the bathroom so much in my life.

I knew I must have been sick last Sunday night because I turned the a/c down to 78 which is something  I don't do often.

Kitties were patient (well, sort of).  Sam stayed by my side the whole time. It was kinda funny to see - he stopped walking me to the bathroom after the first hundred or so times!

Sad thing is that besides missing work all week, I haven't been able to go see my newest family member.  Cooper was born on Thursday.  He is absolutely adorable.  He is going to be one onery little one - besides being late, he didn't want to be induced and he ended up coming out through a c-section.  Everyone is doing well and should go home this weekend!  I will wait to see him next week since this junk I had is so contagious.

Feeling much better.

It's still hot 

and I can't wait to hold and love on Cooper!