Yep, I really thought our basement sleeping days were behind us or at least reserved for the rare instance or a northern tornado. Little did I expect our first major weather system in the north to be one from a hurricane and nor'easter colliding. However, when the weather channel predicted the winds to be in the 60 - 80 mph range, we were taking no chances with all of the large, old trees around us. Especially since we have had friends with trees falling through their homes from past storms and that leaves quite a impression on the kids and myself.
Thankfully, we managed well and can't complain when a 4 hour power outage and tons of rain and wind were the worst of what we saw at our home. Well, and the kids being home from school for two days! I am feeling blessed especially when there are trees and limbs down all around us and still many without power here along the Philadelphia area. Not to mention the complete devastation of towns along the coast up here. Mother Nature can sure rear her ugly head.
Halloween had quite a dramatic buildup and was really the last thing on the minds of many. A few of the townships around us have even postponed trick or treating until this weekend and when power can be restored to many of the home. However, our township kept it going! We enjoyed dinner with our fantastic neighbors, then the kiddos all hit the ground running to collect some loot! I was quite surprised by how much chocolate was given out - well, surprised and saddened. My favorite part of Halloween is going through the girls' bags once they fall asleep and taking my fair share of Twizzlers, Skittles, and Sour Patch Kids. But there were none! None! Just lots of Milky Ways, Twix and Kit Kats and I am not really a milk chocolate girl. I guess God was looking out for me in other ways than through just the hurricane :)
We hope you and your families are well! Enjoy a few pics until next time...
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| Even Lucy got in to the spirit! |
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| Loaded on carbs from Anthony's and ready to go! |
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