First of all, hubby and I woke up early to attend the blessing of a new baby - belonging to my chiropractor and his adorable wife. They are such wonderful friends, and they now have two beautiful baby boys, only a few months apart. (Hey, they're newleyweds, what can they say? LOL~) They are such a unique family - part Catholic and part Mormon, with their strong faith in Christ bonding them together. I'm happy to be included in their lives. After the sacrament meeting, they treated us - along with more of their friends and family, to an amazing breakfast at a small restaurant before my hubby and I were on our way to a family luncheon with Mom Justus and crew. ;-)
That's where we were when the Tornado struck down...only three miles away from where we were standing. My husband got amazing photos, and we were completely mesmorized by this incredible sight. Thank goodness nobody was badly hurt or injured - it ended up touching down on a mall, flipping over cars and doing significant damage. It was incredible. Mom Justus was so cute as she ordered all of us to come inside. ;-) But we couldn't move, for that would mean tearing our eyes away from the sight of mother nature. It was spectacular!!! I always wanted to be a storm chaser when I was young...and I still find myself enthralled by Meteorology. I think it's time to take a class!!
We had slight hail damage to the top of our car, and a crack in our windshield, and from the size of this hail in my hand, you can see why. ;-) It was amazing!!!!
Anyway, the electricity went out, and we couldn't light candles due to Grandma's oxygen. So we ate by the light of the window. Personally I thought it was wonderful. The storm ended, the electricity came back on....we visited a bit longer - then hubby and I were on our way to another family party. My brother in law celebrating his 20th - I mean, his birthday. ;-) We watched TV with them, enjoyed cake and ice cream and more partying with my side of the family. And with all of this fun, I was struting around happily enjoying my new jeans - my size 8's - which I haven't been able to wear since my early 20's. ;-) Bob and I have had certain pants hanging on our walls for months which we've called our goal pants. Yeah....we were both wearing our goal pants yesterday, which actually have a happy spell placed on them, I dunno. But we were kinda giddy! Anyway, I am extra proud of my hubby and all the work that he's done. He inspires me to do better.
Yes, I am truly grateful for all of these things, my family and all of my many blessings. Life is good ;-) And now I can begin my new life - trying to acheive my new goals, staying at home to take care of my house and FINISH MY NOVEL!! Write...write...and then write somemore. ;-) I'm also going to pick up a couple of books on meteorology. (Am I spelling that write, I mean, right??)
Yeah... life is good!!! Wouldn't you agree?? Happy Happy Joy Joy!!
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