Our ice storm adventure

Going three days without power doesn't sound all that bad, but when the temperature outside is in the single digits, and the roads are covered in inches of ice--you know you're in for the long haul. We had no power, so, no lights, no heat, no TV or internet, no stove, no microwave, no hot water, no refrigerator--you get the idea--it was not fun! Poor little Taylon has such sensitive skin, and he was breaking out in a rash all over his face from the cold.

We hunkered down in the living room next to the fireplace and brought in wood from outside, even with the fireplace going it was so cold you could see your breath. We survived, just like everyone else. It was a wake up call for me, I really need to be more prepared. It wasn't too bad eating out of cans, but it was SO blasted cold!!! There were trees down everywhere, roads blocked, and the rain and snow just wouldn't stop. Our poor little pine trees were lying flat on the ground, so sad. Even now, there are still power lines down and people who don't have heat, and I am so grateful to have ours! You don't realize how much you rely on it. Sitting on a mattress with your family, in the cold, with nothing to entertain you but each other was actually kind of fun--makes ya feel like you're a pioneer--a pioneer with can openers, UNO and Monopoly, of course.

Once we got up and going again, Ali and I needed to take the car through the car wash, and you will never believe my luck, I got stuck, yes, STUCK, in the car wash. When you go in the door in fron of you comes down, and so does the door behind you. When the wash was done it said to pull forward, only problem was, the door wouldn't open--Ali thought this was pretty funny. I kept honking the horn in hopes that someone would come let me out--10 minutes later, (not nearly as bad as 3 days), but still, it was so ridiculous!

Anyway, we're still here, we haven't blown away yet! All is well!