Hurricane Ike

Well Hurricane Ike came and went. It left a path of destruction here in Houston. I have always wanted to live through a hurricane, and I am glad that I experienced the actual Hurricane, however I do not want any of the consequences of having one. Only having been without power for 10 hours, I am eager to have it back. Only they are predicting that power won't be restored for possible weeks. AHHHHH!!!! I just want to be the meteorolist broadcaster that lives the excitement and then can fly first class home to my own home with electricity, warm water, and A.C. OH, well . It was exciting with gusts up to about 100 mph. I do admit I was scared and I was not excited at that time. We had five trees fall just around the vacinity of
Bennie's parents house. My parent's house experienced roof damage and subsequent flooding of our room, which inundated our bed and matress with water!!! Our neighborhood looks like a war zone!!! See some pics for yourself.....video documentary to come as well once power has been restored and the internet connection isnt so lame. I am able to use a generator at Bennie's parents house to post these pics.

Cousins!!!!

Emmi and Hayden spent some quality time together this weekend.... this is just a short clip of some of their cuteness!!!! More to come soon..........

Swim Time

Well... Little Emmi has come a long way since her time in the froggie pool. She has graduated to a big girl pool as well as a big girl SLIDE!!!! She has so much fun swimming with Daddy, Mommy, Nana, Mimi and Hayden!! She is going to be a girl version of Michael Phelps.... maybe I'm bragging a little..... Nah.... see for yourselves!!!

Emmi and Mr. Frog

Emmi had such a great time swimming yesterday!!! She is such a waterbug and was so happy. We left it out last night and today we went outside to get to the car and she got really excited because she thought she was going swimming again. When she found out that she wasn't going to swim today she got really upset. So, Bennie quickly deflated Mr. Frog until furthur warming weather. The tub will have to do until then..... The other picture of her in her high chair is when she helped me this afternoon cut coupons for our grocery shopping trip. She was supposed to organize them into groups, but she got frustrated. Maybe a genetic trait from her father!

I am Addicted to Flowers!!!!

So we have flower fever and we planted all day. WE now have Hibiscus, Hydrangeas, Crate Myrtles, Zinnia, and Wax Myrtles in our yard. Last week I wouldn't have even known what those names were!!!! Next major in college to conquer is Botanical Studies... just kidding Dad!! Also, Emmi ate a Popsicle while we worked.

Busy Weekend

Between chasing Emmi around and having a free weekend we finally got some chores done. Bennie worked hard on the yard and we did a little gardening. The home owners association is coming around with the yard of the month signs tomorrow and Bennie and I think we have a real chance!!!! What do you think??

Here is Emmi's video of her walking a little today after lunch with Pop and Gran. She was so proud of herself... she even clapped for herself!!!