Ike, and other stuff

Yeah, I didn't think that I'd be using a title like that on this blog... but given that it blew out our power way up north here (and still helped generate hurricane force winds elsewhere in the state), I guess it is appropriate.... We lost our power last night about 7:15 and it came back today around noon we think. Sara had a much needed bath by flashlight light... which she kind of liked. We also had one of those glow sticks so she had fun playing with that. She even came with me to check on some of our neighbors that are of rather advanced maturity, shall we say. Of course, the pharmacy at the end of the block had power the whole time. In someways, very similar to "the blackout" but not as long thankfully. Lots of big branches and trees down between here and work, but otherwise the lack of power was the only thing we really had.

Of course, Danette spent the weekend in Chicago at a shower for D'Arcy. Which was well-attended including Cari and Kristin. I guess it was a lot of fun, but more than a little wet in Chi-town. Danette had a wee-bit of a bumpy landing on her way back - not to mention several hours of delays on the way out. All in one piece though. :)

Sara and I stayed behind, cleaned the floors, washed the windows, worked in the coal mines... okay, maybe not. But we did play with her Duplo blocks. Pretty average weekend here with a two-year old... some fun, a little battle, some fun, a bit more battle, some hugs, maybe a nap, and some "little snacks" :) We did some food shopping and even hit the bookstore. On Saturday we also made a trek to my office... good halls for running off steam and staying dry... plus I got to remove at least 6-inches of books and junk of a couple of desks, so minor progress in cleaning up my office. I am sure there are other good tales to tell.... but that's all for now.