After The Storm

After almost one week without electricity from Hurricane Irene, last night at 7:30 we were "on" once more. I was so grateful and relieved as things were getting a little tense here without it. A day or two is fine but that many days was just making life too difficult and to make matters worse our streets still had many branches and trees down. There is still somewhat of a mess out there but at least it's a manageable mess and that's fine with me. I have so much to catch up on. I've been reading some of the blogs I've missed, and I can't wait to get back to work on my own projects here. I tried working on some at night but it got pitch dark at 7:15 every night and working by lantern and candles was not working. Plus I have now started using magnifying glasses when I read and craft (it's like one morning I woke up and suddenly couldn't see anything small :{ so I wasn't very successful in the craft department this past week. We are also preparing for the start of school on Wednesday. Caitlin got a letter from her new teacher with a very cute idea in it to relieve the "night before jitters" . It was a lovely poem about the start of school and having a jittery belly the night before. The teacher included a little baggy of "magic confetti" to sprinkle under her pillow which will make her dream of the wonderful school year ahead. Caitlin thought this was wonderful and plans to do so the night before. I love those little special touches. She's starting 1st grade and Billy is starting 7th. He is anxious for school to start because there are so many things we do in the Fall that we enjoy and the kids just want to get to them! Pumpkin picking, decorating, a weekend trip are all in our plans.

Other things that have happened since my posts before Hurricane Irene....I went to a garage sale and got some items to paint and redo. One is an adorable wooden scoop that is also a mini shelf for only .25! I finished two rag wreaths that came out so nice but unforunately I gave them away before I photographed them. My sister-in-law took both; she really liked them! I've narrowed down my crafts I'm making for my Halloween party and started purchasing the supplies. Billy started taking down all my Fall boxes from the shed so that I can go through them and decorate. I need a head start!!!!!! oh, and my little raccoon family that I feed every evening came out early on the day we were waiting for Hurricane Irene to hit. Animals have that 6th sense, and I guess they knew they were not gonna be visiting for a few days so they came out early to eat. This little guy sat patiently waiting on our rear porch till I passed by the full view door and saw him. I fed them all and away they went and ya know I hadn't seen them again till just last night. They must've realized I got my power back :) and yes, I had to post another photo of Robin who thinks the chair I redid is just for him...well, maybe it is but I'm not telling anyone else.

Have a great Saturday! Caitlin and I are going to our rear neighbor's home for their annual "end of Summer" outdoor party this afternoon. It's a lovely day for it. My husband and son are working but will be by this evening. My husband is teaching my son to do concrete today. We will soon have to change the name of our business to W. Stone Contracting & Son, Inc.