weathering the storm

Last week amidst the tornado warnings, we were out and about having fun... and then contemplating if we should drive home or not. We headed over to Nora's house and had a fun time jumping in the bounce house in the living room and playing with all her fun toys.

Funny boy and Nora's mommy.

Miss jumping girl herself.

Hanging out making dinner in the playhouse.

Meanwhile, Nathan drove back to work from a meeting on this freeway, water up to the door of his Forerunner:

The rain stopped, we made it home fine and dandy and settled in waiting for the rest of the storms to roll through. Saturday we had beautiful sunshine and headed down to the beach to check out the big swell. The sand berm is huge! It was like climbing a mountain, but I guess it did its job keeping the houses along the boardwalk dry.

The neighbor pig, Bubba.

Later that day the kids and I went to Bridget's well put together first birthday party. It was so much fun! Amelia actually got up her courage and decided it really is fun to jump all by herself in a bouncy castle.

Happy birthday, Bridget!

Cupcake decorating.

This cute garland reminded me of something you might find over at Deliajude. : )