Gas - it makes us go

I would never believe it if I didn't see it and experience it myself. For about a week gas stations in the metro area are bone dry. I keep praying that I will make it til there is more gas and wonder what I will do if I run out of gas. I hate being a gas watcher but for the past 2 days I was constantly checking websites and seeing if there might be gas anywhere and this morning I found it! Just down the road. I didn't even turn the lights off or anything just left the house and went and filled up - I've never felt so lightened before by filling up. When I got there I didn't have to wait but by the time I left there were at least 8-10 cars at each entrance waiting - I wonder how long that supply of gas is going to last. They say this shouldn't last much longer that the EPA has lifted restrictions and the governor has signed a waiver to allow truck drivers to work longer hours - we'll just keep praying that all goes well. A little reminiscent of days gone by.................not sure I like it to well.

Say good by to my little nest egg..........

So last night we were having a pleasant evening. I gave Kiersey a bath - Kaia's homework was done. They were fed. David came home from work took a shower and got cleaned up. Next thing we hear is water flowing - We thought it was the fridge filling the ice maker - no it wasn't that. Walk out to the garage where the water heater is and the sound is a lot louder. I open the front door and water is gushing everywhere! What a headache.

The plumber came this morning. A new water heater, pressure regulator and some lovely re-piping to get the new water heater to fit - my money for a rainy day is gone. I am not happy. But then when I think about all the damage we could have had, flooding in the house, a fire (you'll see from the picture below) I am thankful that it wasn't any worse.

It could have been so much worse.

International Night

The Spanish branch had international night. It was so much fun! There was food from Mexico, El Salvador, Peru, Belize, Costa Rica, and some other places. We ate and we ate and we ate. There food was so good and the girls loved trying the different foods as well. I was excited that they had horchata - I can never find it out here.

They had some great performances as well. Dances from each country and a mariachi band. Kiersten was mesmerized. She would dance in front of our chairs and was so serious about watching. The night was a lot of fun - it reminded me of something my mom and dad would love and I am glad my girls get the exposure to other cultures.

Twilight Fans

The majority of you who read this are - so just passing along this little tid bit. If you go to Stephanie Meyer's website she has posted a draft of Midnight Sun. I'll let you read why there - but if are you wanting a "Twilight" fix this might help.

End of Summer

It was a ho drum weekend. We did make it to the pool and Kaia was off but Kiersey stayed around.