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Oh boy. Rain for seven days straight, and not drizzle, heavy, heavy, rain. Last night we were told that the storm that was supposed to hit overnight would be the biggest seen in a long time. They were right. Around 3am, the power went out. We heard a loud crack and rumble, I thought it was thunder. It wasn't, it was a landslide, and it took a power pole with it, which left the cables dangling in our street. No one could get by. Plus the roads were closed. Plus there were rivers all over my neighborhood. Plus hills were falling down. You get it. Crazy wet weather.
The picture of Cody here is gratuitous. I came home to him last night looking like that.
Just got home from Hollywood, where a friend and I went to see the West Side Story at the Pantages Theater. It's the first musical I've been to in years. It was lots of fun, even though it was rainy and I think I might be an annoying spectator. I found much of the play hilarious, I am definitely not a romantic.
Anyway, the Pantages was beautiful on the inside. All done in old Hollywood glamor, the ceiling was gorgeous, red carpet, brass railing, reminded me of the roaring twenties. We had good seats, and the show was wonderfully done. I even got chills when Tony and Maria sang "Tonight". Magical. I did giggle at the dancing, you just don't see dancing like that anymore. Brett said he would like to go and see a show there soon, Beauty and the Beast is coming up, as well as Shrek the Musical, which I am not sure I care to see, but I'll read the reviews and see how it looks.
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Pulled some pictures off of my phone and facebook from the last few days.
Kids making Christmas cookies, Brett at home fellowship relaxing, and me at work, looking like a dude.
See these pictures? The big one is from last night, the smaller one is from a little over a year ago. Crazy.
There is nothing scarier than waking up in the middle of the night to a son that can't breathe. This is the third time I've had to rush Matthew to the ER for an attack of croup. There's nothing else you can do for it, they have to have steroids to open up the airways. I seriously thought he would have grown out of it by now, but I guess not.
Strange thing this time, I woke up after midnight, stomach in knots, waiting. I knew it was coming. I can't tell you why. I laid in bed and waited. Then I heard a bark. I got up and stood over Matt, listening. He suddenly woke up, sat up and looked at me, and told me he couldn't breathe, he was already wheezing pretty bad. Just like that. Woke up Brett, got dressed, kinda, raced off to the hospital. I was curious to see how long it would take to get there from the canyon, we are a little farther out now. I did eighty almost the whole way, got there in less than twenty minutes I think. On the way, we prayed, thanked God for hospitals, and watched the meteor shower that just so happened to be on display last night. That was weird.
Anyways, Matt's much better now. He got his air treatment and steroids, and I am getting ready to go put in his prescription for the rest of his meds. I guess this is one of those things Matthew is going to be prone to when the weather changes. Not a whole lot I can do about it. Lame croup.
Brett took this picture from our balcony the other day.
Last night we went to Disneyland, so I could get some family pictures for Christmas cards and all that. A good friend of mine kindly gave me some passes, her husband works for Disney and gets guest tickets sometimes. It was super nice of her. We did some rides, got some snacks, looked at the pretty decorations, and did our family picture. Twas a lovely evening!
Here's Main Street, all done up for the holiday.
James took this picture, I think it looks neato.
Sleeping Beauty Castle.
Matt in line for Nemo.
Teacups!
I had some other pictures taken by the Disneyland photographer, we'll see how they turned out later today. Otherwise I'll just use this one for cards this year. I think it turned out okay.
Last night, we hosted game night in the canyon. It consists of a bunch of dorky guys and a few girls that like to play xbox. We only play one game usually, Halo. If it were up to me, we would only play Call of Duty. Maybe someday. Anyways, we started at 8pm, had a bunch of yummy food, and played til after 1am. The funny thing is, its adults only. My kids were at grandmas. Not that they wouldn't love to play, we just don't want them there. Ha! It's serious gaming! No room for loud children and their crazy antics.
Here's Desiree, she and I set up in my room, the living room was full.
Aaron and Robby, waiting for set up to be done. It takes some time to get everyone networked in and organized.
We had nine players last night, so, nine screens and nine xbox's.
Even our new neighbor came to be part of the nerdiness.
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Brett put lights up today, they look pretty neat! Mostly I think he had fun because he got to go hang out up on the roof. The boys liked it too. The kids decorated the tree all by themselves, after I ran out and got all new ornaments. Brett threw out the ones I had when we moved into this house. I guess lots were broken.
Brett on a hot tin roof. Or wood shingles. I don't know, I didn't go up there.
Balcony is all lit.
He even lit the turret. Is that a turret?
Matt and Cody, chilling by the tree.
Tried to take a few pictures for Christmas, this one turned out okay.
It's a struggle to get these boys to sit still long enough for pictures anymore.
This might be the winning Christmas card photo this year.
