Top of the morning

It is wet and ominous-looking outside right now.  We are still waiting for Hurricane Sandy to show up on our doorstep.  She has offered a few alarming gusts, but as of right now there is nothing more to report.  Predictions say today at 4pm will be when our real fun begins...

The kids are off school today and are loving it.  M is going around our home right now with the video camera, making a home video of everything from the fridge contents to the glitter on the counter to his sweet baby sister and her lovie.  lol  My parents will recall a video produced by yours truly back in the day when I showed the audience our silverware drawer. ;)  Like mother, like son.

Our hard-working, faithful GG headed into work this morning, despite having the excuse of staying home.  It is for the best--he can concentrate there and get some things done before returning later to our happy (loud and eventful) home. :)

Nothing like starting the day off right with a light saber battle. 

The boys did a family room camp-out last night and *loved* lying there, giggling, and trying out their new flashlights.  Didn't I tell you we have trouble keeping those things in working order?  We get so excited about them during uneventful times that they're tapped when emergency hits! ;)  They awoke this morning full of life, immediately engaging in a Star Wars battle.  If only to have their energy!  Baby G did sleep a full night last night, though, so I am at least well rested and ready to take on the exuberance.

Yesterday was a fun, relaxing day indoors.  GG was pumpkin carver extraordinaire, setting up our tarp in the family room and getting to work...  Who knows what Halloween will look like on Wednesday, but at least have we have carved pumpkins!

Yes, those are Easter eggs in the background.   We are holiday-challenged around here. :)

I will report back in with more updates as we have them... and as we are able.  Prayers for all of our friends and loved ones up the east coast, especially our NJ peeps!

Signing off,