The Buckleys: Our first "hurricane"

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Our first "hurricane"

Earlier this week we thought we were going to experience our first hurricane. So, we made all the proper preperations: pulled out our 72-hour kits, put the storm shutters on the house, filled our gas tanks, etc.

All for what? A little rain and wind -- not even as bad as the thunderstorms we get on a daily basis. Tropical Storm Fay (she never became a hurricane) took a sharp turn and totally missed our area. I guess we were lucky, but in some demented way we felt a little ripped off. Not when we really think about it, who wants to be hit by a hurricane? But, it was a lot of excitment for nothing. Oh well, as Bryan said, it was good practice run -- and heck, we got a free day off work out of it. I am sure if we live in Florida long enough we'll experience storms of much greater magnitude than Fay proved to be.

The cutest part of preparing for a hurricane:

11 comments:

Kim said...: We felt the same way when we lived in Texas, but all in all we were glad we didn't get hit as hard as Mexico. Glad to see you were safe! :D Eleanore is a cutie!; August 22, 2008 at 10:54 AM
Ashley said...: Eleanore is irresistable in this picture. I love it! Shouldn't your landlady do all that storm stuff, that's too bad you had to, but I am glad to hear nothing happened!!! WE LOVE AMAZING RACE. I have always wanted to arrange one for a reunion or ward activity. So cool. What was the grand prize? Nice try Bryan, just blame the second place on a slow taxi driver.; August 22, 2008 at 12:31 PM
Sarah said...: Well, now you know that you are out and about experiencing the world... those shutters are pretty funny. Hopefully, if you ever do need them- you'll have enough warning time again to get them up. That race looks FUN- pretty intense for a company party! El is SUPER cute in that getup. Tights and long sleeves in FL? That must have had some effect, anyway. A sidenote- I think all these pics in Bumbos from everyone are pretty funny- can you imagine what are kids will think looking back- it is the oddest looking gadget, and I'm sure it will be replaced over the years... they'll probably be saying- holy cow, there's one of those bumbos from the 00's. hee hee.; August 22, 2008 at 5:58 PM
Emily T. said...: I've been wondering about you guys with the hurricane and all. Glad it hasn't been too bad. Now you're all ready for the next one. They Amazing Race sounds way fun. So competitive and exciting. You guys really should do the show, you'd be great:); August 22, 2008 at 8:16 PM
The Buckley Family said...: Ashley,
The grand prize was $250 bucks for each team member. 1st runner up (Bryan) got a big old ugly trophy (now sitting atop our TV armour). Lucky him.
HEHE; August 22, 2008 at 10:24 PM
Ash & Tim said...: We are glad that nothing did happen but eleanore looks so adorable in that picture. I can
t believe how much she is growing up. Lol- love reading the prize for the race as well that sounds like fun.; August 22, 2008 at 11:46 PM
Bob n Robyn said...: We're glad it was just a practice run, El looks so cute. The amazing race was fun to read about, I bet it did Bryan in, he needs to work out more. but look who's talking couch potatoes. I try to get Robyn out walking (do you believe that)na. Take care love all of you.
Mom & Dad; August 23, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Ashley said...: I hope you put the lava lamp next to the trophy. haha, lucky you guys for getting to look at the lava lamp and trophy everyday!; August 25, 2008 at 11:13 AM
Miriam said...: hahaha!! Ya that is a little demented...I hope your done wishing that by the time we're there...hahaha!!! I miss you, can't wait for our trip!; August 29, 2008 at 9:32 PM
Ryan and Holly said...: Eleanore is so cute! I always get so worried when I hear hurricanes are headed to Florida. I'm glad you were missed!; August 29, 2008 at 10:23 PM
Sarah said...: Hey I just saw that Holly has a blog... I didn't know her last name was Merkley- ask her if there's any relation to Brad Merkley.... also I want to see her blog- would she send me an invite?; September 1, 2008 at 5:30 PM

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I want to remember it like this...

October 2010:

Both Ivy and Maya say "Dada." Maya says in her growly voice a very clear, "DAD!" They are growing up too fast.

Eleanore likes to look in the mirror next to our table while we are eating dinner and she'll often talk to her reflection. She'll say things like "Who are you?" Yesterday she said, "Bananas smell good. Dirty socks don't smell good."

Eleanore dressed up like a fairy and announced "I am a Fairy Gospel."

In preperation for Halloween, Eleanore has been talking about all the things she could be and pretending to be many different Halloween-like characters including a nice witch and a mean witch. The nice witch laughs like this "HaHaHa" (high pitched and smiling. The mean witch laughs like this "HeHeHe" (low voice and scowl).

September 2010:

A friend of my mine stopped by to visit and she had her friend's son, Adam, with her. Throughout our hour-long visit Eleanore kept repeating "Adam was a prophet, first one that we know..." over and over. I kind of felt bad for the boy (who incidently is not a member of our church and doesn't know that Primary song), but it was pretty funny.

Eleanore has picked up on a few phrases that I use...that I think I picked up from my pops. "I'm exasperated." and "Oh Fiddlesticks." The latter really makes me think of my Dad.

After Bryan brushed Eleanore's hair she turned and said, "Thanks, Sweetie!"

August 2010:

Out of the blue (during a converstation lull...the girl doesn't like silence) Eleanore will often suggest, "Let's chat!"

Eleanore announces. "I know Portuguese." We ask, "Really, what?" "Portuguese!"

My new name: "Momster." Sometimes, even "Momsterarooski."

Eleanore loves to give giant hugs (just what they sound like), big smackarooskis (big kisses), and little mouse hugs (whe touches my shoulder with both hands and then busts up laughing).

July 2010:

Walking outside, Eleanore began narrating: "It was a beautiful summer day..."

A few months ago a man in our ward fell of the roof. We were talking about it because we were going to bring them dinner, and haven't really talked about it since. Today when El woke up from her nap she whispered, "Mom, someone fell off the roof." I asked who, totally not knowing what she was talking about. "Brother Dumm." She announced. It was actually a man named Brother Barrett, but Brother Dumm was sick at the same time and Bryan went to visit him the same day. What a memory she has.

June 2010:

I often tell Eleanore that if we watch too much TV our brains will get mushy. The other day I told her it was time to turn off the TV and she said, "Yes, my hair is mushy."

I told Eleanore that the babies didn't feel good. She said, "Mom, when I'm a grown up I can be a doctor and take care of them."

Eleanore asked what "No problem" means. I told her it meant you'd be glad to do it. Since then, I asked her if she would like to finger paint, she replied, "I'd be glad to do it." I got the same response when I asked if she wanted a piece of candy.

May 2010:

"[Ivy] is a precious girl. I feel that in my heart," Eleanore after kissing Ivy.

"My hair is not a toy Mom," Eleanore to Mom after sitting through three attempts at French braids.

"It's hard being a big sister," Eleanore.

"I love you, I love you, I really, really love you," Eleanore singing very seriously and loudly.

Eleanore asked to watch a t.v. show called Max and Ruby, I told her, "No, I don't like that show. " She responded, " Then you go away and I'll watch it. I like it."

January 2010:

"Babies poop a lot," Eleanore to Mom as I changed yet another diaper. "Babies cry a lot," Eleanore to Mom about five minutes later.