Hello, Irene!

Hurricane Irene reared her ugly head early this morning.  So far we have one LARGE branch down in our back yard and many, many, many small branches everywhere else.  It will be a long clean up!

We are busy keeping busy with Leapsters...

and movies...and snacks!

Checking the Progress

We ventured out this morning to check on the progress of Irene.  She was still in North Carolina but the waves were building and the surfers were in heaven.  Many roads and beaches had begun to close.  There were lots of concrete barriers, plywooded buildings, and police action.  We even drove by the Coast Guard Station in Newport and noticed a LOT of action.  Everyone was busy preparing while we stopped for lunch and headed home for naps!

Tonight we are preparing a big meal...since we don't know IF we'll have power tomorrow.  We've also been busy making plans for sleeping during the storm.  With the number of trees around our house, we are a bit hesitant to send our child to sleep upstairs.  Not sure of the answer but we are thinking! 

So, here are a few shots of a little hike we took overlooking First Beach in Middletown today.

Love this...because we climbed right on the rocks!

The Calm Before the Storm

***Warning!!!!  Picture Heavy Post!!!!!***

We are in a holding pattern at the House of Sprout as we await the arrival of Hurricane Irene!  Daddy's annual camping trip has been cancelled.  Emergency supplies (translation = wine!) have been purchased.  The Weather Channel is on our television A WHOLE LOT!!!!

But all that said, we headed to the beach today to enjoy some waves and the nice weather before we have to hide in our house and wait for the winds to blow over the trees.  Enjoy our evening!



Bruiser was upset that the water got him!

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!

Her mouth is ALWAYS going!

We'll keep you up-to-date as everything develops...just say a little prayer that we survive the hours trapped in our house!