Stormy weather

About three weeks ago, we had a lunchtime storm that lasted about 30 minutes and did an insane amount of damage in Jackson. The number of trees that were pulled out by the roots was unbelievable -- I think the damage in Jackson was worse than the damage we sustained in Hurricane Katrina. Here are a couple of pictures of the two huge trees around the corner from our house that took our power out for three days. That's the road they've fallen completely across.

While the power was out, Emily and I took off for some rest, relaxation, and air conditioning in Slidell. While there, Emily talked on the phone,
played with Mardi Gras beads,
and enjoyed the scenery.
She actually had a really rotten stomach bug while we were there and I'm pretty sure she was naked in this picture because we were letting her poor bottom air out.

Em has really been enjoying our backyard and Hannah these days. Here's a picture of the two girls looking for birdies.

And here's one of my mullet-head in the tub the other day.

Well, we are moving tomorrow, so my lax attitude toward blog posting will likely continue for a while longer. But I know we'll have some great pictures of Emily playing in her new backyard soon!