Whew!
If we were having coffee…I would hurry you in and start off by appologizing for my slightly disheveled appearance. At 6:30 this morning we were awaken to beeping cell phones issuing a tornado warning! Not the most relaxing way to start the day. Luckily, though the conditions were favorable, no tornados actually formed. Miss Dee and I sat in the basement family room watching the news untill the warning expired. The D-Man, who is much more of a thrill seeker, watched from the den window. Mr D never even made it out of bed. Pretty sure he could sleep through most anything.
Anyway, at this point in time, hours later, as I fill your cup with some nice strong French roast and offer you a donut, the skies have cleared. Young Mr D has left for work, D-Man has headed back to bed and Miss Dee having just climbed back out of bed herself, is watching YouTube videos. She will be off to work in a few hours herself. I really kind of love this time of year when hubby and I stay home and the kids go off to make a living. Ahhh, good times….
A cloudy view of the Freedom Tower as seen from Hoboken
If we were having coffee…we could catch up with each other’s past few weeks. I don’t know about you but mine have been quite busy! We finished up the school year (hooray) on the 16th, then spent the next day visiting D-man’s step-sister in Hoboken celebrating my father-in-law’s 75th birthday. Torrential downpours made the drive a bit of a challenge but eventually the family was able to gather for a very nice lunch, wishing him well and fussing over new baby Asher, just two months old.
Beach selfie!
Sunday was a day of rest as well as laundry and packing because on Monday Miss Dee and I headed for the shore. For the past three summers we have kicked off our break by having a Mother/daughter get-away at the beach. The weather this year was perfect. Sunshine, sand, lounging outdoors by the sea! Totally rejuvenating. Mr D and his lady friend came to visit one day and we all went out for a lovely seafood dinner.
Full STEAM ahead!
On Thursday we found ourselves back home, unpacking and, again, doing laundry! Then on Friday, AKA yesterday, I was up early finishing up my STEAM Camp props so that I could deliver them for set up. The airplane board just barely fit in my car but made it to the site unscathed. I spent an hour or so aiding in the set up then rushed off to do the grocery shopping. D-Man and I finished up the day enjoying the perfect weather while watching the team of middle schoolers that Mr D coaches play baseball.
That brings us full circle…back to this morning’s 6:30AM tornado warning…
Like I said….Whew!!!!
So if we were having coffee…I would now lean back and ask “How was your week?” I hope it was fun and eventful, low on stress and high on comfort. The day here is shaping up to be sunny and warm so stay a while. Let’s chat. Oh, and don’t forget to stop by Nerd in the Brain so you can check out the rest of the Weekend Coffee Share!
The View from the Porch 
Oh glad it was just a warning and no tornado actually formed!
Glad to hear all ended up okay and youare allsafe – no actual tornadoes.. Never actually seen or been super near one, but have had them go relatively close to where we were living at the time – scary.
My brother and his family live in Oklahoma. Tornados are so common there they don’t even blink and eye. Me, they scare the spit out of!
Would me too, so you’re not alone.
I am happy that warning was the only part of the tornado that bother and you are safe with no damage. You sound like your are relaxing at the e d of your school. Have a fun a d please t sum er.
Thank you! It was pretty scary for a bit. So glad nothing came of it. Hope you also are enjoying some summer sunshine in your neck of the wood.