Aftermath

Sandy is outta here. Along with destruction everywhere, she also left behind fall.  The temperatures have dropped and the leaf (and stick, tree, and debris) clean up has begun.

Here is southeastern PA, hurricane weather is nothing new this time of year.  However, nothing has effected us the way Sandy has.  We were unbelievable blessed with very minor damage, but so many others were far from so lucky.  We've been welcoming family without power this week with warm showers and a meal.  But even they are a far cry from being considered a victims of this storm.

Our little town is slowly starting to recover.  For many, they are on day 4 of no electric.  Roads everywhere have been closed due to down trees.  If lucky enough to have power and be open, store shelves are BARE.  Forget about getting gas.  They are either sold out or without power.  But this is nothing.

The shore.  The beloved vacation spot of so so many.  Destroyed.  Watching video of pictures taken of the destruction is heartbreaking.  There is so much clean up.  So much rebuilding to be done.  Beach just washed away.  In many towns, it will never be the same.  We have friend just waiting to get down there to check on their homes.  The roads to get there have,too, been washed away. 

With the school districts closed, Brian's been home from work.  We've been holed up all week, but ever so thankful.  With power on our street, we enjoyed a fun evening of trick-or-treating with friends.  And today we bundled up and got outside for a bit.  Everyday things seem to become more like normal around here.  As for others up and down the east coast, our prayers are with you.

Stuck in-side fort.  (what is daddy doing??)

Dress-up passes, oh, like 20 minutes.

Picked up toys to vacuum.  Looked up and Molly had gotten in the house!

Trick-or-treat

Feeding Molly...uhh, I mean the cat.  (Not our cat by the way, I'd never leave it outside!)

Checking out the pumpkin patch.

Silly girls sitting on a pumpkin.

Pizza lunch after a busy morning outdoors.