Splendiferous Zeppelin Escapades

Saw this over at Pam Donnis’ Blog and wanted to play long. Here’s how to play:

The first 5 people to comment on this post will receive something made by me. But there is a catch… Here are the rules:

1. It’s my choice what to make… and you won’t know what it will be until you get it!
2. I make no guarantees that you will like what I make, but I hope you do!
3. What I create will be just for you – completely original.
4. It will be done this year. (that’s what the rule says, but I’ll probably get it to you in a month or so
5. Now for the catch. The catch is that you’re supposed to re-post this on your blog and offer the same giveaway to the first 5 people who do the same on your blog, but I understand if you can’t. It’s all about sharing the love! Be sure to come here and post a link. I WILL check your blog! *wink*

Be sure to post a picture of what you win when you get it, and link back to me. So….who will be the first 5 people?????

Well, I’ve got some sweet pictures and a scary experience. We’ll start with the sweet.

Now, the scary

I’ve never been afraid of thunder, lightening, hail or tornadoes… until today. I knew there was a chance of thunder storms this afternoon, but I wasn’t worried, especially since it is not tornado season. So, Spencer and I are going about our day, and the tornado sirens went off. My first thought was, “really?” Then, I grabbed Spencer and Lucy and dashed to the bathroom. We hopped in the tub, and then I started thinking what I should have in my shelter.

It was then that I realized what I was most worried about and what I was most scared about… the safety and well being of my baby. I didn’t care what happened to me as long as he was okay. I so so scared for him, and after the sirens turned off (for the first time), I gathered all the things to my shelter that I needed: the standard weather radio, basic emergency kit, thick blanket to cover up with, BUT it now also included the diaper bag (which is equipped for a least 3 diaper changes and a blow-out, complete with toys and blanket).

We ended up having to get in our shelter 2 more times, but also had a major hail and thunder storms roll by through the course of the afternoon. Wow, how kids change everything.