Monday, June 2, 2008

Home, Sweet Home


We loved the POD. It's great how it comes right to you. If you've never seen how they do it, it's pretty amazing. It's like a big remote controlled machine. It was almost like Christmas opening the boxes we haven't seen in over a year.










The handiest man ever. Thanks to Doug and Peg, who worked so hard while they were here. And who sufferered with me through no TV, no Internet, and no phone. Our cell phones didn't wort either since we live amidst the crazy pines and hills!!! It's amazing how wired our world has become- we felt pretty lost.

Who ever said being LDS doesn't come with fringe benefits? We have had more help and offers of help than we know what to do with.



One of the most fabulous things in my yard- a magnolia tree.













What I'm looking at.... Yikes.
























The kids are pretty happy to be in their yard again. They found the dressups first thing and had a knight party in the back yard.



11 comments:

Callie said...

I am so glad that you made it safely! I can't even imagine driving through Kansas with the weather looking like that. I had anxiety just looking at the photo!!! Seriously that looked like something from that movie twister SCARY. I don't know how you did it! It looks like the kids are happy to be home. We miss you and your family.

Kelly said...

I'm so glad that you are finally there! It sounds like it really was an adventure! I bet it's wonderful to be near all your old friends again.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for getting everyone back safe and sane Marisa and thanks Mom and Dad for the help!
-Shan

Anonymous said...

PS - Our Ward is awesome!
-Shan

Anonymous said...

Im so happy for your family to be home and safe! That must have been so scary! Just looking at these pictures makes me even more excited to see you and your beautiful house! The trees are gorgeous! Love you and I can't wait to see you!

Jill T said...

I'm glad you made it safely and you had good companions for the travel! AND that the tornado missed you! Thanks for the update.

elimy said...

It is good to hear that there was only the occasional bickering from your kids. My kids can't get along even driving into Logan. Looks like it was very adventurous getting home but all worth it finally making it there. It was great catching up with you. Stay strong while Shan is gone, I'm sure you will.

Emily

Callie said...

Ok just because you are back and probably trying to get everything situated doesn't mean you can't send me a line or two to see how you are! HA HA Let me know how you are doing. Take Care

Callie said...

ARE YOU ALIVE?

Marisa said...

Yes!!! But my cell phone died and it has your number in it. I'm going to get a new battery soon, so I hope that will fix the problem. We are doing well. We went out to the beach today and had a great time. I checked your blog and the new look is adorable!

Callie said...

oh yeah you are alive!!! I was really starting to freak out! I was almost going to call your mother and be like umm have you heard from your daughter!!!!! Glad that you are alive and well. Hope you are doing FABULOUS. We are enjoying our 55 degree weather here. NOT Its June for pete sake. Who is PETE? Anyways talk to you later