Category: Alabama

  • Throwback Thursday: Hannah and her kite

    Throwback Thursday: Hannah and her kite

    It never fails. Every spring, when the wind kicks up in March, Hannah wants to fly her kite. If you’re a long-time reader, then you might remember this about her. Same girl. Same kite since she was 6. I love that girl! The boys attempted to throw their frisbee, but the wind made it nearly…

  • My Storm Prep in 15 Steps

    Step 1: Watch & read weather reports until you’ve grasped the storms’ timelines. Step 2: Make sure all necessary communication devices are fully charged. Step 3: Gather supplies, including water, batteries, flashlights, non-perishable food, whistles, bike helmets. Step 4: Check the weather report one more time. Evaluate maps and data. Make sure your people are…

  • Will we see more snow this week?

    Spann mentioned that we might see some more “Devil’s Dandruff” this week, but that it would quickly turn to slush due to rising temperatures. So….nothing to worry about! Right??? Which reminded me of this portion of Weekend Update from SNL which aired the weekend following SNOWPOCALYPSE 2014. It’s stinkin’ hilarious.

  • a visit to Fort Pickens, Pensacola, FL

    the kids’ favorite picture from our trip to Pensacola, FL.

  • Snowy Days

    We were only expecting a light dusting of snow. I took Hannah to school Tuesday morning. I remember asking her if she was sure she was dressed appropriately for the weather. “It probably won’t even snow here. And this pull-over is so soft and warm on the inside. I’m fine. I just go from the…