Completely Flooded Out

Shortly after my post the rain began to fall heavier . . .




And Heavier. . . .




Until we had to evacuate the property. The really lame thing about this was that Henry also was diagnosed the day before with a double ear infection and tonsillitis and he was feeling like crap. He eyes were all read and puffy and all he wanted to do was cling to me. It was a little stressful. At one point I put a bucket out side and twenty minutes later there was an inch and a half of rain in it. Insane! But, we are now back at home, snug and sound. Thank god we don't have carpet or hardwood floors. I have to admit that it was a fun change change!

2008 Hurricane Season Kicks Off

That is Costa Rica, the little green country smack dab in the middle.


This is the headline on the WeatherChannel.com - click on the link and you go straight to Central America. It has been raining for days. Not just light rain but intense, constant, heavy downpours. Last night the wind started as well and now it looks like the storm has turned into Tropical Storm Alma. Looks like we won the Hurricane lottery this year. How fun.

When it rains:
Laundry doesn't dry - ever.
No one leaves the house - not even taxi drivers.
Rain starts leaking through the roof.
You worry about the small river behind your house changing course to run right through your house.

I swear we have had at least 12 inches of rain in the last 24 hours. I would love to know for sure. At least we still have power - for now. I will post some pictures later today.

Beto & Jackie

I realized there are no pictures of my 'other' kids. Beto and Jackie were left in front of Teri & Alan's house (the one I am currently living in.) They are 4 months old and are brother & sister. Beto is Teri & Alan's puppy and Jackie is ours. They are so cute when they are sleeping but terribly annoying when they are awake as all they do is wrestle, bite and bark at each other. But, I absolutely love them and would feel a little empty without them!