YIKES!!! It's IKE!!!!

OK. Do we have a death wish on us or WHAT! This storm is so hard to predict that we waited to long to leave and now it's too late. My brother Donny and his VERY pregnant wife (due in 12 days) and child (Kendi-Pop) are back to "hunker down" with us for the next hurricane in the Gulf. Once again we bought out Sam's and Walmart and HEB "just in case". I am somewhat hoping for at least a few drops of rain for my troubles! The kids are thrilled to be out of school for another LONG weekend. However, this storm might actually teach them why we go to so much trouble to prepare for the worst. I HOPE NOT, but a little rain would be nice in this sweltering 100 degree heat. For those of you who think we are crazy for staying just check the weather channel for the eternally long, crowded highways full of people trying to escape! My mother and Travis got out early this morning and headed to Ashna's in Dallas. THANK HEAVEN since they are expected to get the worst of the storm being so close to Galveston Beach. Other than this update our busy day continues with Rob, Donny and Wade boarding up our home to protect us from the 100 mph expected winds. I for one, am charging my IPod so if the tornado's start lurking at my back door, or howling winds that sound like millions of screaming women begin I can block it ALL out. Nevertheless, PRAY FOR US AGAIN THIS WEEK! - Laurie