Fact #1:
Hermiston Water Park one day, and Silverwood Park the next, can be very tiring.
The exhaustion was worth it though.
The kids had a blast celebrating their cousin Tim's 10th Birthday.
I love this picture of Cameron and Tim,
(even though Cameron's hand looks a little misplaced. :)
Fact #2:
Arriving home from Silverwood and finding your property has been hit by lightening is a little unsettling.
We lost two computers, Internet, the garage door opener, the sprinkler system, all the GFI outlets, our new phones and lamps.
While trying to figure out why one electrical circuit still wasn't working, we came across this outlet by Britton's bed. He stayed home with grandma and grandpa. The outlet blew, sparked out onto his crib, where he was sleeping, and charred his bed. After seeing sparks outside my mom and dad checked on Britton and he was sleeping soundly, but didn't know about the outlet. We realize this could have been A LOT worse. Blessings come in different ways, we consider this HUGE.
Fact #3:
I can fix things.
We've been working to try and fix everything that broke during the storm. Dallin took this picture.
My kids are always amazed when dad cooks or mom picks up a tool.
Lamp fixed. I love having a project in mind, purchasing the supplies to fix it and it actually working.
Fact #4:
If you're an animal who lives at the Spurgeon home, you might have to help yourself to your own dinner.
This feline came to visit last month and decided to move in.
Fact #5:
When a 9 year old boy is in charge of the FHE activity, he'll probably choose something dangerous.
Dallin taught us knife safety skills. After quite a bit of blood, we put the knives away.
Britton was happy with his plastic version.
Sorry Dallin and neighbor Mattie for your injuries. Next FHE we'll choose a less dangerous activity.
Have a great day!
28 comments:
Whoa on the charred bed. Glad Britton is safe and sound, and that you can fix lamps! Who knew?
Silverwood looks so MUCH FUN!!!!!! Glad Britton is alive. That is so scary. Strudle is so funny eating out of the bag. Did she have any food in her bowl? That is cool how you got that picture in time. Hope you get everything fixed.
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How terrifying to see the pictures of Britton's bed! There were definately some blessings happening there! Sorry about all the damage....I hope everything is restored to working order soon!
One more thing. That carving soaps really hurt. When I got cut I was mad at the knife. Really MAD!!!!! I hated it.
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it gave me the heebeeejeebees! I love your FHE, you would think you woudn't have any injuries now that your a knife pro! At least when they got cut they had soap and water right there!
I want to go to silverwood and I don't want to go to silverwood! :) Scott says Im mean cause I want to leave the girls and play on the wave pool all day. :) Am I still talking?
I am sorry to hear about all the problems the storm caused. That is so good your little guy was safe. Your family always looks like they are having so much fun. I laughed at the part about the knifes and FHE. It seems like kids and knifes always equal blood.
Wow, a MRS. Fixit! =]
That storms blasted the neighborhood. What a mess of fixing up. I know who to call if Ed is gone :)
The trips looked like so much fun Deb. I too love that picture of Tim and your son. That is so priceless.
Love the new cat. I have heard all about strudle, but now I only will tell by his legs what he looks like.
Funny about the cutting thing. Oh well. Live and learn and carve right. At least it was a clean activity. Love Matties comment on glad that Britton is alive. Me too.
(led by Don) think that nothing is more fun in a lightening storm than to be out in it. That just terrifies me. I actually had to get mad and scream at my crazy husband to get back in the house. I enjoy watching a big storm as much as the next person, as long as I am in the house with everything turned off and all the windows shut
that is super scary about brittons bed--glad he's safe. the rest of the post made me laugh(out loud). the blood shed sounds fun....
you look fantastic by the way!!!!
We have a picture from that little train ride at silverwood too! Its even in the exact same spot! I to love that pic of cameron and tim. The night of that storm i sat out side watching it. I saw the lighting start some of the mountains by Badger on fire. Scary, but quite a sight.
so scary, I don't even want to think of what could have happened if there was a fire.
interesting FHE glad you all made it home safe and sound :)
I had sooooooooooooooooooo much fun!!!!!!!! I thought tickets were more that only $30.00!
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Oh my goodness, I got tired just reading this! Tender mercy that nothing worse happened in Britton's room! Phew.
Wow - that's crazy!!! That storm did a lot of damage. I'm sorry to hear what you came back to. Thank goodness you weren't there at the time. So, how did you get your computers/internet back working? We're still having intermittent problems with ours. It takes some time to get it running. And I'm clueless!
Looks like you guys had a blast at Silverwood. What did Dallin think about the Panic Plunge? I can't believe he went on that. Did you guys go on the Aftershock?
I heard Jan talking about the lightening at church, but I didn't realize it was you guys! I'm glad you're all well and looks like you had a blast in Hermiston and Silverwood. Dave is actually trying to convince me of doing the same thing next week! Another time for me to watch the kids while he's playing, sounds like a party, huh? ;)
silverwood!!! fun fun:)
Wow you house got hit by lightening. That is so crazy...
I am still amazed that your a Fixes girl...... YOU GO GIRL:)
Wow, you really did get hit with the storm. I can't believe all the things that got ruined. So glad to hear that Britton was safe and sound. Looks like you had a fun filled week. Love the picture of the cat eating from the bag. That's hilarious.
So many different things to comment on..
1 - looks like you all had a blast at the amusement park. Is it far from you?
2. I am so sorry that all that happened while you were away. Thank heavens your house didn't burn down & that nothing happened to your baby.
3.Way to go with teaching your kids that Moms can do anything too!!
4. Hope everyone's fingers are ok...
Silverwood AND Hermiston Waterpark. What great parents! Those are some great pictures of a fun day!
I can't believe your house got hit by the lightening. I'm so glad that Britton was okay but that is definitely a little scary. Good luck getting everything fixed!
I had wondered why it had been a while since your last post and now I know-busy, busy.
Glad all is safe from the storm.
I can't believe the charred bed!! I'm so glad no one was hurt. And you look so happy despite the trouble.
Love the pet getting it's own food, that's classic!
I love Silverwood!! I can't wait to go back someday soon, maybe next summer.
Love your post Debie! Sadly enough my first thought while reading it was "Oh cool, Dalling should help with some of the reparis and pass off some Cub Scouting." I am pathetic! The picture of your adopted cat is priceless! I am so glad your house is on the mend!
How did I miss this post??
Your kids look like they had the best time!! How fun that you were able to get some last minute fun time in before school starts!
SCARY about the fire!! I'm so glad that everybody is ok! What a blessing.
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That looks like fun!!! But the light swich thing must of been scary!!!!! Go to my blog.
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That crib picture is SCARY SCARY SCARY! So glad that it turned out okay.
Oh my goodness Debie!! I am so glad that Britton was okay. How scary!! So are you for hire?
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