I am very thankful that our home got through the recent flood event in our area of Colorado with nothing more than a little water in our basement. Many in neighboring towns were not so lucky and are now dealing with the loss of their home or business and in some cases the loss of life. There have been eight people reported who lost their life in the storms and there are still six people missing. The news has moved on to other things while the recovery and clean up has just begun in many Colorado towns. My heart goes out to those who are struggling to recover.
As the say on the news...and now on a very different note, my family has had a flood of birthdays just before and during the our week of rain.
My grandson Wil turned 8
My grandson Beck turned 3
He has a couple of more weeks in his cast...I think he will miss it just a little once he gets it off.
I have an ice cream cake in my freezer waiting until we can celebrate birthdays for my son and oldest daughter. My son was stranded in his neighborhood by the floods on the day we had planned to celebrate. I have been wondering if they would notice a couple of pieces missing if I lose control of myself before we can finally get together.
Control yourself, Jeanie! Glad your home was mostly unscathed. Yes, we all move on to other things, but many are still trying to recover from the flooding devastation. Happy b-days to your grands and children who celebrate this month!
ReplyDeleteHello again, dear Jeanie! Day by day I followed the events as they unfolded in Colorado. Some stories were heartbreaking while others were heartwarming. I am very thankful that your home was spared the worst of the flooding.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to Wil and Beck and to your son and daughter! I'm sure they won't fault you if you nibble at the ice cream cake before they arrive. Your happy family reunion will be the sweetest thing of all. Blessings to you and yours, dear friend!
The rain is just plain amazing. I'm glad that you got through unscathed.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe Beck is 3 years old already! It just seems like you were announcing his being born! Such a cute little boy; I bet that cast is not keeping him "down". Happy birthday to all your family's birthdays Jeanie.
ReplyDeleteJust come clean if you sneak in and take a piece or two of the ice cream cake. I had to do that the other day when I helped myself to more than I should have of some ice cream; I thought I'd just go and buy another carton and try to hide the evidence, but came clean, had a few good laughs as a result; I'm sure the same would happen in your family should that cake tempt you :)
glad to hear you didn't suffer too much damage; I can imagine the clean up from the flooding is tedious work.
betty
Oh my gosh, Jeanie. You've been in my thoughts and I'm thankful you and yours are safe. And I continue to say prayers for the families devastated by the floods. I can't remember ever seeing anything like it before. The photos on the news were shocking.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your handsome gang.
Stay safe.
xo jj
Happy Birthday to all!!!! Glad you made it through the flooding prayers go out to all that weren't so fortunate
ReplyDeleteI have been thinking of all my Colorado friends. I'm glad you didn't have much on the damage line and can celebrate these joyful occasions in style! Happiest day to all!
ReplyDeleteThat much damage takes a toll even when your own home is safe and sound. I wish you and your family all the best, including some very happy birthdays.
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to everyone who has been affected by the storms. I hope that recovery comes quick for all of them.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your family members. Go ahead and steal a sliver; steal one for me, too, since I no longer eat ice cream cake (my daughters worked at Dairy Queen...)!
Wishing you the best, Jeannie!
Family Birthdays all in a row. We have some like that too.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you didn't get much damage due to the flooding.
That's a lovely series of shots - cute kids and wow, amazing cakes!
ReplyDeleteI would love to have a slice of that ice cream cake. I am glad you did not get flooded as many homes were. Those shots of your grands are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteGee whiz! That is indeed a flood of birthdays. Adorable kiddos. What a joy it must be for you to participate in their special days.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you fared well with the real flooding. My area didn't see too much (just a bit on the opposite side of town). But, like you, my heart truly goes out to those in the devastated areas. Absolutely incredible and heartbreaking.
Jeannie, so glad you fared well in the flooding. I feel sad for those struggling with loss - very hard for them to move forward...You are a stronger woman than me if you've STILL managed to stay out of that ice cream cake!! LOL. Your photos are great - those grands are wearing happy faces! Happy Birthday to all!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you're OK, Jeannie and that you're able to enjoy such happy birthday celebrations. You have such beautiful grandchildren.
ReplyDeleteGlad you and your family were safe during the flooding. Great pictures of your grandsons on their birthdays. That is a huge cake for a three year old! Is he a football fan already?
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