there's a storm comin'

So, we're earthquake folks. I've got those drills and procedures down but we're entirely new to this hurricane thing.

We're taking the crash course from the news media and preparing for this major storm headed right at us.

Although parts of Houston are being evacuated, we're being told to stay put and prepare for power outages and possible damage from winds and storm surge.

I'm sure we'll be fine. We're prepared. Maybe just pray for my kids who tend to flip out over mild thunderstorms.

So far we've convinced them that it's going fun spending Saturday (riding out the storm) camped out in Mom and Dad's walk-in closet (because aside from the bathroom, it's the only place in the house with no direct exposure to windows) all snuggled together with games, snacks, the DVD player, and maybe even FLASHLIGHTS!