At the last minute Kelly and the boys decided to put the hurricane shutters on (i mean like @ 1 am) Over all the big glass doors and kids room windows. We had a big ole slumber party with both boys staying here as well as their friends' dog whom they were sitting. Champ is a great dog and was very well behaved, he can come visit anytime! Harley(Britt's yorkie) was very jealous, but Kiwi loved him. The cats just hid. Afraid of the storm and the new dog LOL!
We played cards, ate munchies and it was really nice to have the boys back home. I went to bed around 4 and I think our elec tric was out for good by 5am. The wind howled. I don't like these storms at nite b/c you can't see whats going on. Charley was during the day and we could see things flying by (like roofs) and watch the boats get tossed and turned. But at nite, you just lay there and wonder...
I have a skylight above my bed and I keep wondering if it would collapse on us. It didn't even leak. YAY! The next day(24th) It was very windy and rainy for allot of the day. I got some pics when the rain stopped and the wind stayed rough til evening. 
The elec was out for a bout 12 hrs and the cable/internet for almost 2 days. Can't complain. The people across the street just got their elec back late last nite. And lots still don't have it (including Devin and Shane's Apt) they say it could be up to 2 wks. I hear the damage is wide spread in Naples, Everglades City and Opa Locka etc. Haven't left the house yet except to walk around my yard.
The kids and I picked up all the coconuts and palm fronds yesterday afternoon. 
The cold front has come in and it feels wonderful! We are actually chilly! LOL! well, for us it is...in the 60's is sweater weather. I know that somes pathetic...I was born and raised a yankee but I cannot handle the cold like I used to LOL! 
Anyway, we made it thru and the other house (the one we own and want to sell) had some roof damage and leaks but it is getting a new roof anyway, so when done, it will be fine. I heard downtown Ft Myers had some substantial damage to the buildings and they think a tornado touched down. I am anxious to go down to our beach and check things out. Kelly will prob get there before me tho.
Mama loves u... 11:57 PM
