Lightning almost hit our house! Yes, you heard me...LIGHTNING! You know the first thought that ran through my mind..."Shoot, I need to pay the renters insurance."
So hear is the whole story....
Addie and I were playing trains (her new favorite toy...Thomas) (I so have a tomboy), when a storm started drifting it's way over our house. Thunder started rolling and Guinness (the smartest yet most timid dog alive) started to get scared. She is completely an outside dog except when weather permits...eg...too hot, too cold, or when it storms really bad. So I thought I would let her in the house so she would stay calm. While closing the back door, I hear a loud crack, look outside and see the tree out the back is raining it's insides! CRAZY! Now, if you have never been to Australia, you may not know that Gum Trees or Eucalyptus trees are the native tree and are everywhere. They are also called "widow makers" because large, huge tree branches can fall at any moment, therefore, striking a farmer at any moment, making his wife a widow. So considering the large size of these trees it seems logical to be afraid that if it "decided" to fall down, it may hit the house (or catch on fire for that matter!). But luckily it stayed put but with a large scar.
Anyway, still safe and sound in Australia!
(Adeline wanted to see the tree with its insides out.)
(Adeline perfecting the fake laugh/smile for the camera)
(The trees insides....out.)
(A picture of the tree from the house.)
4 comments:
Don't think Ginnis is going to be your storm chaser. Glad it didn't hit the house since you and Addie were there alone. Hope Daniel made it back from his trip safe and sound. Addie looks so so cute with her sweet friend Ginnis. Give Addie hugs and kisses from Grammy.
Okay, so if the tree can make you a widow by falling on a husband, what will it make you if it falls on our precious Addie!! You silly woman! I know, Guiness was there to protect her, I see. Glad you are all doing well. Carter comes to visit next week so we are excited. Hugs and love all around, we miss you, Auntie M
Glad to hear that you are all safe and sound. Lightning is definitely not something you want to try to catch in a bottle because, most likely, you are going to get hurt...badly.
We love you guys and always enjoy seeing you on Skype.
Uncle Bob, Aunt Kathy, Alli and Spencer
Amber, I love your stories. They are all so cute. I love Addie's fake smile for the camera. I love you three. Give Addie a big hug and kiss from G-Pa.
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