Hurricane Matthew

We had heard about the hurricane coming but we didn't give it too much thought. We hear about them often it seems, especially this time of year, but they always seem to be calling wolf. We haven't experienced anything more than a tropical storm since we've lived here. One that gave Jeremy some time off from work and that kept us cooped up for a few days, but that's it. 

Tuesday of last week was a normal day. I needed to get blood work done so I left home in time to meet Jeremy at the office so he could just take Seth home and I could get it done. On the way there, I heard that the Governor was going to be doing a press conference so I texted my friend and asked her to listen and let me know what was said, since I'd already be in the office. Well, she did and I received a text from her shortly after saying that the Governor was evacuating us. I got to watch a bit of it in the office as well and when Jeremy came to get Seth he heard some of it. When we got home we decided that leaving was our best option. Things are a lot different when you have a little one. If it were just Jeremy and I, it probably would have ended differently. But, with at least 5 days of time off, we decided we might as well take advantage of it and go see family. 

We left on Tuesday night around 6pm. I'm still not sure what it was, but Seth ended up getting sick quite a few times. Long story short, we didn't end up leaving until after 10pm and even then the trip was very eventful. The first few hours we only went 10mph. We thought we were going to get ahead of traffic leaving in the night versus the next day, but apparently everyone had that idea. The trip to NY and again back to SC took us about 20 hours. This has only happened one other time when we hit snow one Christmas trip. To say it was miserable, especially with Seth is an understatement. Although I must say he was incredibly well behaved. 

But, all that to say, we had a wonderful time with family. I was just complaining how far away Christmas was, so to get an unexpected trip in October was just what the doctor ordered! I left my camera at home so I didn't get any pictures : ( Seth was able to enjoy time with Graysen - the little boy that my mom takes care of. Boy they were cute together! Graysen is 2, but was born premature, so Seth is actually just a bit bigger than he is. I could have watched them play together forever. Seth even tried giving him his paccy and puppy - you know he likes you then! And of course, he got some cousin time in with the Thomas' kids! We went on a hayride one night and had a day full of playing the next day. He fell into his cousin Reece as soon as he spotted him and was the sweetest to his new baby cousin, Adelaide! There was lots of spoiling and snuggling with Grandparents. Playing in leaves (speaking of which - I haven't gotten to see fall NY leaves since we got married - it was heavenly), going for walks. I always sing the blues of how far away we live when it's time to leave and that we will need to move closer : ) 

Luckily, we seem to have brought the cooler weather back with us and there wasn't any damage when we returned. It's a little more nerve wracking when you are a homeowner!

Christmas doesn't seem so far away anymore!