Wind Storm of 2011 and Kayla's Gynmastics

So, we had quite the eventful evening after Tyler's birthday shindig. It had been 92 degrees that day, and we knew that it was to cool off considerably . . . and let's just say the transition was memorable! Out of nowhere (it seemed) the wind started really, REALLY blowing.

Bryan and his dad (overseeing the home made ice cream, BTW!) were in the front outside when it really got bad. I looked out the back and saw several things: 1. the patio table flying across the yard towards the field; 2. The grill was next to go; 3. The swing set crashed to the ground and the tower part began rolling/flying towards the field.

Just for reference . . . this is the BEFORE . . .

. . . and this is AFTER. Whoa. The tower part ended up behind the tall evergreen trees you see in the first picture below. About that time, I looked toward the field and saw this vertical "column" of dust, dirt swirling and Bryan came in yelling, "GET TO THE BASEMENT." Pretty scary for a minute or two.


When it was all said and done, we experienced a "Gustnado" -- who knew there was such a thing???? We lost a few shingles, the garage door got all twisted and bent (go figure?), and also lost the swing set, patio table, and grill. Still waiting on the insurance adjuster to come out to figure out how it will all pan out. But, we're all safe, and that's all that matters. Needless to say, we've heard the kids talking about "wind" ALOT lately!

And changing the subject . . .We let Kayla take a "mini gymnastics" class at the Y for the last month or so. It's nothing spectacular, but I think she enjoyed it. These are pics from the last day . . .