(Alternate Title: I Hate Oncor)
In early December, Dallas got hit with a huge ice storm (which is not near as fun as a snow storm). We knew it was coming, and I had grand plans of hunkering down in our warm house, finishing our Christmas decorations, and drinking lots of hot chocolate.
But thanks to all the ice-covered tree branches that fell around our neighborhood (and the lack of quick assistance from Oncor), our power was out ALL weekend. That's right...for 72 freaking hours.
Which meant all the fabulous food I had purchased in preparation for the weekend had to be packed up and stored in nature's fridge.
We stayed with the Lockwoods on Saturday, and Ava got in lots of quality time with her cousins.
When our power still wasn't on by Sunday afternoon, we decided to splurge a bit and checked into the Palomar hotel (they allow dogs).
It was a wonderful little staycation in the middle of a crazy weekend. And Ava very much enjoyed her first experience in a Jacuzzi tub :).
Our power finally came back on Monday morning, but Ava's school was still closed. So we enjoyed a fun day inside…while I did about a thousand loads of laundry. And while the ice had thawed a bit, our house and yard were still covered...
Which meant all the fabulous food I had purchased in preparation for the weekend had to be packed up and stored in nature's fridge.
No power also meant no heat, which is no bueno when you have a toddler. Luckily, our sweet friends and family hosted us on Friday and Saturday night.
We stayed with the Hubbards on Friday. Not only did Josh and I enjoy hanging out with Russ and Tessa, but Ava and Grant also had a fabulous time!
When our power still wasn't on by Sunday afternoon, we decided to splurge a bit and checked into the Palomar hotel (they allow dogs).
It was a wonderful little staycation in the middle of a crazy weekend. And Ava very much enjoyed her first experience in a Jacuzzi tub :).
Our power finally came back on Monday morning, but Ava's school was still closed. So we enjoyed a fun day inside…while I did about a thousand loads of laundry. And while the ice had thawed a bit, our house and yard were still covered...
While I would love another snow day this winter, I pray our power stays on.
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