Hurricane Dorian

With all the preparations and the hysteria, the hurricane ended up steered away from us. (Derek's work had put us up in a hotel near the company so that Derek could remain working through the hurricane.)

This was all we got:

One "downed" palm branch!

Can you see how disappointed the boys were--even when I asked for a nice picture for Daddy?

As everyone walked away from the branch, Samuel seized it. He was going to keep the memory of Dorian alive.

But then as we walked, the gusts of wind began, and Samuel's fun started.

And adventure boy was SO HAPPY he had his trophy piece ready!

And then he shared,

 and the "fortress" (Cherish) held firmly,

and all were happy!