Today we had a huge thunderstorm. Heavy rain, high winds, and hail. I made the kids go down to the basement when the hail started, and they did go there, though neither was happy about it. I wasn't happy with having to go down there, either! But the storm cleared out and all was well.
I am very glad that while we have been having a very wet spring, we are not having a terrifying spring as they have in other parts of the Midwest, such as Iowa and Wisconsin. I feel so sorry for the people who have lost their homes and/or have had their lives turned upside down due to the floods.
Soon after the storm cleared out, Dan got home from work and we headed to a party. I love parties held at this particular place. The people have a property of 23 or so acres not too far out of town. The property is shaped like a piece of pie with the pointy end containing their house, and is right on the main road. It is heavily wooded, and they have a small and pretty lake in the back. There is a floating dock for the swimmers, a sandy volleyball court, horseshoe pits, and a covered picnic shelter. At least once a summer they have a big party for families with kids. The kids swim and play and the adults chill out in a beautiful natural setting.
A lot of the people had left by the time we got there due to the bad weather. But we ate, and sat under the picnic shelter, and relaxed, and enjoyed.
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