Cardinals Opening Day!

This is my back yard. Sunday night when the storms rolled through. Actually, there were no storms in Crestwood-- just some wind. Obviously some big wind. There were about 3 big gusts of wind. We were in the basement because the tornado sirens were going off. Then there was a thud. The root ball is over 6 feet across. It snapped roots that were atleast 6 inches in diameter. It pulled the electric, including meter off of the house. So the fam is without electricity. We have extension cords running from the neighbors to run the refrigerators. Other than that, it is back to the dark ages. It is interesting. No idea when things will be back in working order. I hate drying my hair, but when I cannot, I really want to.

Yesterday should have been a GREAT day since it was the start of the Cardinals season! Actually it had its moments. The Cardinals won 13-4. Pujols hit 2 homeruns to the upper deck and Rolen hit a grand slam. Carpenter did great. So hopefully this is a sign of a great year! I am so excited. Tonight is first game at the new Busch Staduim. The memphis Redbirds are playing the Springfield Cardinals. Should be lots of fun.