Literally I have reoccuring nightmares of this very scenario! I love the new banner and I am glad you made it safely back into the light!

I loooooooove the new banner and look, you guys are wearing new outfits too!
Plug in and charge up those monster lights I got you. Also get one of those flash lights that don’t need batteries that you can just crank. I had one and it was soooo fun. It lasted for 2 days and then disappeared somewhere after Ebow got to it.
I looooooooove blackouts. They are so much fun!

Pretty scary when you realize how unprepared you are in certain situations. Been there a few times.
Love the new banner. Very appropriate for summer!

First, sorry for the panic you were in! Even without a baby in my house, a power outage can throw me for a loop (even in the middle of the day!) Consider it a training exercise — now you know what you need to correct so things will be better next time. Did Isabelle sleep through it? I just had to replace my main flashlight after the batteries leaked and corroded my old one. Now I’ve learned I need to make a plan to check those batteries regularly before that happens again. It’s always something!

Second, love the summer look. I wish I knew how you do your artwork and wish I had a speck of talent in that department.

Breathe deep and remember the sun does come up again after the dark.

First–banner looks good.

Second–yes, having children definitely changes how you feel about emergencies. We have flashlights in every room–right next to the beds–even in the girls’ rooms.

We have an easy to find first aid kit that can be carried anywhere. And, my husband insists on having a box of non-perishables around for just in case moments (like hurricanes or bad snowstorm).

I feel for you and I so understand.