Tuesday Storm Watch

We spent most of Tuesday checking websites for information on now-Hurricane Ernesto and running outside to take pictures of the weather changes. It was a beautiful, stormy day.

We had some periods of pretty heavy rain.

We went out on the dock several times to check on the waves. I had never before seen any waves on this side of the reef.

The sky was spectacular.

We were a little concerned that there was already some sand erosion.

In the afternoon we decided to take a swim to let the boys burn off some energy. Jamma decided it could be a nakey swim. For the boys. First we had to check out the situation on the dock.

One last photo before I headed out to join them.

We had a great time — sprinkles and all. Janice and I had to stay underwater though because it was actually kind of chilly, which is rare. We ran in and took warm showers, and I thought we were in for the evening. But Jamma had other plans. During a break in the rain she suggested she take the boys out to hunt for treasures. Pretty soon she came back to get me because I was missing out. The boys were having a blast.

We saw Genie’s boat safely tucked up on land. He was out on his balcony checking things out, too.

Then we went to the dock to see how high the water had gotten and see if any waves came over the edge. (None while I was there, but apparently they had before.)

The waves were crazy high at the reef. My pictures don’t do it justice.

The wind and rain picked up overnight, but the kids slept right through all of it. I woke up a few times to thumps outside, but looking around this morning I don’t see any damage here.