Again thank you so much for praying for my trip to New York! I really felt calm on the plane and had a safe wonderful time there with my sister.
We did some shopping, eating out and also just relaxed and enjoyed each others company as well as the incredible view from our condo. This is the bedroom I had for the week.
That is the Hudson river out the window just down from where the plane crashed into the water a couple of weeks ago.
This is the main living area.
and the kitchen area.
As you can tell it was not hard to unwind in such a lovely setting.
Now for reality!!!
This is what I came home to. The worse ice storm in Arkansas history!
Like the rest of our town we have begun a very long slow clean up process.
It is hard to believe this is the same town I left.
After a warm weekend we made a big dent in the clean up but there are still people around us without electricity.
Despite the huge task ahead we have much to be thankful for. I know many of you have been through your own share of weather related destruction and you can totally relate to our mess plus more.
And it also dawned on me that this city over came one of the worse tragedies on US soil......
and they have picked up the pieces very well.
I think we will make it just fine!
Welcome Home! I'm sorry there is so much damange from the ice storms at your home. We've had snow and ice here and there have been some trees and stuff damaged in our area but we have been fortunate not to have lost power and we don't have any damage at our home. I don't think we've had as much ice as you guys have.
Your condo looks wonderful and I love the view from your windows. So glad you had that special time with you sister. You guys look so much alike. Looking forward to hearing more about New York. I've never been there so love hearing about it.
Posted by: Cathy | February 02, 2009 at 06:29 AM
Wow! Are you two GORGEOUS together! You look like twins..and models. The condo looks very nice. Glad to hear you have power back at home.
Posted by: The Inept Aspirant | February 02, 2009 at 06:50 AM
You and your sis are just too cute....great picture! Your view from the condo is spectacular. You did get hit hard in the ice storm. I hope there is not too much damage to your home and property. ♥
Posted by: Darlene | February 02, 2009 at 06:50 AM
I am so glad you had a great time and good flights!! Man you guys really got hit hard up there! Praying that the clean up continues to go smoothly. Do you guys have electricity now?
Posted by: sara Bowyer | February 02, 2009 at 07:20 AM
What a beautiful pair you two are. Glad you had a great time together - what a gorgeous condo.
Oy. What a mess - glad to hear that the clean up is going well. I hope the groundhog does not see his shadow - we could all use spring.
Posted by: jen@ourdailybigtop | February 02, 2009 at 07:55 AM
Glad you are back safe and sound. Even more glad you had a wonderful time with your sister. I have been praying for you and the other families. It all seems so raw! I pray the power comes back on soon and the clean up goes quickly.
Posted by: rrmama | February 02, 2009 at 07:58 AM
Welcome back...missed you. You were really in a gorgeous condo. There seem to be a lot of hard work ahead with the big cleanup...so I pray for you much strength.
Posted by: Lynette | February 02, 2009 at 08:39 AM
Welcome home. So glad you made it safe and sound. I continue to pray for everyone out there affected by this storm. Lots of clean up, but you're right, y'all will weather this storm well. Many blessings to you. You are your sis are gorgeous! :)
Posted by: Angie | February 02, 2009 at 08:42 AM
Thankful you felt calm on the plane and returned home from a fun and relaxed time with your sister. Beautiful shot of yall. Not such a beautiful shot of your yard...so very sorry yall got hit so hard. As you mentioned...this too shall pass...I bet you're gald to see hubs.
Posted by: Sit a spell | February 02, 2009 at 08:59 AM
Wow your sister is just as beautiful as you are! Those are some great genetics my friend :)
I loved looking at the pictures of the condo. Is that something you rented or is that your sister's place? It really is lovely.
Glad you had a great time!
Posted by: Laura | February 02, 2009 at 10:13 AM
Awesome pictures!!
That condo looks amazing!
Its incredible the destruction some ice can do.
Posted by: Valarie Lea | February 02, 2009 at 10:28 AM
Welcome Home! Glad to hear that your trip went well--sorry that you came back to such a mess!
I'll keep praying for you all as you work through this clean up process! Let me know if you need me to send some brownies your way! :)
Posted by: Maria | February 02, 2009 at 10:33 AM
good luck with the cleanup. :)
Posted by: Brooke | February 02, 2009 at 12:09 PM
Glad you are home and you have power. Sounds like the trip was perfect (except for the worrying about home). It is always so sad to see the damage to beautiful trees, they take so long to grow.
Posted by: Terry | February 02, 2009 at 01:11 PM
Welcome home!! Glad you are back! Those pictures are unbelievable! That condo was gorgeous!!
Posted by: Shannon | February 02, 2009 at 02:07 PM
The view is beautiful. And the two of you? Totally gorgeous couple of hotties! (is that rude? calling you hot?...hope not. I mean it in the classiest way possible) :)
Sorry about all the ice. Sheesh, looks worse than Minnesota. Hang in there!
Posted by: Heather of the EO | February 02, 2009 at 02:45 PM
You two are gorgeous! What a pretty place she has to live!
I am glad you had fun--sorry you had to come home to such a mess!
Posted by: Lisa@verybusymomwith4 | February 02, 2009 at 04:28 PM
Glad you are back and that you had a wonderful time in NYC with your sis. You both are beautiful. I hope you guys thaw out real soon and that you can pick up all the pieces and come spring, everything will have a whole new look.
Posted by: Edwina | February 02, 2009 at 04:33 PM
Glad you made it home from NYC and that you and your sis had a great time. The two of you are beautiful. I also hope you guys thaw out real soon.
Posted by: Edwina | February 02, 2009 at 04:34 PM
I am glad to hear the plane trip went well and that you had a great trip.
The first picture is amazing, you are both so beautiful!
We missed out on the ice here and we are so thankful for that.
Posted by: d | February 02, 2009 at 06:27 PM
The condo and the views were amazing! It sound like you had a wonderful trip. Thanks for sharing the photos. I am new to your blog and look forward to checking in regularly.
Posted by: designergirl007 | February 02, 2009 at 07:46 PM
So glad you had a wonderful time with your beautiful sister. And what a gorgeous condo.
The ice photos from AK are unreal.
Blessings and glad you are back.
Posted by: Tammy | February 02, 2009 at 09:31 PM
Glad you made it home safely. I love NYC and could go back there tomorrow! Glad you had a great time and the view from you condo was breathtaking!
Posted by: Vicki | February 02, 2009 at 09:40 PM
Hi Jules~ I'm glad you had a great time & are home safe and sound! You & your sister are just beautiful. :) And what a great place to stay! I'm glad to hear you all got a reprieve from the cold & it warmed up a little, too. Those ice pictures are just unbelievable...
Posted by: Ms.Tee | February 02, 2009 at 11:44 PM
Oh my goodness. What a sobering reality check at the end. Great point! I have been praying for you whole community during this clean up time. Much love!
Posted by: Rebeckah | February 03, 2009 at 07:23 AM