Storm Chasing

We have been so lucky to have storms this week! Hooray! I cannot express the excitement that stirs up inside me, when I see a flash of lightning, and hear the roar of thunder. It is just so cool! Today's storm was better than the one a few days ago, because it had more lightning. The forecast for tomorrow is more storms, I would love that! 

As the storm slowly approached our house, we all gathered around the backyard window to watch. It was an awesome show. As it started to pass over our home, I told the kids to get in the car so we could go and chase it. I love to chase storms! 

 We got everyone in the car and took a little drive...

 It is so fun to drive around in thunderstorms. There is something magical about it. It is a thrill. I am always super careful of course, and I would pull over if it got too crazy with rain and wind, but it wasn't too bad tonight. The kids enjoyed the ride.

 We went up in the foothills, and had another good show from a different perspective. The temperature was so pleasant, with a slight wind, and the smell of fresh rain -- it was perfect.

 The only bolt I caught on camera was totally on accident.

Good times. I could tell as I was driving the kids around that tonight was a night they will remember. I could tell that a memory was being planted in their minds, as we drove around in the dark seeking out the flashes of light. There is something really breathtaking about a flash of light in the darkness.

As the quote in my kitchen says:

"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass... it's about learning to dance in the rain." -Vivian Greene.