Hurricane Flashbacks. Sharing It All + Food, Recipes, New Methods, Birthday Stuff, &

We have had SO much rain here in Tampa, Florida, and our property is seeing water levels we haven't seen since Hurricane Milton two years ago. 😳 Thankfully, we are safe, and I know what we're experiencing is nothing compared to what so many other families go through during these storms. But with all the rain leading up to Hurricane Isaias, I wanted to share what things have looked like around our property, show you some of the water levels, and revisit footage from the last hurricane that brought water this high to our land. It definitely brought back some memories! And of course, the one thing I was worried about at the time was whether we'd be able to have the birthday party we had planned for the next day. 😂 Mom priorities, right? There's a LOT more packed into this vlog, too. Recipes Mentioned: Dip: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdeN_vuuwuK/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&rpxt=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==&srtk=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Pork Tenderloin: https://www.studio-mcgee.com/read/hot-honey-pork-tenderloin Chili: https://www.andreascooktales.com/blog/2015/10/24/halloween-chili?rq=chili I'm making a delicious hot honey pork tenderloin with apple butter that is absolutely perfect for fall, along with a dip that would be amazing for football Sundays. I also try a new technique with my weekend sourdough bread, because apparently I'm always looking for ways to improve something! And remember that hair tool that was a complete disaster the first time I tried it? Well, I'm giving it another shot! I listened to your tips, took your critiques into consideration, and tried doing things differently. Unfortunately, we had some very similar results. 😂 My hair turned out okay in the end, but I'm still not convinced this tool and my hair type are meant to be together. I'll probably try again eventually because apparently I don't learn. But beyond the weather, cooking, and everyday happenings, there's something a little more personal I share in this video. After celebrating a birthday and seeing everything that goes into making a special day happen for your kids, I found myself processing some complicated emotions about family members who don't show up for them. It's hard when you want your children to feel loved and celebrated, and sometimes those feelings are bigger than you expect. I'm sharing my experience honestly, because life isn't always just the fun moments we capture on camera. Sometimes it's the emotions we have to work through afterward, too. So we're talking Florida weather, family life, birthday celebrations, motherhood, fall recipes, sourdough, and all the things that made this week what it was. Thank you for being here, watching, hanging out, and being a friend. ❤️ Let me know how the weather has been where you live, and if you've ever had to work through complicated feelings about family showing up for your kids. I'd love to hear from you. TheWads FloridaLife TampaFlorida HurricaneMilton DayInTheLife MomLife FallRecipes Sourdough FamilyVlog