I'm sure that you all heard about the 5.4 magnitude earthquake that hit the LA area. The epicenter was actually closer to us in Chino Hills, which is about 20 minutes from us. The earthquake was felt from San Diego all the way to Las Vegas and supposedly there were like 90 small aftershocks felt after the main one. Needless to say, I was scared to death and my legs were shaking for a good 15 minutes after. Dave was at work, Mason was at school and Jaxon had just woken up from his nap. I was leaning over his crib to pick him up when it all started. I didn't know what to do... stay there and get down, run outside, get in a doorway... Zoe came running into the room trying to figure out what was going on. Luckily, about 20 or so seconds later it stopped. I felt a little aftershock, but that was nothing. I knew it was bigger than the first one we experienced in March (which was only a 3.5 or so) b/c it was a more violent shake and lasted longer, but never thought it would be a 5.4!!
The cell phone lines were dead for just a little, but luckily I was able to get through to Dave via chatting online and Mason's preschool through the landline. Everyone was fine and we didn't have any damage. It was cute when I asked Mason about getting under his desk (I had found out earlier that they do earthquake drills at his school, which consists of getting under the desk and putting your hands over your head). He said, "Ms. Lee said we had to get under our desks until the elephants stopped jumping and making all that noise!" I thought that was a really good way to handle it without scarying the kids. He didn't seem the least bid scared or worried!
So, now I have told Dave we need to have an earthquake preparation meeting b/c I didn't know where I should have gone w/ Jaxon or where to turn off the gas if needed. I have since found out that the best place to be is under a sturdy piece of furniture, like a desk, hold on and ride it out!! I have added a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit to our grocery list! Call me a chicken, I don't care! That was TOO EERY and there is 99% chance that it will be just me and the boys again when the next one hits!! Welcome to Cali, right!
Below is a video showing the earthquake hit during the taping of Judge Judy!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kJbsBL4tAQ
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Hey Guys!!! I thought about you and and heard you were ok. The pictures are great. Dave looks like he's really playing at a Saturday night gig!! luv ya! Aunt Paula
tracy you are not chicken, i would have been shittin my pants!!! haha, love ya
Ps. this blog this is so cute :)
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