Embracing This Crazy Nebraska Weather

I'm a transplant to Nebraska, and even though I've lived here for 20+ years I still don't consider myself to be from Nebraska.  However, I have learned to embrace all things Nebraska.  I even follow, cheer for and look forward to Husker athletic events (okay maybe not basketball, but next year is a new start).  I've recently embraced severe weather season.  I'm actually looking forward to it for the first time since I moved here.  So why after 20 years am I finally looking forward to it?  Because of this:

My tornado survival kit.

I have taken it upon myself at the suggestion of our families favorite local meteorologist to put this kit together.  I also recently purchased this:

My very first weather radio.

I feel extremely prepared.  My oldest son and I created this area

as our designated tornado shelter and we have been running drills the past couple days.  He is so excited and prepared.  He even has his very own job to do if he should hear the sirens wailing.  Yesterday while visiting his grandmother and aunt they watched Storm Chasers on The Weather Channel.  He was so excited and riveted by what he was seeing.  He loves the weirdest things, like Auction Hunters, anything on the Food Network, jalapeno stuffed olives, pickles and mustard.  Is this kid 5 or 25?

Well anyway let's get back on topic, this season is supposed to be a record season for tornadoes and now that I am prepared, I'm sure nothing will happen.