Snow Day! aka Snowmaggedon '11!

Dylan looked out of the window this morning and said "This is the best snow day I've ever had!"

Actually, it was his first ever official snow day from school, but one that will definitely be remembered!

Here is our first look at the snow this morning through our family room window.

After 22 hours of snow, it finally stopped coming down at about 3 pm, so Joe ventured out. Snow up to well over his thighs.

It took 3 hours to dig out (he helped the a few neighbors too!) We just bought this used snow blower from our neighbor earlier this season. It was the best $40 we spent this winter. lol.

After digging out.

We have another snow day tomorrow! Maybe we'll try to venture out and build a snowman or something! Or maybe not, it is supposed to be 10 degrees high.

Spring can't come early enough!

BTW, Happy Chinese New Year. It's year of the rabbit. Whatever that means. :)

Wicked Cold

It was a brutal week weather-wise in Chicago/NWI. We had double digit sub-zero temps all week making the commute to work for me exhausting and bitter. One morning it was -50F with the windchill. Wind chill is a big thing to consider in Chicago. You dress for the windchill not the 'real feel' temp.

I am posting these photos for my Texas family and friends. A girlfriend from Dallas once came to visit us during winter and was so excited to help shovel snow. She was giddy about snow. I forgot how that feels to see so much snow and be happy about it.

Joe spent 2 hours one night last week shoveling the snow out of our driveway and sidewalks. I don't think giddy is a word I'd use to discribe his feelings about the experience!

Check it..Crazy long icicles around our house. Some were at least 5 feet long. Downside of owning an 80 year old home - poor heat retention.

Piles and piles of snow in the parking lot of Target. There were dozens of piles, bigger than our SUV. You don't see snow like this in Dallas/Ft. Worth!

I am so ready for Spring.

Heck, I'll settle for temps in the 20's! Which is what the weather man is promising for us next week. Lucky us.