The truth be told...I LOVE this stuff.
I am a fan of watching the snow fall, heading out to shovel it up, and spend the rest of the time inside eating up stored food and living off what we have. (I'm part squirrel - I LOVE to have stuff on hand in case of emergencies!) So, when word went out that Chicago would be hit hard - I counted the seconds to see if it would really happen. We were BLESSED beyond belief yesterday to all get home in good time, hunker down to hear the 60 mph winds, and NOT lose power overnight. We headed outdoors early on; while it was still coming down at about two inches an hour. Needless to say....
I am a fan of watching the snow fall, heading out to shovel it up, and spend the rest of the time inside eating up stored food and living off what we have. (I'm part squirrel - I LOVE to have stuff on hand in case of emergencies!) So, when word went out that Chicago would be hit hard - I counted the seconds to see if it would really happen. We were BLESSED beyond belief yesterday to all get home in good time, hunker down to hear the 60 mph winds, and NOT lose power overnight. We headed outdoors early on; while it was still coming down at about two inches an hour. Needless to say....
The kids could have cared less how strong the blizzard whipped across their faces, but rather how tall the snow drifts were at our front door...
If someone injected a serum into their system today - it had to have been labeled OVERJOY on account of SNOW DAY.
We spent a good hour and a half trying to get a path from the front door out and another from the backdoor to the alley.
I tried to snap as many pictures as I could...
...to show the depth of the nearly 21" we received in all.
I tried to capture my reflection in the back door to show the footage from there towards the garage, but the falling snow kept stealing my focus!! It got to the point to where I had to put the camera away because the wetness was getting to dangerous to the lens and body - so wish I could purchase a water proof casing.
We went into warm up and have some lunch for a while, before heading back out. Early afternoon afforded us some nice sunshine and easier shoveling...
...or blowing...thanks to a friendly neighbor!!
Aly loved darting back and forth through the blower's snow throwing episodes!
When all was said and done we were able to clear out enough to find the pavement...
...and walk over to the main arterial streets where I typically catch the bus...
The sidewalks are still difficult to manage, but I guess the buses will be running if I need to head back to school on Friday.
Chato swore he would help out...with this little shovel he found on the side street...
That's my man...gotta love him.----------------
When all was said and done today...
...everyone made a great effort at getting the area cleared. The side streets are still really rough for any vehicle that doesn't have 4 wheel drive (Thank goodness our Suburban does!) so Chato should be able to get out in the AM. Thankfully, too, CPS has awarded us with one more SNOW DAY to enjoy tomorrow! WOO HOO! Can't you believe it!? I almost didn't!!!
4 comments:
I LOVE IT TOO!!!!!!! I watched it forever last night, we spent most of the day outside shoveling and playing! I love looking at everything blanketed in white!
I love the first one of Aly and the one of her jumping! Aren't you glad brandan still cheeses for you <3
i love the picture of Aly fling above the snow. and wow that's a lot of the white stuff :)
You were brave to go outside to take pics. I didn't leave the house! Sent the kids out but took pics from through the window!! Heehee
Wooooow! That is a lot of snow! I love all of your pictures, they are awesome!!! The kids look like they were having so much fun! Keeping my fingers crossed for you that you get one more day:)
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