With all of the hoopla surrounding the big storm coming to Chicago, I wasn't sure that I actually believed that it would materialize like they said. However, it started to snow on Tuesday afternoon and didn't stop until Wednesday. Overall, it dumped about 21" (although it is hard to tell b/c the wind was HOWLING and created such huge snow drifts). On Tuesday night, I was praying that we wouldn't lose our power as I saw huge flakes coming down, heard the wind roaring through the chimney and experienced lightening and thunder during a snow storm. The whole thing was a little overwhelming. Needless to say, school was cancelled and I've spent a good portion of the day shoveling while the kids played (1/2 of the snow came from the plow that was kind enough to keep shoveling it back on our driveway once I was done shoveling).
Grant "sledding" on his tummy on one of the hills of snow by our driveway. Later on Wednesday, the sun came out and it was beautiful.
Carter's boots sticking out of his fort that he built. He got himself all the way in and is trying to convince me to let him sleep out there tonight (not a chance).
And what snack would you choose while playing outside in the snow? Of course...a popsicle.
Carter emerging from his fort.
Andrew outside with me this morning at 6:30. We were digging out for 2 1/2 hours all the while thinking - "it is still snowing-we're going to be back out here again in an hour!!"
This is on Tuesday when the storm started. They each put on 10 pairs of socks to keep their feet warm and had a blast jumping while the snow came down and the wind whipped them around. Overall the storm was a lot of fun, although I'm a little miffed that school is cancelled again tomorrow. Isn't 1 day enough???
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