Snow Storm 2006

Tuesday, December 19th
- The news started talking Big Snow, forecasting 10 – 20 inches of snow in the metro area and a winter storm warning from Wednesday 6am to Thurs 5pm.
- Given that, Scott headed out to the store at 10pm to get a few staples in case we got snowed in.

Wednesday, December 20th
- The warning was upgraded to a blizzard warning for the same time period, and the accumulation predictions were increased to 14 – 24 inches and then 16 – 24.
- At 6am this morning, there was just a dusting on the cars and ground.
- By the time Scott had to leave for a morning meeting at Starbucks, the sky was filled with heavy flakes, and the roads were getting difficult. His meeting was near a grocery store (and probably a different Starbucks), so I had him pick up a couple more supplies, which was looking quite possible. He only had 4 items to purchase and did the self-checkout. Had he had to use the regular lines, he said the wait could have been 20 – 30 minutes!
- At 3:15pm our neighbor snow-blowed ("snow blew?") our driveway! Yay! Scott had shoveled earlier today, but Alan cleared out into the street a little, which is great, though we're still not planning to go anywhere. The street is about a foot to a foot and a half deep.
- I saw at 3:20pm the expected accumulation is up to 18 – 24 inches for the Metro area. We're further west, so generally get more than Denver Metro.
- 3:55pm – 9news says DIA has been closed.
- Patches will not come inside. We've been calling her, and I cleared her a path to get to the door, but she must be holed up. I don't blame her for not wanting to get out of a sheltered spot; the snow is hurling around.
- 5:40pm - with thewind, there's a lot of drifting in the back yard, but our picnic table has about 2 1/2 feet of snow on one end.
- Scott decided to brush the snow off the table before bed, to hopefully save the glass. There must have been 3 feet by then.
- Out the front door, drifting snow has created dunes up our walkway!

Thursday, December 21st
- We woke to snow virtually the same level on the sidewalk, driveways ( so much for snowblowing yesterday), and street. No one had been out in the roads. But by 9am, the snow blowers were in force. And cross-country skiiers and snowshoers, and dogs. Then a few snowmobiles and 4x4's and even some trucks and jeeps.
- Alan cleared (notice I'm avoiding the past tense of "snow-blow") our drive again, and Scott's off for a snowshoe workout around Bear Creek. I'm off to bed. Zach's napping, hopefully getting over his fever/cough/cold.
- Scott measured 29 inches in our yard.

If you click the title, you can see pics. Technical difficulties are preventing me from posting directly to this blog entry...I'll have to add some of the view out the front door later!

Happy Holidays!

We wish you a Happy Hannukah, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!

Cookie Exchange

I baked gingersnaps (not a snap) and some easy spice cookies (much snappier) for my 6th annual cookie exchange. About 15 of us, plus a few munchkins enjoyed some yummy treats and holiday cheer!

There are days...

...when this seems a perfectly viable option...

* In site? CHECK.
* Contained? CHECK.
* Comfort animal near? CHECK.

PS - This is not Zach...yet. Just kidding!

Santa

It was a big day! I got to tell Santa what I want for Christmas (I didn't even cry!) and ride da hoesses.

Holiday Concert

Zach's daycare held a holiday concert. In the youngest group (ages 1 and walking to 2), Zach went first. They sang "Jingle Bells" and "Happy Happy Hannukah" and one other song. Afterwards, we got a photo of Zach and his BFF, Ella. Notice they're even wearing matching corderoy and snowman sweaters?
(Click the title for more pics)

Peace!

He rests.


(12/1)

December 2006

Some pics from December, though Christmas pictures will be in another album.

Snow!

Conveniently, Scott was out of town the day we got almost a foot of snow. But luckily Zach was all ready to shovel. (11/29)

The day after the storm was beautiful, but still too cold to melt. (11/30)

Darn new gutter. (12/3)

Deck the house...

...with lights for Zachary, fa-la-la-la-la

Zach is really enjoying the lights this year, Wow-ow! He helped put some up at our house, and really enjoys driving around the neighborhood.

Suited up...it was COLD, but Daddy was anxious to put up some lights! (11/27)

Mama's crazy, but she really wanted to put up some more outside, so Zach got bundled again. (11/29)

Much warmer inside! (12/3)

Thanksgiving 2006

The bird going in at 8:30am - 26 lbs, needed some time to cook!

Setting up the feastCousins Katie and Zach
Tommy's ready for some mashed potatoes
Dish it up!

NYC Duds

Sportin' some duds bought in NYC!

Hmmm....

Moments in time:

Darn that pah-sih-uh! (11/14/06)

DiZACHit, the new Coke! (11/24/06)

Remnants of a holiday Oreo (11/24/06)
Creating DiZACHit (11/24/06)
Someone with small teeth chewed on my Advent candle! (12/3/06)

NYC - 11/11-11/13

I
had SUCH a wonderful time visiting friends in New York in November! Sandy, Lisa, and Jenn, all college friends, were the best tourguides and hostesses. We saw some of the city (5th Avenue, Central Park, Times Square, etc.) painted pottery, rode in taxis and the subway, chatted, and ate a lot of great food. I missed the little Boppin (and his dad) back in Denver, but sure enjoyed some girl time!

The Aquarium

Napping and schedules finally worked so that Zach and I could join Ashley (former coworker) and her son and some other moms and kiddos for a day at the aquarium. Once he was free of the stroller, there was no keeping up with him...but he enjoyed all the fiss!