More Snow!

We got hit with more snow today, it's been snowing since at least 5:45 am this morning when I got up with Merrick and it has been going steady all day. I tried to measure the snow on our deck, we've got at least a solid 4 inches of snow.

We haven't ventured out to play in it yet, although I think we'll try tomorrow. We've been holed up in the house having fun with the Rock Band that Travis brought home from work. Merrick really likes to play the drums. He has also been enjoying the chocolate chip cookies that I made (what else is there to do when it's cold outside?).

Rock on!
Future Drummer?



Yum.. Chocolate Chip Cookies

Fun in the Snow

As most of you know, we were hit with snow yesterday. Travis and I left the house early Sunday morning to get in a long run before the snow hit. We joined some friends up at Leif Erickson to run about 7 miles. There wasn't much snow on the ground when we started and it was fun to run while it was snowing out. By the time we got done and headed down the hill, the snow was starting to accumulate fast. Thinking there still weren't many people out on the roads, we took the normal route home, which includes I-5. Big mistake! The road was a mess and there were cars either wrecked or abandoned all along the side of the road and many people pulled over putting on chains. What is normally a 20 minute drive took us 1 1/2 hours. We spent the rest of the day inside where it was warm.

Today I stayed home with Merrick and we decided to brave the elements and go out and play in the snow with Merrick's friend Zachary. It was really cold out and I made the decision to come in well before Merrick was ready to. The snow is like powder and doesn't pack well, so no snowmen or snowball fights today. Maybe the snow that is expected on Wednesday will be better!

Zoo Lights

Travis, Merrick and I decided to head out to Zoo Lights this evening. We figured since it was a nice evening, we would brave the crowds and head out to see the lights. It was the first time for all of us, and if you're not in the Christmas spirit after being there, you really must be a scrooge!

Bryan Adams Concert

Travis and I headed out Saturday night with Mike and Leann to see Bryan Adams at the Aladdin Theater. He did an acoustic show and because the venue is so small, we were able to get good seats. I was actually really impressed with his show. He sang for about an hour and 45 minutes without a break with either just his guitar or sometimes accompanied by the piano. I wasn't able to get very good pictures, but I was able to get some video footage through my camera.