Blizzard of 2011!!

I'm sure most of you have heard, read, or watched the news coverage of the great blizzard of 2011. Chicago is supposed to get hit hard! :(

"Every Chicago resident should brace for a storm that will be remembered for a long time, there is no reason to believe, at this point, that the storm will miss the city."
said Jose Santiago, head of the Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications.

The blizzard warning for Tuesday and Wednesday forecasts up to 20 inches of snow. Wind gusts of up to 60 mph will create whiteout conditions, making travel nearly impossible, possibly flooding stretches of the lakefront and knocking down power lines.

The snow is expected to hit between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. today, falling at 1 to 2 inches per hour. The worst is expected to come between 9 p.m. today and 5 a.m. Wednesday with a snowfall rate of 3 to 4 inches per hour, Santiago said. Lake effect snow could add an additional 6 inches. (via Chicago Breaking News)

It's going to be brutal! And honestly, part of me is sad I won't be there to witness the Blizzard of 2011!!


I hope all my friends and family stay safe and warm during the Blizzard!

On a lighter note...Here's something to warm everyone up!




Stay warm, everyone!

And share your blizzard pictures!!

Brr Winter is Here

I'd like to know where Fall went? When did the weekend end? And how cold is it really going to get this year??

How is it already Monday?

Saturday I woke up to our first real snow! It just started coming down and took it's sweet time blanketing the whole Chicago area.

Later that night I had my friend L's bridal shower. It was at D.O.C. Wine Bar and not only was the food & wine great, but we giggled like little girls. It was such a great night out! Her maid of honor, and our mutual friend J, hosted the shower and she did one heck of a job!

My parents' backyard covered in snow!

Ozzie lives for the snow!

Boots are a must for weather like this. And I actually need to order a pair of cozy liners, mine are currently MIA.



I spent the rest of the weekend snuggled up in warm sweaters and throw blankets!


Hope your weekend was fabulous! And I really hope it wasn't as cold where you're at!