Superbowl Sunday

Photo 198-199: I'm off to eat some greasy food, and indulge in some of America's favorite pastime, football... Go Saints! Before I load up on nachos, burgers and some guacamole at my friend's party, here are some more snowy pictures with some sunshine thrown in. I'll be back tomorrow, a few pounds heavier, but hopefully with some funny moments and a Saints victory.

East Coast = SNOW!

Photo 196 - 197: We've been hit by a snowstorm, but it's nothing compared to what DC and Baltimore have to deal with. I looked at pictures this morning, and they really got snowed in. It's crazy how much snow they have to deal with. We got a few inches, but also have to deal with the arctic wind that is causing frostbite all over the place. It's FREEZING outside. The gray and cloudy skies aren't helping either. I dug out my car though, and managed to grab some shots along the street and highway. I'm all stocked up on groceries, and now bumming around on the couch. I refuse to go outside today... it's just too crappy.

As a sidenote, anyone a fan of this new blog editor? I changed back to the old one, because, quite frankly, the new one seems to be very outdated, and has less features i.e. multiple uploads, color schemes, picture sizes, etc.

Blue Skies

Photo 180: I am starting to resent the cold weather, I need some blue sky, some sunshine and some HEAT! I realize it's a pipe-dream for now, we have months of coldness ahead of us, but I can't help but hope. Here's a bit of blue sky to brighten your Monday morning blues...

Skiers' Village

Photo 177-179: Anyone jealous yet? Who is thinking fireplaces, marshmellows and a good book after a long day of skiing? How about I throw in some yummy cider, and I think the picture-perfect day of skiing is complete.

A Peak With a View

Photo 173-176: During my snowy adventures in a land far, far away (kidding!! I've always wanted to say that), I took a little gondola up to a beautiful mountain with Pedro safely stowed away in his backpack to avoid an early demise. I had already dropped him once in the snow, I wasn't going to do it again. SO, here are the images that were captured on top with one heck of a view, a beautiful sunny day to make me smile, and even better memories.

First Snowfall of 2009

Photo 163-168: After digging my car out of about one foot of snow, and accelerating around a few sharp corners and consequent "wohooo" slides, I went Christmas shopping this morning. It was very quiet and beautiful outside, because New Yorkers, even after monstrous snowfalls in years past, still seem to think that a foot of snow is a lot. By the time I dug out my car (approx. 10:30 a.m.) the roads were starting to be cleared. I loved it! My little Jetta is a trooper in the snow, and LOVES, and I repeat, LOVES slippin' and slidin' around the streets - all of course with due safety considered.

After not buying one present, because all the stores I went to were closed due to "the storm of the century," I went home to grab Pedro, and proceeded to see what frostbite was like. I hate taking pictures with Pedro while I'm wearing gloves, so needless to say, the 25 degrees plus the icy wind that decided to start up just as I was leaving the building almost helped me with said frostbite. I was going to drive to the park, take great pictures, but it was so cold, I ran around my neighborhood trying to capture some great moments like little kids building snowmen, having snowball fights, building forts... I found ONE snowman, and even he looked miserable in the cold weather. I guess I could have dragged my sorry butt to Central Park, but driving an hour into the city (probably longer with the road/traffic conditions) wasn't an appealing thought.

But here are some images from around the neighborhood from our first official winter snow day. The sun came out a little bit, and I even caught a little boy doing his dad's job... shoveling the sidewalk. lol Hope everyone stayed home with lots of hot chocolate, movies and everyone is getting ready for the holidays. I can't wait for it to be Christmas!

Rain Instead of Snow

Photo 160: So I was expecting some snow to fall this weekend, and we got wet, that's about it. Even the poor leaves were bowing their little leaves with the onslought, but it's ok, I have a feeling it's going to be a white Christmas soon. And I'll be enjoying it in three different states this month, so "let it snow, let it snow..."