Blizzard of 2009 - 2010

What an exciting winter we have already had and it’s only the first of January. It all started a couple days before Christmas and really has stopped yet. We have had two major blizzards the first from the deep snow fall and the second from the high winds. We had a couple inches of snow on the ground about a wee before Christmas and this is what we woke up to Christmas morning.

That’s what about 17 inches of snow looks like. We ended up with a grand total of 19 inches from the Christmas blizzard. Other than Brittney having to work we just stayed inside and watched it snow.

The second blizzard hit us the beginning of week. We only got around 6 inches of snow but the winds kicked in this time between 30-40 mph. Nice light fluffy snow and high winds equals zero visibility and caused the interstate to be completely closed for the second time in two weeks. And with this storm we got the wonderful warm temps of 28 BELOW zero. We haven’t been above zero since almost Christmas. They are promising a warm up this next week to the high teens. I know Dad, sick isn’t it when the high teens is a warm up.

The follow pictures where taken this morning. This is what 27+ inches of snow in two week looks like not to mention all the snow we are lucky to have blow in our yard from everyone else's.

And yes the cat is still trying to get outside, although now she gets out and wants to come back inside pretty quick. But she is still running out the door when it opens. I came home from work a week or so ago and there she was just sitting on the porch mad as ever. She almost won’t let me pick her up. She ran outside and either no one noticed or they wanted to try and teach her a lesson. I don’t think she has learned anything but she took it out on me when I picked her up. Almost left her there, stupid cat.

Side note: I heard on the radio the other day while trying to keep warm on the drive to work that if you take a cup of hot water and the temp is below -20 that you can take it outside, throw it in the air and it will turn to ice or snow before it hits the ground. Last night it was below -20 so I thought the kids would enjoy giving it a try. Needless to say I now have a nice slick spot on my driveway now because we must have done something wrong. When the BIG cup of HOT water hit the ground it was still very much liquid. I think Brittney said something along the lines of "So stupid" and when inside, she wasn't impressed.

Band Competition

Well Sean has been after me for a few days now to get “His” video posted to the blog. So here it is. I got the chance this last weekend to attend the annual Sioux Falls Elementary Band Competition at Washington High School. Band classes from all across the district put together groups or solos and perform them for professional conductors or instructors. After each performs the judge gives them a few pointers and grades them. Sean should find out today what the judge thought of them and what grade he gave them. I would have to say the best part of the whole day was to watch how excited my son was to perform. It was only a 10 minute drive to the school but he must have asked 20 times, “Are we there yet?”, and “Dad, are you sure this is the fastest way there.” I had to keep reminding him that I knew where I was going and I prmoised that it was the fastest way possible.

Public Safety Notice

W A R N I N G !!!

The South Dakota department of public safety has issued a travel advisory for the entire state of South Dakota with special effaces the city of Sioux Falls. They expect this warning to be extended to the upper midwest soon. Due to State legislation and currently standing laws on the books. The great state of South Dakota has seen fit to license my 14 year old daughter to drive. On Tuesday, February 10th 2009 she received her learners permit. They are contributing to my never ending supply of grey hair. Consider yourself warned that should you cross state lines you are taking your own person safety in your hands.

She didn’t find this funny….lol. Being Dad is great !!

D.T.N.T.D - Dorks That Need To Dance

I didn't name the dance team, the girls did. All though it does fit them pretty well....lol. For the last couple of months Brittney has been working on a school talent show and this last Friday they finally got to show us where all the hard work had gone. The many many hours of pratice and getting mom and dad to drive her all over the place. I don't know how she will feel about me putting it up but oh well. I'm her father and if I want to show everyone my daughter being a "Dork" well so be it then... Enjoy.

"Brittney is in blue."

Skyforce Game

The family took in half of a Skyforce (basketball) game last night. The company seats where amazing which had us sitting about 8 rows up from center court. I must say that I would rather got to a Storm (football) or Stamped (hockey) game over Skyforce. Basketball just isn't my thing I guess.

This is just another meaningless post to play around with the video camera and authoring software. Although I managed to not only catch the REALLY bad cheerleaders for the Skyforce but a few shots of the kids as well. The camera has a pretty good zoom on it and Brittney thought she was safe sitting with her friends across the arena from us. Anyways, maybe this weekend i'll manage to actually shoot something meaningful of the family and post it next week.