From This to That: Life Update

Well I am back from vacation and struggling to catch my breath.  Coming home from vacay and diving back into full-time work without any time to unpack, do laundry, get groceries, etc. is always a bit tricky, don't you agree?  Add on several delays, an unexpected overnight stay due to a misconnection, and getting hit with not only the cold but a MASSIVE snow storm that stopped our city.  Let's just say it's been a long 5 days.  So let's take a look at the life transformation that has happened in less than a week. 

From palm tree and beaches....

To brutal winter!  

Not only was it really cold when we arrived but then we endured a massive snow storm this past weekend.  We are used to snow but not like this and not all at once.  In my 18 years of teaching, we've ever called 2 snow days and yesterday was one.  We couldn't go anywhere and the city asked everyone to shut down and stay off the roads so that they could enact cleaning crews as quickly as possible.  

From cute bathing suits....

To snowsuits, Sorel boots, toque and mitts (and not to just look cute but to stay warm).

From relaxation....

To learning to snow blow and shoveling for hours.  

You guys, Logan left to spend the weekend with a buddy before the storm (my idea), but the result was that for the first time in my life I had to snow blow our three car driveway and shovel endless amounts of snow.  Now I've shoveled in the past but this was SOOOO much snow.  My dad was going to come but he couldn't drive to me because vehicles couldn't get through and he was stuck immediately.  But I did it and I am proud of myself and so grateful for all that my husband does for our family.  Also, I have no need to ever do it again, thank you very much.

In all honesty, life has been very good and I am happy to say that we are all happy and safe.  Back to regular routine tomorrow!  Also next Monday I'll be sharing the spring/summer PJ set everyone needs in their life.