Archive for February, 2010

Only in Chicago

Posted February 23rd, 2010, 9:08 pm by karl

We in Chicago are not content to have our snow simply fall to the ground; around here the snow goes in the opposite direction. Yes, that’s right, the snow falls up. Here’s video proof:

This was taken from my 24th floor office during a very heavy snowstorm today. You have to look closely, but you can see the snow between my building and the adjacent building falling up. At times during the day it was also moving in sideways and round-and-round fashion.

Ian turns 3

Posted February 22nd, 2010, 10:53 pm by karl

On Ian’s birthday, we had a party for family and friends at the house.

The following week we had another party for his friends. Six little boys, snacks, and cupcakes. Chaos ensued.

Valentine’s Day Cookies

Posted February 14th, 2010, 8:09 pm by karl

Oh, the agony of waiting 10 minutes for cookies to bake…

Ready for the oven!

Are they done yet?

I don't know how much longer I can wait!

No, seriously. Are they done yet?

Oven mitt at the ready!

Let's get those cookies out!

2 years old, and already touch typing

Posted February 11th, 2010, 8:08 pm by karl