Record April Snowstorm.

Here we are halfway through April, and there is still no sign of spring. This past weekend, we had a record blizzard that tore through the midwest and dumped 12 inches of snow in Sioux Falls. It was pretty bad. Our top wind speed was also 67 mph. So, it was windy, snowy, and just generally miserable. And there was actually a travel ban in place on Saturday, so we got to spend the entire day at home with two rambunctious kids. It went ok, but we are all ready to get outside and enjoy some nicer weather.

We spent the day playing games, working on Emma's science fair project, and just trying to keep the kids entertained. We ended the day by having a movie night, and we rented Ferdinand, which the kids thought was hilarious. It was a nice end to the day.

Sunday was spent trying to get our driveway and sidewalks cleared. We had drifts that were higher than our fence in some places. It was pretty crazy, and took quite a while to get everything cleared. Eventually, Emma and I went to the Library and Sam's Club just to get out of the house again.

I was lucky enough to get today off since we weren't very busy at work. I got to drop of the kids off at school and daycare, workout, and get some shopping in. It's been a nice day off. Also, it's sunny and 35 degrees, which actually feels pretty nice compared to what it has been.

There have been some fun Minnesota sports to watch lately. The Wild are in the playoffs, so we have been watching their series against the Winnipeg Jets. The Timberwolves are also in the playoffs, and just started their series against the Rockets, snapping a 15 year drought of not making the playoffs. And, the Twins are playing, and doing pretty well, so it has been fun to watch them as well. Yay Minnesota Teams not sucking for once!

In other news, Jim and Barb decided to get a puppy, and they brought him by the house the other day so the kids could meet him. I think he is a mini short-haired aussie, and they decided to name him Chase, which they thought Elliott would approve of. The kids were pretty thrilled to meet him, and I think they will have a great friendship with the dog. He is pretty cute.

That's about all that is new around here. We are all just waiting and hoping for Spring to actually arrive. There are some 60 degree days in the forecast, so hopefully that ends up being true and we can get some nice days and melt all this snow that we have!!

Chase meeting Chase. 

So adorable. 

April Snow

At least the kids like it.