Happy Polar Vortex!

My friend Chan and I prior to the Polar Vortex

Yes, we bundle up like this usually, today it just came in handy.

Happy Polar Vortex Day!

We have been experiencing temperatures that feel like -40 degrees and snow, oh the snow.

There is just so much - but that had stopped yesterday before the official start of the Polar Vortex.

While dressing to leave my house this morning at one point I was wearing 4 scarves.  A little panic ensued after I listened to all of the facts about frostbite on the news... 

The floor was covered in pee pee pads when we left today as poor little Mocha Bean was not going to be subjected to the elements. She was such a good girl and didn't go in the apartment until I took her out when it was a bit more manageable out in the afternoon. Last night before the cold really set in I put her in her coat and boots - the city salt irritates her little paws so much.  We truly think she get embarrassed when we have her wear these things - but much to Hunky's delight - this did make her evening walk go quickly.

Here's to staying warm - where ever you may be!  Throw an extra blanket on the bed for the next few days and layer up!

SNOW DAY!

For the 4th time EVER in the history of Michigan State University - WE HAVE A SNOW DAY!Coolest e-mail ever!

Not as much snow as predicted (up to 16") but enough to make it difficult to open the door!

The snow in the front of the complex had drifted up to my knees!

For those of you who are from warmer climates I created a fabulous little chart for you in case you ever end up in Blizzard City!

Hunky braved the elements to spend the Snow Day with me! Netflixs movie day here we come. First things first - we walked to get coffee!

We made it back from Biggby in one piece!

Happy Snow Day!

Hunky Family Annual Ski Trip!

A little late - but - here are some super fun pictures from Hunky Fiance's Annual Family Ski Trip! I just love being from Michigan - going "Up North" is a blast year round, although I seem to last longer when it's warmer outside... Anyway, we loaded up the Hunky Family minivan and drove north to cross country ski during a weekend with minimal snow.

The 6 of us loaded up in the back of the van! That section in the middle has been given the name "Anna's Seat" - pretty sure I'm the only person who has EVER sat there or at the very least I've sat there the longest.

We went on a hike and stumbled upon this gorgeous tree - seriously, click on it and admire the bark...

Hunky and his Fabulous sisters Laura and Bethany!

Hunky looks so very in touch with nature here... leading his family with a large pointy stick...

We climbed a really big hill - Go Us!

We found this heart shaped log so...We took a cutesy picture! (You will notice this on the side of the blog.)

There was a group of little pine trees - naturally we had to give them hugs!The whole gang after we finally got to ski on our last day - I took a huge spill and ended up in the car just about an hour after we started... Falling stinks when there is no snow for padding.

Bethany and Laura were great sports sitting by the skis! Maybe next year we'll strap them to the top of the car...It was a fun/exhausting few days of Pure Michigan!

Do you have any winter traditions that take you into the great outdoors?

The First Snow!

Ok - so the first snow flakes actually flew here in Michigan on Friday...

It is now, in my eyes, officially winter!

Which means boots. Boots that will put up with slush, rain, sleet, snow, and blizzard. Whatever good old Mr. Winter has in store for us here in Michigan. Meaning - in most cases fashion boots are very impractical...

Enter this super cute pair of WATERPROOF boots from Sorel...

How could they get more perfect - a cute modified hounds tooth that will keep you feet warm and stylish for $100!

Now let's accessorize our sweet new boots on Etsy!

This hat from vogueknitting is too cute!

Love this cowl scarf from Easy123

Don't these mittens from FairMaidenDesign look cozy..?

Have you found your boots yet?