A True Canadian Winter

We haven't had one of these in a while.
I believe that last extremely snowy and cold winter we had was back in 2008.
I remember this because my daughter was born a few months before that and trips to get her immunizations and doctor check-ups during that winter was very challenging to say the least.

You can say we've been pretty "spoiled" the past couple of years with milder winters.
Being Canadian you would think we'd be use to all this snow and freezing temps but according to my twitter stream and facebook timeline it's clearly evident that no matter how Canadian one may be...
we do not like the cold.

Big fluffy scarves, thick mitts and wool hats, double layers of clothing under husky coats and thick-set sorels or solid Uggs has pretty much been the fashion attire the past couple of weeks.

Mother nature teased us this winter with spring-like weather mid-late January and then just like that shook us with snowmageddon shortly thereafter.
Not just a measly 5, 10, 15, or even 20 cm of snow. Come on. It's Canada. She took it to higher levels (literally) with a whopping 40+ cm of snow.
I guess she felt she's been too lenient with us the past few years.
This past snow storm pretty much made up for it.

This was the sight of our backyard in just the beginning stages of the recent snow storm.
I think it looks beautiful and picturesque, don't you?
Snow can be beautiful.

But chaos hit the streets and commuting on the roads was near impossible (and extremely dangerous). So dangerous in fact that many people decided not to go into work that day to risk traveling in these conditions. But not my hubby. No way. He thought he'd brave it and go in anyway to catch up on some very important work.
God bless him for his determination and loyalty to his work (Can we say "Superstar Employee"?), but I on the other hand, would never risk driving in this weather.
I have a serious phobia of driving in bad weather conditions; I mean a serious one.
I hyperventilate if I was in a vehicle (even though not driving) and the weather was bad.
The good news is hubby made it home safe and sound with no major issues on the roads... well, almost.

Had to get stuck right in front of our driveway.

So my children and I spent the time stuck indoors doing lots of arts & crafts, playing games and watching tons of fun movies. We also did some baking.
But if you have children under 5, you will understand when I tell you that no matter how many indoor activities you do, cabin fever will kick in sooner than later. Plus having a little one watch all that snow outside and not be able to get out there is torture.

I would not, however; be complaining one bit had I been sipping a hot baileys coffee near an open fire in a ski chalet hidden somewhere in Aspen.
Perhaps something like this?

Aerin Lauder's Ski Chalet in Aspen (Photo courtesy of chiccoastalliving.blogspot.com)

How did you spend Snow Day this year?