M. Sullivan Photography

April 20, 2013 M. Sullivan Photography Cooking, Family, Lake Superior, Photos, Weather

Life In A Snow Globe

When it began snowing again yesterday (Or was it the day before? I can’t keep track anymore.), a co-worker mentioned how the big flakes dropping outside our office windows made it look like we were inside a snow globe. She was putting a comical spin on our unfortunate weather pattern of recent weeks. The beautifully falling delicate snowflakes ended in over a foot of snow in our area by late this morning. 17.7 inches of snow was reported by the National Weather Service located just a few miles from us. North of Duluth along Lake Superior, another area had nearly two feet of snow.

I did find a little color to photograph. It was the best I could do.

Due to the storm that blanketed Minnesota in snow, Mike’s parents had to postpone their trip to visit us. We had hoped to celebrate Karen’s birthday with dinner and birthday cake, but due to poor road conditions, we had to cancel our plans. Unfortunately, the cake that I had baked to celebrate Karen’s special day would not stay fresh until we could reschedule our get-together. We had to sacrifice by cutting and serving it tonight after dinner without Karen here to celebrate with us. Happy Birthday Nana/Mom/Karen! Your cake was delicious!!

Dark Chocolate Cake With Fresh Raspberries

Don’t worry, I will make you another one when we see you next. 🙂

April 17, 2013 M. Sullivan Photography Lake Superior, Landscapes, Photos, Ships, Weather

Sunlight

Along with the many snow storms we have had this month, we have also had an absence of sunshine. I think the lack of sun has been even more difficult than the abundance snow. I am waiting to be inspired in my photography by budding trees, green grass and spring flowers. I yearn for something with color to take photos of. Unfortunately, Monday was cloudy and gray. I watched this ship come in under the Aerial Lift Bridge shortly after I arrived at work.

At close to 8 p.m. later that day, I had to drop by my office again and saw the same ship headed back out on Lake Superior.

The next day, the harbor had opened up and most of the snow and ice was gone. The sun had also made an appearance.

I also spotted a true sign of spring…the first robin of the season was in a spruce tree in the backyard.

Basking in Tuesday’s sunlight was short-lived. The clouds moved in today and the snow has started falling tonight. Storm totals through Friday are predicted to be 7 to 10 inches. Oh, how I yearn for sunlight!

April 13, 2013April 14, 2013 M. Sullivan Photography Lake Superior, Landscapes, Photos, Ships, Weather

The Never-Ending Winter

We can’t seem to shake the snow and cold despite the calendar telling us that it has been spring for more than three weeks. Our last storm dropped nearly 14″ of snow. It began on Thursday and continued overnight and into Friday. Wind gusts were over 50 mph. I stopped by Canal Park to check out the waves on my way to work. My photos don’t nearly capture the height of the waves, the strength of the wind or the spray of the water that traveled all the way to my parked car. I didn’t stay long as I needed to go into work and remain somewhat presentable.

We dug ourselves out on Friday afternoon. The snowdrift that was once our driveway was nearly 30″ deep. Mike’s old snowblower struggled, but made it through the heavy snow. We also had a huge snowdrift that ended up hanging over the roof of our house.

Mike played a little snowball golf in the driveway. It’s going to be a long time before the golf courses open.

The heavy winds caused ice to blow in towards the harbor blocking the way for many ships. We spotted nine out on the lake at one time, along with a coast guard cutter clearing the way for them.