This is the view from my window right after it stopped snowing. You can see that the balconies across the street are completely filled with snow. I realized at this moment that things were going to be harder than I originally planned.
So I did my best imitation of Indian Princess hair...
Wrong type of Indian
That's more like it.
I got bundled up...
And I went exploring.
These are water fountains, but I don't think anyone's going to be using them today...
Kids went sledding down the monument at Soldier Field. They were having a blast!
This dog, Tess, was about as tall as the snow. But that didn't stop her from tunneling through it in her pink coat. Her owner said Tess was having a ball!
I fell down in drifts more than once trying to break a path. Here I fell into one and was covered in snow to my hips. Good thing I was wearing pants, leggings, and my dad's old, super-thick sweater!
For some reason, the sidewalk just stopped, so I walked in the street like everyone else. There weren't any cars out anyway.
These are the famed Tiffany Gardens in Grant Park. I couldn't go in any further than this. Some of the snowdrifts were WELL above my waist, and I was having a hard time as it was!
These are stairs, I swear!!
A distant picture of Buckingham Fountain, better known as the "Married With Children" fountain.
A little bit closer. Usually it's filled with water. Today it's filled with snow!
People were actually walking into the fountain. Hey, you'll never get that kind of chance to get so close to it ever again!
The snow was about knee-deep on average. Some spots were better than others, but it was quite a workout to get through!
One of my favorite spots in Grant Park anyway, this little tree-lined avenue was made even prettier by the snow.
The Bean (actually called "Cloud Gate") from the Millenium Park Bandstand
The Bandstand itself. There was security everywhere in Millennium Park, as opposed to Grant Park where one couple was just sitting in the snow with a couple beers.
Getting closer now. You can see Trump Tower in the background.
Of course I took the obligatory picture of myself at the Bean!!
The Bandstand in the Bean's reflection.
I took a lot of pictures of the Bean okay? But they're so awesome looking!
The sun is just starting to break through the clouds here.
The Chicago skyline is so awesome.
There's snow on top!
Someone decided to feed the sparrows. But you can actually see words on the entrance to Millennium Park. They're almost entirely covered by snow.
The famed guardian lions outside the Art Institute haven't shaken the snow out of their manes yet.
The Art Institute IS open, if any of you Chicago natives need to get out of your apartment for a couple hours.
Yep, that's a street that hasn't been plowed yet. It's nice for pedestrians though. I've never not had to worry about getting hit by cars while crossing the street before!
And if you want to see some REALLY awesome photography, check out my friend Kristen's blog, Through the Looking Glass. She's a fabulous photographer. Her pictures make me want to visit Oklahoma!
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