Along with everyone else, our lives seem defined by the various snow storms that have occurred so far this “winter” (which isn’t even officially here!). It has given us the opportunity to do things we normally might not. The children have loved playing in the snow - Louis more than Mabel, but she is getting there. Louis is getting to the point, like most kids his age, that he doesn’t seem to mind his bare skin touching the snow. Even Happy has had the opportunity to play in the snow, something very out of the ordinary for her.
We had the chance to meet some friends for lunch at the Midtown Market in Minneapolis. We only get there about twice a year, but it is always good to get out to try and buy some new and interesting foods (this particular trip meant quail eggs which made for good deviled eggs later that day). We received 21.5” of snow a few Saturdays ago, and like most were forced to stay indoors all day. The kids had a ton of fun coloring, cuddling on the couch and playing. That afternoon we made lasagna from scratch – homemade sauce and homemade noodles. Louis got the job of turning the crank to flatten and stretch the noodles.
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| Louis, Mabel and their friend Henry at the Midtown Market |
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| Test run of the noodle maker |
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| Mabel cuddling with Happy |
We also decorated for Christmas. We have two trees this year and the children helped decorate both. Both are incredibly excited for the upcoming Christmas week.
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| Papa the Sherpa |
