My warm-weather loving family left the comfort of balmy Charlotte to visit us this past weekend. Their trip happened to land on the most brutal, frigid days of the Minnesota winter. My sister, Tanya, her husband, Nick, and their son, Nazar finally got to experience what 0 degrees feels like on the precious face. I really enjoyed watching their reaction!
When my sister and her family flew in, we were right in the middle of a blizzard. We immediately took them outside to go sledding. I could almost hear Christmas carols in the background! It was certainly fun while it lasted. Before we knew it, our kiddos got cold very fast and the rides weren’t quite as fun. Granted, it was Nazar’s very first snow day. Josie showed him how it’s done.
After warming up inside, we went out for some comfort food. North Coop’s Fried Maple Bacon Chicken hit the spot and my usual “thank you, I’ve tried my best” joke landed.
Next day: We had the entire Saturday planned, but God chose a different route for us. After having a cozy morning inside, we put on our winter gear, grabbed our kids, and drove out towards Minneapolis. Our initial plan was to grab sushi and head to the Mall of America. The roads that day were horrible. No salt could handle that ice! We were crawling along at 30 mph. After fifteen minutes and only three miles in, Josie vomits all over herself. That was clearly a sign for us to go back home. Yup, I am one of those moms who forgets to bring an extra outfit for her toddler. From that moment forward, Josie’s temperate was super high and she lost all interest in her appetite. Our baby girl was teething again and she just wanted to cuddle.
Our husbands dropped us off at home and went to grab us that sushi that we craved. God kept them safe on the road as we chilled in our cozy home.
Super random but did I ever mention what my husband is most excited about in our new home? His infrared sauna! Every night was a spa night for him and Nick. Meanwhile, Tanya and I drank tea by the fireplace as our babies slept.
Sunday was another great day. Due to the extreme cold and a sick toddler, we decided to stay home and sent our husbands to church. After having another relaxing morning, we began to get dressed for lunch at our parents house. We spent a few hours there having delicious food and pleasant company with my husband’s family. Afterwards, we headed to the mall of America as promised.
On Monday, my wonderful husband had to go to work to provide for the family. But the rest of us went to spend that money on caffeinated beverages. We went to one of our favorite coffee shops - Spyhouse, where they served us the most delightful lattes. We met up with a friend and took lots of photos! Ended the night with board games and pizza! It was Tanya’s first time playing this board game and she won. I claim that it was “beginner’s luck” because I had the same thing happen to me when I first played it! Lol
My family left super early in the morning. Waking up to a quiet house felt so weird at first. Josie was looking for her little cousin, but couldn’t find him. He wasn’t there to greet her after her nap. They need to reunite asap! And so do we! Looking forward to our family reunion in April️️ I’m feeling extra blessed.