Zavoral Villa!

Our holiday celebrations began in mid-November! Auntie Desha came to Minneapolis for a weekend event, so the boys and I drove up on Friday Nov 18 to spend the day with Desha and her friend. We went to the Mall of America where she helped me bra shop while the boys went to play with Auntie's friend around the mall. Then we had a yummy lunch and set off to the Science Museum in St Paul. We spent several hours there and had lots of fun. Then we went to eat dinner at a super delicious and swanky Greek Restaurant. Desha and I ate octopus legs! Yum! We waited out a snow storm with some long sister talks, and my late drive back home went well because the storm had passed. It was a long and fun day. Tanner and Dallin were so happy to be with their Auntie!!! Here's a random fun painting that Dallin did one morning sometime this Fall. I think it's a portrait of Daddy.  The day after we saw Desha, we got to enjoy a special evening at the Hormel Historic Home called Soup and Santa. I a...

These pictures are from Nov 1-17.  The weather was in the 60's and 70's for several days. We were able to play in the leaves again and enjoy the outdoors! My view from the kitchen sink window. Can you see the boys? Tanner and Dallin had a lot of fun building forts in the basement. They always have some kind of pillow fort or a boat house being constructed. For snack one day, we had strawberries with whip cream. I was intrigued by how differently my boys chose to eat because it was a perfect reflection of their personalities. Tanner meticulously cut his strawberries into slices... Then ate it carefully with a spoon. Dallin took a couple bites out of his berries, then discovered the cream, and went all in! Lilia and Manny took us out to eat at the Chinese buffet. We had a great time! There was a hot air balloon out back one morning. Dallin asked Jeremy for a ham and jelly sandwich. Huh? Jeremy decided why not, and made one for him. It was actually really good! Hurray for being in...