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How in the world is my baby 13??? This spring it happened… she became a teenager! I remember always being worried about the teen years, middle school… but I actually like it! I like her… A LOT! I mean there are days where we want to pull our hair out… but for the most part … Read more

a ray of sunshine…

since before I knew sweet Julien was growing inside of me the sun would shine so warm on my shoulders… on my belly… Julien’s first weeks were spent basking in the French sunshine and floating in the sea and lakes…  Now that he is here I find him most happy in the sunshine…

a day at the beach…

I am definitely a water girl… and ocean lover… I have to live by the sea always… It makes me so happy to be by water. This day we spent the day in the sunshine on the shore doing everything beachy! I love how in Sweden instead of coronas on the shore you have a … Read more

I love the water!

gosh I really do love the water… maybe it’s because where we live we are surrounded by water… It’s an every day thing to be close to the sea and I totally do not take it for granted! never have, never will. It’s a part of me. Hanging with our family just kicking back enjoying … Read more

windsurfing in the bay

it’s days like this that make us really appreciate where we live…it’s a paradise… hot, the bluest skies, clear blue water…just sitting on the edge of our bay…with great friendseating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches…taking tuns on the board.

friends…

it’s so funny how small this world really is…back FIVE years ago we were pregnant and were searching for the perfect way to have a baby… then… we discovered a beautiful Birthing Home!we met the midwife… who I met a bit before… Heidi… we had something in common… we were together with a Swede!when I … Read more

a beach day and a puddle day!

a summer in Sweden… some days are full of sunshine and bright blue beautiful clear skies… and some days you have to stay in and play with treasures found in Farmor’s basement! so many hidden treats!Barbies galore! but with children you cannot ever be cooped up in the house… at least that’s how our girls … Read more

random fun!

just a little random fun…no theme… just some picsand two forgotten Disney pics (red dress ladies & fairy pic)… lots of beach fun these dayshanging with friends and familylong bubble bathsand board games I love nice and cozy days with not too many things to doexcept rinsing the sand off in between little piggy toes… … Read more

a lagoon kind of day…

one of our favorite places in our town to explore is the lagoons on Longboat Key! when we go we feel so happy… we feel it’s a little piece of paradise that we are so lucky to experience! not a care in the world… just need a bathing suit… an open heart and some light … Read more