Alice in Wonderland Party!

oh my oh my… what an amazing birthday party! our little Isabelle has been loving the story of Alice in Wonderland… she also loved the Johnny Depp film… so it was no surprise when she said she wanted a “wonderland” party! I was quite excited too! some fun details… there is something so magical about … Read more

put put…

what fun to play put put (mini) golf! it was seriously one of those magical days, that when we left my cheeks hurt from laughing so much! and I was so happy that this magical day happened to be on our little girl’s birthday! I mean look at that tongue… such concentration! of course there … Read more

she’s 5…..

my little baby is 5! as the day was approaching I felt that thud in my heart… that gulp that won’t go away… that weepy feeling of … how can this happen… so fast. I mean it does seem right… it has been a very FULL 5 years… but 5… really!? Then the other night… … Read more

birthday morning…

birthday mornings at our home are full of whispers… pitter patters… scamperings… hurries… then a deep breath and we sing! I love our tradition… We do birthday mornings like they do it over in Sweden where Pappa bear is from… we make a nice breakfast while the birthday girl is fast asleep… or pretending… while … Read more

Welcome to the BIG TOP!!!

We had quite a fun party for Cecilia’s 2nd Birthday!!! Circus Party!!! what a fun time it was! the girls worked on the cake together… Circus games! we’re silly!!!!!! my brother was the face painter! what a hit! Sweet BuNnY! awe! Cecilia and her Pal Dalton! Circus PoPcoRn!!! blow out the candles! we put together … Read more

Happy Birthday Sweet Girl!

Our littlest just turned 2!! Her Birthday is a bit before Christmas Day and is oh so special! I love this time of year so why not throw in a birthday! We make it very special for her … I never want her to be one to say.. “oh I hated having my birthday at … Read more

Santa Fun!!!

is there anything more exciting than children at Christmas time… the magic the innocence the pure wonder of Santa Clause is truly beautiful… walking excitedly with their Umpa to go and see Santa Clause… don’t think they could walk fast enough! when they heard the jingle bells I’m pretty sure their little hearts stopped! cookies … Read more

Lucia

we have been attending Sankta Lucia now for so many years in our town put on by the Swedish Club… I met my husband who is from Sweden back in ’98 and he started to fill me in on some of the beautiful Swedish traditions… The story of Lucia is quite magical…in the winter months … Read more

tree trimming….

so many memories made this time of year… so many traditions… so many things being passed down from our childhood to theirs… it’s truly beautiful to sit back and watch sometimes. you know… I have to share this… today I was sitting at a stop light and was so excited to run home to my … Read more