wow, I missed a season…

a lot has happened since I last wrote… a really lot!!!It’s been awhile and I just kept getting further and further behind so why not start with now…I missed a whole season… since I last posted it was the end of our summer vacation… so yikes! it’s almost Christmas! I keep taking pics and making … Read more

wow, what a cafe!!!

This beautiful place is a cafe… maybe the most beautiful cafe’s I have ever been! It was amazing! in a beautiful garden full of so many flowers, vegetables, bumble bees! The girls ran and played… their Uncle pushed them on swings… the food was amazing! It was so relaxing and serene I could have stayed … Read more

International Festival Goodies…

food is our life! some people eat to live… others live to eat… we live breath and dream food! good food! food that makes you get goosebumps with first bites! We love cooking! love the art… the history… the culture! so many different inspirations from so many different lands, people, customs… what they have in … Read more

a day in the hay…

  If I had to describe Sweden in just one word it would be Natural… The way the Swedes are so in tune with nature is so beautiful. Homes tucked away in forests, on the coast, in little villages, countrysides. Peoples’ homes are even natural… wooden floors, clean light walls, open beams, simple decor all … Read more

arriving in Sweden…

how nice… we made it to Sweden!!! that long flight is always worth it when you arrive to happy smiles, blue skies, and scents of roses every where you turn. It feels good to be back. Feels like it was just when we left last…  ps. the above pic yes, the girls have helmets on… … Read more

end of school year fun…

BABY SHOWER for RYDER!!!!!!!!  end of the year Garden Club 1st grade party!!! we used our harvested kale, potatoes! made such a great lunch for the children! they were so excited to try so many new things! our little Cecilia graduated… to the next year of preschool! she so happy! such a sweet loving school! … Read more

camping in the Spring…

oh my… our family LOVES to camp and gosh, we found the most amazing campground close to our home!  It was so beautiful! full of really nice people! animals! hiking! adventure!  We always tent camp which is our favorite! just us in nature separated by a thin nylon tent! perfect! you can hear the crickets! … Read more