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
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
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
it is officially SPRING! it’s just gorgeous out! THIS is why we LOVE to LIVE HERE!!!!! The birds are tweeting so many different songs! the air has a tiny breeze… there are fresh orange blossoms in the air… the skies are so blue and the trees are so green! most days are spent outside… ALL … Read more
a few more pics from waking up as a 5 year old… paper and ribbons curled all over every which way….. the smiles and the squeals remind me of my own childhood… the wonder in their eyes is what I love to live for….. it makes me laugh to see them both fit under this … Read more
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
we went to an amazing indoor market… so many things to do inside this huge market… girls rode along on the wagon… petting zoo.. mini golf.. food… vegetable stands… all in a huge greenhouse! smart! makes me so happy to see spring bulbs… the scents are amazing… how something that fragrant could be living under … Read more
we made it back from the winter wonderland… and all I can say is wow… it was absolutely beautiful! we were totally our of our element and it felt really good! I love traveling together… we make it such an adventure… we have a “team Carlsson” secret handshake that we giggle … when things get … Read more
whew… we’re all better! we had our bout of strep throat… flu… colds… fevers… all in about 5 days… but I am so glad it’s over! nothing like being sick to really make you appreciate HEALTH!!! I even joined the gym! yoga tomorrow morning! ha! my mom’s homemade chicken noodle soup always helps! I love … Read more
