rain doesn’t stop these Swedes!

it’s so inspiring these Swedes… when the rain comes pouring down… they don’t run for cover…instead they put on their rain gear and head outdoors! ok… not as much as if the sun is shining but really… if you need to get to the store… on with the rain boots… dog needs a walk.. get … Read more

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 nice visit…

a nice visit at some friends… lots of children running every which way… lots of giggles… lots of hopping on the trampoline… picking berries! so beautiful! I love this picture… there is so much happiness here! pride! Our oldest, Isabelle, has always wanted a butterfly to land on her… well it happened! can you believe … Read more

a countryside treat!

a beautiful time at our family’s house in the countryside of Sweden!a fun birthday party for Cecilia’s God-Mother! lots of singing and good food! hanging out with my sister & brother-in-law! Lots of laughs and good wine and playing in the grassy fields of flowers! and hopping from haystack to haystack! a fun night that … Read more

Midsommar!

every year we have a magical daya magical day where we invite our close friends and celebrate the summer!Midsommar!It’s the longest day of the year and a very special day to my husbandand a way that we show our friends a bit of his heritage and culture!There is so much singing.. good food.. candles.. laughter!It’s … Read more

Birthday FUn!

what a party!Wow… does my friend ever throw a fun birthday party!Little Dalton turned 3 a few weeks ago..our youngest thinks the world of him…so we were quite excited to go and celebrate him!Horseback Riding! How fun!!! HaPpY BiRtHdAy DaLtOn!!!

graduation day!

what a week this was…a week full of pridea week full of a happinessa week full of joy We are really going to miss our oldest daughter’s preschool.It was the most magical place!Thank goodness we have another little one to enjoy it again!You walk in and it feels like a family…so much love for the … Read more

some good hiking!

I could really get used to a forest!That mountain air… the sounds of the streams racing down…the pounding in your heart as your body explores something HUGE!I always feel how incredibly small I am in this beautiful Earth when I’m in a forest… the size of the trees… looks as if they go up to … Read more

a day in Brevard, NC.

When we arrived in Brevard, North Carolina… I was taken back by so much beauty! I love a cool free spirit town with mountains in the distance! The homes were adorable… decked out with American flags for Memorial Day weekend… I felt like I was in a Norman Rockwell painting… I felt like I was … Read more