Mother’s Day

oh dear… am I ever behind on blogging… hmm wonder why. 🙂This was mother’s day actually! ha!What a feeling to have a little baby in your arms on Mother’s Day! This whole newborn life is so surreal to me! I cannot believe I have another baby! I think possibly once Julien is a toddler it … Read more

Easter!

Easter, my favorite holiday! I love how simple it is… no wait, Christmas, no Easter!AHhhhh I love it all!I love the traditions and this year with a new little baby I loved it the most!Our girls remember what we’re supposed to do each and every year… it’s like our traditions are burnt into their brains… … Read more

end of summer…

oh the last days of summer… to be 7 and 10 again! Easy breezy playing with friends! getting excited for school! tea parties, sleepovers! I love these feelings… 

ohhhh my gosh a little behind here….

awe, wow… again, a little behind on blogging… as I see here some of these are from the summertime, first day of school, fall festivals, grandparent visits, so many things have happened… I think that’s maybe why I’m behind. but fun has been had!  these are pretty jumbled but just had to post… xoxo

relaxing in the garden…

This was a really great day! Thank you Sweden for delivering the bluest sky, the fluffiest clouds, and the warmest sun… with just a little cool breeze to keep us cold if we start to sweat! Our lazy summer days have been amazing! We lounge in the garden… nap under trees… coffee breaks to wake … Read more

sunny girls…

 well you know how I’m a sucker for light… well the other night… I think it was our second night in Sweden, the sun was setting and dancing on the garden… the lavender, the roses… the hum of the bumble bees was gone… and it looked like things were starting to settle… but then the … Read more

Christmas favorites…

Christmas is Magic… I’m so sure! the preparation… the anticipation… giddy fun! I know these girls will always remember these days… Their hearts will be like big giant snow globes… shake them up and their memories like snow will float all around them and make them feel the magic year after year… They already do… … Read more

thankful… it is certain…

I love the cozy wintertime we have here… even in Florida! It does get cold here… I promise! above we made some bone marrow soup for my father… really good for his blood cells… healing… when we make the Swedish Glogg… it’s officially Christmas time! this year’s twist… made with vanilla bean! so thankful… Thanksgiving … Read more

so much catching up..

our sweet friends from Sweden came over!!!An American Halloween had by all! school is so cute… off to the Medieval Fair!!! you have to dress up right!? Isabelle learned to play checkers! and she’s quite good! Cecilia and I play cards…