last days in Sweden

where we spent nice weather mornings… hours… sipping coffee… reading paper… watching the girls play with Simba the dog… picking berry snacks… listening to birds… beautiful! I love old European churches… they are so OLD… so BIG… so PRETTY! I was explaining to our girls how you can light a candle in a beautiful church … Read more

two lands… one love

my heart is pretty full for two places… I have come to finally accept it… I’m in love with two lands and maybe that’s ok… I wish Sweden and Florida could be neighbors… just an hour bike ride apart… please! We would live in the middle… dive into the gulf one day… sea breeze on … Read more

Bornholm, Denmark

ooooooh I really loved this Danish Island called Bornholm! I had never been here before… just love finding new places and discovering more while on vacation! We took a giant catamaran (actually the largest in the WORLD!!!) from the harbor in the village we live… all the way to Bornholm with Farmor & Farfar for … Read more

fika

fika this is a word if you visit Sweden you are sure to hear… it’s to have a little break… with friends… with coffee… and treats! Every day… every where… fika! I love it… it helps you slow down a little and sit and relax… and my gosh the treats… usually a bakery item… or … Read more

garden shop

this is one of my favorite places in the village we visit in Sweden… It’s a garden shop… lots of land full of flowers, vegetables, greenhouses, fruit trees, herbs, a cafe, and a playground… what more could I ask for. so one of our last days in Sweden it was a little bit rainy and … Read more

Forest Walk…

to me… this is what matters most…I love my sweet little family!gosh, the fun we have had on this vacation has been fantastic! we have seen so many things, done so many things, and seen so many people… but a nice walk in a forest is always the highlight! I love how small my girls … Read more

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

the lake…

this was a beautiful day… a day we will remember.do you have certain days that you really HAVE!a day where you just eat up every bit… every crumb!you can just sit there and think… I am lucky to be here… to be me!this was one of those days! Pappa Bear is from this sweet little … Read more