Wednesday, May 11, 2011

May 3, 2011



As it snowed(!) during my walk with Ebba I didn't bring the camera, and than I almost forgott it. This is the view from our kitchen window. It is wet outside, but the snow has already melted away in most places. // Eftersom det snöade(!) när jag och Ebba gick ut så tog jag inte med mig kameran då, och sen glömde jag nästan bort det. Här är i vilket fall utsikten från vårt köksfönster. Det är vått ute, men snön har nästan smält bort överallt redan.

May 2, 2011



A photo taken from our forest towards the houses. We walk this road almost everyday with Ebba. // Taget från ek-landskapet in mot vårt hus. Här går vi nästan varje dag med Ebba.

Monday, May 9, 2011

May 1, 2011



A walk to the lake with Ebba, so that she could play in the water. // Vi tog en promenad till sjön så att Ebba skulle få leka lite i vattnet.

April 30, 2011



As the spring is here the water in the pond is finally warm enough to let the Koi fishes out. They seemed to enjoy getting out of the small aquarium to roam the pond outdoors instead. // Med våren kom värmen och äntligen är det tillräckligt varmt i dammen för att släppa ut Koi-fiskarna. De verkade tycka det var skönt att komma ur det lilla akvariet och istället simma runt i en större omgivning.



My uncle, who arrived home yesterday after a four week trip to China, joined us for grilled lunch. // Farbror Bernt, som kom hem igår efter en fyra veckors resa i Kina, och kom ut till Hedkärra för att äta grillad lunch med oss.



Today is Walpurgis eve, and to celebrate we went to see the nearby bonfire. Before that we met up at friends to my parents, and had a drink and some snacks. Here is a photo taken by a friend who wanted to try out our new camera. She captured my mother, father and Daniel beautifully. // Valborgsmässoafton, och vi gick för att se brasan inte långt från där mamma och pappa bor. Innan hade vi en fördrink och lite snacks hos vänner till dem. Fotot är taget av Pernilla när hon lekte runt lite med vår nya kamera; mamma, pappa och Daniel.



Here's the bonfire that marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Instead of fireworks, that is common when celebrating Walpurgis eve, the sent up balloons. // Här är brasan som vi var och tittade på; ut med vintern och in med våren! Istället för fyrverkerier så skickade man upp ballonger.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

April 29, 2011



On our way to my parents on Friday afternoon we stopped by at my brothers house, to deliver Linus' old Bobby car to my niece Isla. // På väg till Hedkärra så stannade vi till hos min bror, för att leverera Linus gamla bobby-car till Isla.



A happy Isla. // En glad Isla.

April 28, 2011



Short-pants-weather! =) Linus is on his bike far away in the distance.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

April 27, 2011



Linus had a (fake) tattoo on his arm when I picked him up at kindergarten. When I asked what it was I got to know that they had been out in the forest picking up trash and learning how important it is to not throw stuff in the nature. Linus informed me that the animals in the forest can't see the doctor if they get hurt by anything that shouldn't be there.

The tattoo said "Håll Sverige rent"/"Keep Sweden clean".



I forgot to take a picture on Monday at the new furniture in Linus room. As he begins school after summer we thought it was time that he has a desk, and also better storage. On Monday we assembled the IKEA furniture, and it turned out great.

April 26, 2011



More flowers. Everything is blooming right now, and the sunshine and warm weather makes it feel like summer is already here.

April 25, 2011



Beautiful tulips in Daniels mothers garden. They were only buds when we arrived on Saturday, but today on Monday they are in full bloom.

April 24, 2011



We spent Easter day at the summer house, enjoying the summer-like weather.



In the afternoon we had a drink at Daniels parents house, before dinner.

Monday, May 2, 2011

April 23, 2011



Happy Easter!



The wood anemones looks almost like snow in the forest.



We had a strawberry cake and some small cupcakes with the rest of the frosting from the cupcake decorating class the other day.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

April 22, 2011



Good Friday means off from work, and we went to the summer house to do some painting in our cottage. As the roof trusses will show even after the roof is isolated we have glazed them in a dark brown color.



The birch has got leafs, "mouse ears", and suddenly it is green everywhere.

Monday, April 25, 2011

April 21, 2011



Last day of the work-week, wonderful weather and first day of the outdoor beer-garden in the city center. We went there with some friends from work and had a great time in the sunshine.

April 20, 2011



A friend at work asked a while ago if I wanted to join in on a cupcake decorating class, and tonight was the night. We had a great time trying out different techniques and working with real cake decorating tools. It was very inspiring. These are my five cupcakes, a little over-decorated maybe but there were lots of fun stuff to try out.

April 19, 2011



When the weather gets warmer Ebba loves to play in the water.

April 18, 2011



Another beautifully sunny day, walking Ebba in the close by forest.

April 17, 2011



The warmer weather and sunshine has made a lot of spring-flowers to bloom. We took a wonderful walk in our forest with Ebba, and I had to capture her in the middle of the yellow ocean.



Later in the afternoon we went to Linus gymnastics class. It was the last time for the semester, and all parents were invited to look at what their kids have learned for the last couple of months.

Monday, April 18, 2011

April 16, 2011



Visit by our friends Marie and Claes with their children. They used to live next door to us, but now they moved outside of town. Anyway it is always fun to meet for dinner and we had a great evening.

April 15, 2011



Flowers everywhere and a sweet smile!

April 14, 2011



Ebba on our morning walk.

Thursday, April 14, 2011

April 13, 2011



For dinner we had fish with potatoes and wine sauce, and as dessert ice cream with jam and sprinkles. A little festive in the middle of the week.

April 12, 2011



Linus in his pyjamas, playing Angry Birds on Daniels cell phone before bedtime.

April 11, 2011



Linus with his bicycle helmet on our walk with Ebba. For birthday he got a kick scooter and he loves to ride it while we walks.

April 10, 2011



Together with Daniels mother we decided to visit the summer house to make sure that nothing had happened during the winter. It was a little tricky to get there as the lake has flooded the road. We had to walk through the forest to not get wet.



Everything was ok though when we finally got there. We had a nice day with some sunshine and Daniel cooked lunch for us on the grill. Soon the days will be warmer and we can spend more time here.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

April 9, 2011



On our walk with Ebba in the beautiful and warm weather, we saw that the blue anemones are blooming. That is a true sign of spring!

April 8, 2011



Visiting John and Anna for Thai dinner. It was a little spicy but delicious. After dinner we had some beers and played some games.

Monday, April 11, 2011

April 7, 2011



This might look strange, but we had some candles left from Linus' cake, and I couldn't resist the chance to burn them. Daniel placed them in a left over lime slice, and even though they just provided light for a short time it was a little cosy. =)

April 6, 2011



Ebba loves to run in the water-puddles, especially now when it is getting a little warmer.

April 5, 2011



This fall when our cat Zoey died, I planted some flower bulbs in the garden. The flowers should all grow up to be white flower to remind us of the almost white Zoey. Now the plants are actually starting to show, and I can't wait to see what they will look like.

April 4, 2011



First I just want to say sorry for not visiting and commenting on your blogs. I'm so happy for your sweet words, but I'm struggling to keep up the pace right now with my own photos, so there is little time for blog-hopping.

Here is Daniel and his friend from work, John. They are working on a support case, and decided to do it from home rather than going in to work at the late hour. They began at 8PM and finished right before midnight.

Saturday, April 9, 2011

April 3, 2011



Celebrations for three days. =) Today Linus had a birthday party for his friends. We arranged it together with his mother and her husband, and it was a good thing to be four grownups while caring for 15 children! Anyway, it was a fun party and all the kids seemed to enjoy it. Linus got a bunch of nice gifts as well, and he was very happy with the weekend.

April 2, 2011



Saturday and family birthday celebration for Linus. Here he is with my mother and his grandmother at the coffee and cake.

April 1, 2011



Linus birthday today. My mother and father came to visit and stay for the weekend.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

March 31, 2011



Tomorrow is Linus birthday, so I wrapped up his gifts after he had fallen asleep.

March 30, 2011



Morning walk with Ebba, and the world was covered in ice. With the sunshine it was soon gone again, but I got to capture a little of it in this photo.

March 29, 2011



White-nose Ebba. But with almost 9 years it is ok that the colors has faded some. =)

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

March 28, 2011



Afternoon walk with Ebba in the sunshine.

March 27, 2011



Some home improvments is going on. Daniel is working on an arrangement to mount Linus' teve at the end of his bed, to save space in his room.

March 26, 2011



Daniel is back home from South Africa, and he brought with him a bottle of Pitú Gold. To celebrate we made ourselves a couple of Caipirinhas.