Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Sweden Trip

Three months after taking this amazing trip to Sweden, I am FINALLY taking some time to post some of my pictures and reflections. Dad was born in Sweden in 1944 and immigrated to the US in 1952. It has been one of his lifelong dreams to bring his kids to see the homeland. Leaving our husbands and children behind, we embarked on this journey. Mom & Dad spent 3 weeks there. The first half was spent with Brian & Greta, then a week end overlap in Stockholm with all six of us, then Erica & I were there for the last 10 days. I will forever cherish this time with my immediate family. What a gift and a blessing.
The first trip I've taken with my sis as adults. We were great traveling companions! Here's the hotel we stayed in just outside of Stockholm (Saltsjobad). This place was so elegant.....we felt like royalty!
Dad and me in the train station.
So fun hanging out in the beautiful city of Stockholm!
Rorvik, the town my dad spent the first 8 years of his life. My dad's childhood home in Rorvik.
Eva Spangberg ("preacher in the wood"). Aunt Lillian and Dad next to their grandparents' graves.
Taking in the beauty......

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Love These Boys

I have fallen behind with my blogging.....so much to catch up on. But I must first chronicle this day with my boys before the busy-ness of life causes me to forget the sweet treasure of this day. We've been keeping pretty active this summer, but today was unstructured. For some reason Jordan got inspired to make a book. He wanted to be the illustrator and wanted me to be the author (he dictated).
Later on today, AJ and Jordan got very secretive. They kept me from coming upstairs....which always makes me a little nervous. But they assured me they weren't making a big mess. Jordan asked me at one point, "Mom, what's your favorite food? Do you like cereal?" "And what's your favorite thing to do around the house?" I said I like doing puzzles. They ran upstairs again. AJ asked if I could wake them up at 5:30 tomorrow morning and then go back to bed. : )

Before going to bed, I asked them if they could show me the surprise. Here's what they showed me.
A puzzle and something to read.....my favorite breakfast on a tray.....and a book (words written by AJ and illustrations done by Jordan).

I am a blessed woman.


Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Spring Concert


AJ's spring recital.

How blessed I am to get to spend my days with these faces!

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Jordan learned how to ride a 2 wheeler! He was very confident, and even after a big wipe out he got right back at it. So proud of our boy.

Enjoying Spring

Finally spring is here.....
Happy Birthday, Grandma! AJ's school music program
Easter Sunday

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Lightly Row