Monthly Archives: March 2008

On Monday we celebrated the last day of the Easter weekend at Fredrik’s sister’s house.  Below is a traditional Easter drink (Påskmust)… basically just a cola-type soda that they sell for Easter and Christmas.  The Christmas version is called “julmust.” … Continue reading →

Yesterday (Sunday) we went out to Fredrik’s cousin Malin’s house.  Malin had prepared slow-cooked chili and it was delicious!  It was so good that hardly anyone saved room for dessert (brownie cake with a nougat ice cream topping.. yum!) Here … Continue reading →

Today (Saturday) we celebrated Easter with Fredrik’s dad Leif, Inger and Lann. Mattias’ great-grandparents were also able to join us.           The picture on the far right is of a traditional Finnish dessert “mämmi” which is … … Continue reading →

Yesterday we celebrated Easter with Britt-Marie and Hans in Rönninge. Linda, Peter, Ella and Max joined us for pickled herring and potatoes.. yum! As you can see we left a semi-warm and sunny Vancouver for snow. Below is a snowy … Continue reading →

Ok, I’m a little behind but last weekend we celebrated St. Patrick’s day in Redmond.  Since pictures are worth 1000 words, and I’m running behind, here you go….       

This one’s for you Lyle… My uncle Lyle loves to play the game “Where’s the Baby” with Mattias… sometimes Mattias loves to play too. Well, after doing all the laundry we’re in packing mode- getting ready for our flight tonight.  … Continue reading →

This one’s for you… We’re off to Redmond this weekend to celebrate my mom’s birthday and St. Patrick’s Day (one of my mom’s favorite holidays – which is why this shirt is so appropriate).  It has been quite a hectic … Continue reading →

Mattias now has his first tooth… I keep trying to get a picture but he covers it up with his tongue!  He hasn’t been very grumpy but he has been up a lot at night.  He doesn’t really cry .. … Continue reading →

The writer’s strike inspired me to put together my own tv series entitled “Which of these is not a toy.” Premise- Many of you know that children love to play with toys.. but did you know that they love to … Continue reading →