Thursday, December 4, 2014

soccer time

in early October, it was finally finn's turn to play sports!  he wanted to play soccer so we signed him up for "kids love soccer" held at a nearby park in santa clara.  he simply couldn't wait for the big day to come!  his sessions are on saturday mornings and he loves playing!  he is good too!  so proud of our little guy!

in the car on the way to soccer!
out on the field













with proud big brother
following week, new soccer clothes


Friday, October 3, 2014


brent has been traveling lately and was gone both this week and last week.  i have been busy with work and the boys!  they have been really good though and we had a really nice time, me and my beautiful boys.  no fighting, good listening for the most part and they did a great job getting ready and out the door in the morning.  last friday, during our traditional friday movie-night, we had cupcakes for dessert. 





cupcake treats
finn's drawing at school - "me and max"
today, max received a student recognition award in front of the entire school at the end of mass.  his award certification reads:

"max's quiet helpfulness sometimes gets unnoticed by his teachers but not by his fellow classmates.  students recognize max's contributions to the classroom, as he often helps others spell a difficult word or explain a new concept,  max is a great example of an engaged learner.  he is always focused and complete his work on time.  max's quiet demeanor does not prevent him from participating and contributing to classroom discussions.  he is always on task and adds a great deal to our classroom discussions.  thank you, max, for your hard work and assistance to your fellow classmates".

i could not be more proud. 


brent got home this afternoon - we missed him so much.  the boys are thrilled to have their dad home. dad and finn went to the driving range and out to dinner.  max chose to have movie-night and i loved hanging out and being close to him on the couch. 

like a friend told me this evening; "life is precious"..  





Monday, September 8, 2014

sweden photos

here are, finally, photos from our sweden trip from july/august.  we truly had a great vacation.  so many new experiences and memories for the boys.  fun times with the cousins.  we miss everyone and wish we lived closer.. here is to my beautiful home town (ystad) and sweet family
 

concert time - bo kasper's orchestra

catching jelly fish

at tosselilla park

max loved the water slides!

fishing at horte brygga












max making pottery

christine hof castle - where we got married




at kivik's apple farm

one of the two rainy days - we welcomed it after 90 degree weather..

cousins..



canoeing on snogeholm lake


candy...

family gathering to celebrate the birthday boys!

sam turns 5, finn turns 4 and hampus 20

finally four!



visiting a vineyard


beautiful ystad