Today, Finland celebrates its Independence Day. As I’m typing this, I’m listening to the TV in the background, with coverage from the Ball at the castle, hosted by Finland’s President.
For us, it’s been a day off, and a chance to catch up on things around here. Which means, I get a chance to post something here.
I’ve been avoiding blogging lately, for a variety of reasons . . . too busy, wondering if I was putting too much info out on the ‘net, couldn’t think what to post about, etc., etc.
Well, in usual form, I’ll post a bunch of pictures and try to sum up what’s been happening with us.
The puppies take up a huge amount of time and energy. I couldn’t resist taking this picture because they were laying in almost identical positions. Bella has become a jumper . . . she jumps the gate I built awhile back, so when she is inside we have to close the door to the pantry.
Bruno was feeling festive one day.
Our yard was covered in a flock of birds one day. It was very strange. You can’t tell by the photos just how many there were.
Then they took off to the neighbour’s yard.
A very popular concept around here is the Advent Calendar. I didn’t buy any this year, because we will travel before the 24th and I don’t want to haul them around with us. But, another equally popular tradition is the “Julkalender” - The Advent calendar is an annual Swedish Christmas calendar television series broadcast by Sweden's national television broadcasting company since 1960 and has developed into a living part of contemporary Swedish yuletide tradition. Every series consists of 24 episodes, broadcast daily 1–24 December. Joel and Sofia really look forward to watching each episode every day. This year, they have decided to also do their own version of it and are reading a chapter from a Christmas book every day.
Sam’s school had a Ball last Friday evening. The school holds the ball every three years. They have spent a lot of time preparing: learning about etiquette, and formal dances, like the “Weiner” Waltz, as well.
There’s a huge height difference between my oldest and youngest!
Yesterday, we had our first snow. Only about a centimetre, but it hung around all day . .. and then we got more today. Last year, we had our first snowfall on October 15th!
There’s more, but that’s all I can come up with for now. Hope I don’t stay away from blogger for so long again!
Barb
PS Tomorrow marks 3 years since we took Sofia out of Children’s Home #4 in St. Petersburg!
6 friends had something to say . . .:
Happy Independence Day! I took the day off ~ sick with the flu, but I'll consider it my honor of Finland!
Congrats on Sofia's GOTCHA Day!! Three years...where has the time gone?
~Laura
Yeah for 3 years! Loved all the pics. Your family is so beautiful.
Ok...so you asked how my house is always clean...well, it isn't. When you are taking pictures, you just move the mess out of the picture...lol. It is a wonderful technique. haha.
Awe, looks like you guys are very busy....having fun! I remember my first high school ball. It was so exciting! I hope your son had a great time. Plus, how beautiful is it to have snow. Here, we don't know what it feels like to wake up to snow but if we make the drive for a few hours towards the mountains on a cold stormy day, we get to experience a little bit of it. Hope you guys stay warm and safe and don;t forget to blog
Mary from http://meowwzie.blogspot.com/
P.s Congratulations with Sofia!
Congratulations on 4 years for Sofia and 94 years for Finland! Glad you all are doing okay. Going to Canada for Christmas?? Have a great one.
happy gotcha day! what a milestone, 3 years, where does the time go? Joel is very handsome in his suit and tie, does Sof love her oldest bro? I know Ava Grace adores all of her brothers.
WE hope you don't stay away, too. ;>
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