Boys will be boys

I take pride in letting my children get dirty. I will not let city life rob them of the chance to experience the great outdoors. Even if it is only the backyard! Erik has gone wild to dig, dig and then dump it over himself. After this playtime in the great outdoors, I had to literally dig dirt balls out of his ears. Yes, boys will be boys.

Turkey lurky De and Turkey lurky da....

Flash back come now and then around the holidays of me and my big sister singing Adam Sandler's Saturday nite live songs...."Thanksgiving is a special time......blblabla...Turkey lurkey De and turkey lurkey da...I eat the Turkey and I take a NAP. " I guess you understand that song only if you have heard it! I did manage to restrain myself this Thanksgiving, I didn't burst into the chorus and scare my dear guests to death!

It was a wonderful day filled with way to much great food, and lots of thankfulness! I wish Thanksgiving could come more than once a year!

I had to giggle as I remembered the times when people would ask "How do they celebrate Thanksgiving in Sweden"? Hmmm, how to politely say " Thanksgiving is an American Holiday, and remember pilgrims, and Indians??? To funny.

We had a great time with all the Swedes the Ekarlind's and Lovegrove's....and Edward (the Mexican!! Or is it El Salvadorian...same things right?)

Also this wonderful fall season has brought lots of Harvest party's and Thanksgiving party's! Enjoy the pictures, the kids are growing so fast I want to you be able to recognize them next time you see them!

The Scavenger hunt lead to a Pearl in the front yard!

Have you ever lost your cell phone? Then you have to backtrack like an idiot to find it. The whole time with another phone plastered to your head...listening.......for your precious ring tone! I was so lucky to have my on vibrate making the hunting process even more fun!

I realized that my phone was missing as I searched for the restaurant I was going to meet some friends at. I realized that it still works to actually stop the car, get out....yah this is wild.....and ASK SOMEONE for directions! New thought for some! What did we do before cell phones.

When I returned home I thought, I better start the search! So I grabbed the cordless phone and started wandering. My journey lead to the front yard. There glowing in the dew filled grass, my Pearl. She so small she tends to fall out of my pocket, opps.

Maybe I should invest in a cell phone fanny pack?

Our Kid FREE Vacation

"NACHO LIBRE"

WINNER OF :

THE FAVORITE VACATION PICTURE

THE BEST DEAL IN MEXICO

ARE WE THERE YET?

LOVE YOU

FOOT THERAPY

THE HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTESS

MEXICO

LITTLE CRAZY

SWEDISH HOTTIES

GOT LOBSTER?

MY BDAY AT THE BEST DESSERT PLACE!

The 3 days and 2 nights, couldn't have come at a better time! Every minute was wonderful. I must admit to being a little nervous,yet very excited! We were off to see our dear friends John and Julia in San Diego!

It was rather strange to walk thru an airport with carry on baggage only. As we walked alone I told Peter I felt like I was naked! No kids, no stroller, no diapers, no emergency snack. Deep breathe, I was starting the winding down process.

It was the best birthday present ever and our time was made very special by J&J! The bonus trip to IKEA and surprise Pite Palt (a dish from northern sweden) made the weekend extra special. Sat. we went to Mexico to eat Lobster.Sunday was church and lunch by the beach at Del Corenado. The kids did great and a big shout out to Nat our wonderful babysitter!

We will start saving now for our next little trip. This is 2 thumbs up recommendation to all couples with kids. Get away by yourselves some time. Because we all no when Mamma is happy, everyone is HAPPY =)

This is one happy mamma!

What's a booger???

As we walked to the car after my work out at the gym, Emma proudly states " I have a candy in my mouth". I was surprised " Oh, did they give you a candy today?" Emma exclaims with out any hesitation "Well, it's called a booger!" Sure enough she had dug out a golden treasure from her nose and was eating it!

Disgusting. I know. But has to share it.

Fun Fest Pics

Lots of fun at the church's Fun Fest!

Nyquil ...a cure all??? Gimme a break!

I feel somewhat livid about people saying NyQuil is a cure all. I wish it was so that the magic green liquid would cure anyone in one easy gulp. No so my friends! I have tried it yet another time and found it to be ineffective at curing my cold. However successful at making me feel rather drugged! (and giving me WEIRD dreams) I turned to the walk in clinic this morning to bring relief into my life. Along with the 2 other patients (Emma and Erik), we piled into the car for our 3 for 1 doctors visit. We came out with 3 diagnosis's, and 2 prescriptions. Mamma has sinusitis, Erik has -yet again, ear infections, and lill' Emma has tonsillitis. Emma is more less fine, actually had her looked at for headaches?, but found out she has tonsillitis. (Not gonna worry about her) Erik is crabby, dripping snot over everything while he coughs up a lung as he plays. Me, well my nose is raw, head is clogged and throat sore. I am keeping hope alive for a nap or good night's sleep, if that fails the wish of a better tomorrow is always there!

How can a stupid cold make someone so miserable! I am thoroughly, completely, utterly convinced man was never EVER meant to be sick! It is all wrong.

Slightly convicted I sit and write this blog. Thinking of my friend Connie's "thankful" blog. I think mine would be my complaining blog today..........no I think it a mixture of complaining and venting. But regardless. I will now clear my conscience, and remind myself of the good things.

Thank you Lord

............it only took an hour and a half at the doctor's office today. (could have taken twice that long)

...........for Walgreens, drive thru pharmacy (and All the Swedes laugh)

...........for Julia's teacher at school, who cares alot about her progress (great Parent Teacher conf. today)

...........for the Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks that has truly blessed me this season. (if anything heals all things I would put money on the Latte over NyQuil any day)

...........that we are NOT going to be sick forever, and that Your healing is ours today.

............Soon today is over and the Mercy will be new in the morning.

So thank you for enduring this blog. It was like my pity party, slap on the wrist and kick in the butt all in one!