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July 17, 2009

My prima ballerina

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In June Amber had her first ballet performance here in our local theatre.
She's been attending weekly ballet classes since January and has been enjoying it very much. Doing ballet was her own choice and I'm very proud that she did that all by herself.

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The performance was lovely. (Linus loved it as well... he was so good!).

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Amber was a superstar, but perhaps I was a bit partial. Although her brother, father and grandma all thought she was as well ;)

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I almost suspect that she loved her make-up most of all :)

July 14, 2009

Little red bike riding hood

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Redridinghood

July 11, 2009

Holiday!

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Celebrate!

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Our summer vacation started today! I've been looking forward to this moment so much, because I'm desperate to have LESS STRESS! Although next week seems to be rather fully booked already :(
Anyway, I'm determined to enjoy it to the max. Now bring on the good weather!

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One moment of stillness this afternoon.

July 04, 2009

Summer party

Busy times here with the end of the schoolyear near. Lots of events happening and parties to attend. Yesterday we held our own party for Amber.

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The day was a success.
Some highlights were:

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Unwrapping presents

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Off for an adventure

Waterballoons

A water fight (it was warm!)

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Birthday treats for the children to take home

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And grandma made another party dress.

Another reason to celebrate is that this is my 400th post! I would love to do a give-away, but I just wouldn't manage it right now. Perhaps a bit later on when life isn't so hectic.
Still I would like to thank everyone who has been reading some or many of those 400 posts. Blogging has definitely enriched my life and I still enjoy it very much!

Happy weekend everyone!

June 18, 2009

Paint job

So how do you like my freshly painted walls here on my blog? And how about the new banner? A beautiful job done by my Photoshop talented husband. One subtle hint of me was enough to get him in action... thanks baby!

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Back to the real world...I loved this little scene this afternoon. It doesn't happen very often that I have all three children at home after school due to their busy social lives and sports etc. This was such a cosy scene. Simon and Amber had a cookie and Linus some raisins. I had never put Linus in that (much loved) Ikea chair yet, but even though it is still too big for him, he was very comfortable in it. And when he was done he let me know by making hgmrhmgr-sounds that he wanted to get on the floor. That's my boy!

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And I even got a little sewing done. Yay, a good day!


June 11, 2009

Fridge Art

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Our fridge is so typically us: colourful and eclectic and -alright- messy.

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I love these two pieces of art by Amber. The drawing she made last year before Linus was born. Don't we all look neat and perfect? And I look so slim too, even though I was about 7 months pregnant then... good girl!

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This paperhand parrot is wonderful as well, I think. And I'm very proud of the fact that I personally placed that crochet magnet on its eye... what a smashing detail!

More fridge art here. And on this weird and wonderful place that is Flickr there is also this group where people simply show there fridges.

June 08, 2009

Birthday crafts

Naturally I did a bit of crafting for Amber's birthday. It wasn't as much as I'd originally planned, but I tried to let go of some of the obligations that I usually impose on myself and I was ok with that (pat on the shoulder).

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I didn't make her birthday dress, for instance. My mum did, however, so it was alright to let go off that one this year. Unfortunately, I don't have a proper photo of the dress, since the weather wasn't great yesterday and Amber had to wear tights and a cardigan. It's quite a simple dress, but made from a beautiful knitted fabric and it looked very sweet on her. More surprisingly importantly, she liked it too!

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Today she handed out treats at school and with this I also didn't go overboard. I made cakes and decorated them. Not very difficult and they were well received and all eaten.

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I did make her her own bunting. Bad photo, I know, but I just can't seem to take a proper photo of bunting. I've been making lots of birthday bunting this year and there is definitely more to come too :)

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This last little project wasn't made by me, but by Michel. He always designs all our invitations and does a great job. He is my photoshop hero! Isn't my banner looking a bit dusty, by the way ;)

Now all that's left is Amber's birthday party, which we still have to set a date for, but which has to happen before the summer holidays start. I suppose some more crafting will be in order then!

June 07, 2009

8

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I'm the mother of an 8-year old. And a beautiful one as well. Happy birthday, sweetheart!

June 03, 2009

Fancy pants

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Yesterday evening while I should've been was doing lots of other things I whipped up these fancy pants for Linus. Fancy since they are pinstripe :)

Baby pants are so easy to make and you can hardly go wrong with them.

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Linus wasn't in the mood for modeling today, but I did get this neat action shot, where he was saying a-oh, because his ball had disappeared under the sofa.

By the way, our little baby boy is 14 months old today!

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I took these photos of him yesterday. I simply couldn't choose just one photo, now could I?!

June 02, 2009

In bloom

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I took some photos while we were basking in the sun today (love this weather).

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The garden looks wonderful right now, so fresh and green.

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My mum put most of these plants in, she is the head gardener :)

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We did, however, keep a lot of the plants that were already growing in the garden when we moved here.

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Doesn't this photo look a little surreal?

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Hey, three more pretty flowers!