Miltons Path To & Through Life

Downhill !

2012-01-29T21:51:00.005+01:00

I was on a practise run for "Gustav Wasa" later in march. The boys, the cousins, mummi and mom went to a small residential slope around the corner I found the other day. Apparently they all loved it. I was steep enough and fast enough.. Grade A. Too bad I missed it.

Denver and Dimitri going down.

Dimitri showing off his balance skills :)

Denver going all in.

Lingon

2012-01-09T20:13:00.003+01:00

.. or maybe I should say "Cowberry". Milton took his first step into his new class today. He has left the middle age class to the oldest class. Denver got transfered to middle age class a few months ago so they got to attend the same class for a few months but now.. they are separated once again. Milton's not old enought but they needed to free up some space and he was one of three most suitable younger kids.

Finland - Day 7

2011-12-29T20:38:00.009+01:00

Yet another day of skating. Mummi also made dounuts while the kids made necklaces. Aino came by for a visit. All in all a good day with some typical vacation activities.

Milton proud on ice.

Denver just as proud.

Look dad, I can stand :)

Waiting for their turn.

Mummi frying dounuts.

The kids making bracelets and necklaces.

A day is not complete unless chasing is performed.

Baba bozorg relaxing infront of the TV.

The cousin's making a jump for it.

One for the album.

Finland - Day 6

2011-12-28T20:38:00.004+01:00

Time to skate... Since the snow is gone, we went inside.. to skate. All kids did great. Milton and Denver stood on the ice for the first time. First they didn't really stretch their legs and remained standing but later they did. Denver acctually picked it up a bit faster than Milton. Robin och Dimitri learned how to scissor-skate. They also tried to learn how to do a quick-stop but didn't really go all the way.

Later on our finnish neighbours came by for supper.

Robin getting ready to skate.

Dimitri can't wait.

Both, Robin and Dimitri, were really good.

Proud boys.

Paying our respects.

Elina fixing Dimitri's hair.

The kids table for the night.

..and of course, there's a grown-up table :)

Finland - Day 5

2011-12-27T20:37:00.003+01:00

Our summer house is still there. No snow and storm.. The waves have washed away half our beach :( Still, Dimitri and Robin had never seen our summer house. Now they have and now what to expect this summer.

The stores are open today so we made a run to fill up our stock.. To bad the snow is gone.

Sunset.. at the summer house.

The water level is really high.

.. It´s still there.

Finland - Day 4

2011-12-26T20:37:00.004+01:00

Half way thru. Today we gave ginger bread a chance. The snow is gone.. like a feather in a storm. It's about 6 Celsius and dark. We played a bit outside, ate to much food and baked.

Denver observing mom.

All kids helped.

Took a break to see if the stores were open today.. No, they were not.. McDonald insted.

Look dad.. "sea" food!

Yes, I actually built a small cathedral/church :)

I wonder who´s winning.

Milton barely concious.. to much cake and ginger bread.

Dimitri reading riddles from a book he got from Elina and I.

Elina started to draw the kids.. This is.. Wilda.

Finland - Day 3

2011-12-25T21:23:00.002+01:00

The day after... I'll tell you.. there were no shortage of toys. We still have snow so obviously we went to our neighbour-slope for some snow action. Is it possible not to love snow when your kids are having the time of their lives ?

The rest of the day we spent inside (since all stores were closed in Finland) playing with all the gifts we recieved yesterday.

Finland - Day 2 Christmas

2011-12-24T20:35:00.010+01:00

A new day and probably the best day of the year. Both kids and adults enjoy christmas.. I know I do and always done. Today it seem that was mutual :) We we're a lot of people today.. let's see if I can remember them all:

Mummi
Baba bozorg
Me
Elina
Milton
Denver
Dimitri
Robin
Ramin
AC
Lova
Wilda
Mikko
Aino

Tons of food and tons of present.. Need I say, the kids got most ?

The tree mysteriously got present during the night ??

Milton in a funny mood.

..and so was Dimitri.

Christmas lunch

-"This is my present.. and that one.. and that.. and that.." :)

Practise makes perfect. Next stop "Hippo World Cup".

Ramin with family came on christmas eve.

Deep in a game trance on my phone.

Lova and Wilda ready for Santa.

Milton and Denver also ready for Santa.

The cousins singing, "tipp, tapp"

Dimitri couldn´t be more ready for presents.

Dimitri and Robin as small christmas elfes.

Everyone got their own ginger bread.

Time for Santa !!!

Denver´s sooo happy :)

A private photo with Santa, mom´s first.

Aino taking it easy.

Mikko receiving a gift.

Milton´s favorite toy this Christmas, PetShop.

Wow, look it´s me ?! :)

Robin and Dimitri got a ice hockey game.

It was the favorite passtime for all the entire trip.

hmmm.. who´s winning ?

Finland - Day 1

2011-12-23T21:33:00.005+01:00

Finally here.. It only took a year :) The trip went well, both the boat and the car. Now we´re only 24 hours from Santa's visit.. and there´s so much to do.

All four boys waiting and watching while we shop.

Milton busted his lip the first 10 minutes in the house, courtesy of the salty cucumber and the radiator.

Mom, Milton and Denver practising their memory with memory.

Cellphone games rock according to Denver.

But Denver's never to busy to strike a pose.

Dimitri with the fake chips.

Robin and Dimitri took on the christmas tree.

..and did a good job :)

Baba bozorg playing hippo with Denver (PS Denver acctually won the whole time :)

First day over, first night in Finland awaits.

Mom colouring her hair for tomorrow.

And We Are Off !

2011-12-22T21:01:00.002+01:00

Time to celebrate Christmas.. but not @ home nor Sweden.. in Finland. We all got on the boat and just "sailed away" :)

Dimitri calling mummi.

Milton found toys.. lots of them.

They all found candy.. even more of that :)

Dimitri looking handsome.

Time for buffée.

Santa came by..

..and a white.. cat ?

My favorite ice cream.. Glögg sorbet.

Hurry up, the bus is leaving!

Can´t go to sleep without a game of Air.. ball.

..and some fake guitarr hero :)

And It Came

2011-12-20T09:57:00.002+01:00

Been waiting for the snow.. it has finally shown itself. It might come more, it might not but I took out the showel anywho. Robin came out to help.. Thanx Robin :)

@ctivity D@y

2011-12-18T21:33:00.002+01:00

Tons of things to do today. I'm taking Milton and Denver all around my business and Elina's taking Dimitri and Robin to hers. I'm looking for presents and such, Elina's competing today, dressage.

Denver enjoying a slow start.

What's winter without rice porridge ?

Dimitri doing math.. 3 + 3 =.. :)

Robin in the middle of a discusion.

Our small mall had a christmas market.

Milton liked that there were so many people.

Denver striking his pose.. All I have to do is show him the camera :)

Herr Ober!! Mienen Pizzen Danke.

Dimitri feeling save.. on a wooden horse :)

Dressing The Tree

2011-12-17T21:31:00.001+01:00

Today we quickly dressed the tree. Denver and Milton did most of the balls and also the glitter. Looks like an eight :).. or maybe a slitherin snake :)

Lucia On Horseback

2011-12-14T21:29:00.004+01:00

It might be the day after but today we celebrated Lucia again... on horseback :).. Well atleast Robin and Dimitri did. We just watched. We also got a visit from my dad... granddad Börje and Marianne. They dropped off some gifts.

Milton and Denver eager to watch the horses.

Two women freezing.

Grandfather and Marianne in the cold.

Robin on the horse and Dimitri walking in the back.

Lucia @ School

2011-12-13T21:26:00.004+01:00

At Milton, Denver, Robin and Dimitri's school they had a "Lucia-train" (you know, you walk in a line and sing :). Robin was a gingerbread man, the rest of us were spectators. Mom came late so she missed the whole show.. maybe next time.

Is it Robin in the back ? I think so :)

Robin giving out gingerbread.

Guess who loves them ?

Times 2 :)

...and the final song :)

A Twister

2011-12-12T20:14:00.002+01:00

A not very uncommon sight :)

Lova Turns 5

2011-12-11T20:45:00.004+01:00

Time flies.. Lova's one year older and only one year from starting school. Milton's only a year after so he'll be right behind her. We went to Lova house to celebrate her along with her family and relatives from AC's side.

Robin watching Kevin play "Need for speed".

Denver locking on to a baloon.

Caugt it.. but where to put it ? Why not in the mouth ?

Three generation pic.

Wilda posing in her outfit.

The adult table :)

AC outdid herself yet again. A great b-day cake 4 Lova.

Denver in a cosy pose :)

Lova with her cousin, on her mom's side, reading a book.

Time 4 cake.

Very odd the kids came running ?

Mom giving Lova first piece.

Milton in his cube-outfit :)

Is that a barbie ? Yep, and I had to take a picture of her :)

Alfred Nobel Dinner

2011-12-08T21:12:00.000+01:00

The kids school have a annual Alfred Nobel dinner around the same time the actual AN-dinner is in Stockholm. I couldn't come but Elina and our boys went. Handsome little devils :)

Isolation & Bookshelves

2011-12-06T20:59:00.002+01:00

A few days ago I bought bookshelves and now it's time to put them together. Of course Milton couldn't resist trying them out... as a book.

We also had a company over to add to our roof isolation. They came and sprayed about 40-45 cm isolation all over our attic. Let's see if it gets any warmer in out house :)

Bookshelf all done... but what's that?

.. Yep..

It's Milton and he fit.

The hose.

Milton and Denver waiting to see the bookshelves and attic.

Right before the attic was done.

SM-2011, The Finish

2011-12-03T17:47:00.002+01:00

The day´s almost over. The result - Elina's one of the SM-2011 winners with the strongpoint dressage. Overall a good day :)

Elina waiting for her price.

Picking up Milton at Mummi's where he's been playing with Lova and Wilda. He also got to sit in the front seat for the first time.

A happy mom, right before dinner.

.. a hungry Denver eating tacos.

.. just like his big brother.

After dinner play in the riding stables.

Time 4 SM-2011

2011-12-03T11:34:00.002+01:00

Every year there's a stable championship. Elina's participating of course. The whole family attended at first but later on Elina got to fight for the prices all by her self.

Elina doing her dressage.

Someone seeking attention.

Mummi in a discussion.

Future Hockey Players ?

2011-11-27T21:55:00.001+01:00

Is it too soon ? I don't know and I don't care :) Today we went to the nearby ice hockey facility. I love to skate even if I ain't the best at it.

I quote Milton
-"Jag vill åka på isen" (I want to skate on the ice)

We only had time for 1 hour but it's enough to know that we will come back again :)

Horse Show

2011-11-26T21:45:00.001+01:00

Today we all went to Stockholm International Horse Show. I did take a lot of pictures but with my big camera, these are from my cellphone. It was really nice with a winter theme ending.

On towards Globen

Milton and Denver after the show, excited :)

Late night Pizza dinner.

Needs Ice

2011-11-21T20:40:00.001+01:00

Yes, we're out looking for ice skates, helmets, skies and such.. The boys needs winter sport things and I.. I need winter sport things also. Today, I came home a bit earlier to buy skates, helmets for kids and school. Milton tagged along, but apparently he forgot his legs back home.

Back Home

2011-11-20T20:35:00.000+01:00

Mom and I came back today after a 2 days "kind-of-parenting-class". We stayed at a castle hotel, version small but it was great... We also got to spend some quality time together. Mummi's been babysitting for all kids including our loving cousins Lova and Wilda. We got home late and we had things to do so we ended this weekend with ... kids worst nightmare... Pizzas :)

Denver Turns Blue

2011-11-16T20:45:00.002+01:00

Attention: DayCare announcement ! Denver has become a blueberry. Milton and Denver now attends the same class/group. The big boy group :) Looking forward to see Denver evolve more now that his classmates can talk, walk and run :)

Father's Day - Part II

2011-11-13T22:16:00.002+01:00

By evening we had a big family father's day dinner. Three father's, seven kids and three mom's.. That's a lot of people and energy. Always such fun.

Baba bozorg watching TV with his grandkids.

Milton's in action.

The view.

Kevin, showing his skills folding paper. He also made boomerang's and planes :)

Denver's on Molly as usual. I wonder if he want's a dog in the future ?

Father's Day 2011!

2011-11-13T20:02:00.001+01:00

It's my day !! :)

How nice isn't that ? I got to wake up with my love, kids and food in my lap. Loving the pancakes :)

A perfect morning, l love you all, my family, all five of you!

.. opening my eyes to this :)

Winter's almost here. We're battling 0 degrees now. Milton stayed and helped while I changed and cleaned my summer tires.

Out shopping for skates... Denver's not really active :)

Wet Saturday

2011-11-12T21:49:00.002+01:00

We haven't been going to the bathhouse for a while now.. but today we went to get wet. It never fails.. All boys loves to play in the water :)

Sneak Peak Nr 2

2011-11-11T22:46:00.001+01:00

Milton's class picture went missing. Somehow we got 2 pictures of Denver's class and 0 pictures of Milton's class. While we wait for Milton's photo, we got a look at the school catalog.

Our cute little Milton, so serious :)

Sneak Peak

2011-11-11T21:45:00.002+01:00

When I got home today I got to see a sneak peak of what my kids have done for fathers day.. My little muschkins :)

Denver's make a ... hedgehog ??

Milton's made a candlefoot.

I also got a bonus mug, Best Peter in the world :)

Mom got a, I love you, bonus mug.. allthough it's fathers day :)

Skates On!

2011-11-06T20:57:00.002+01:00

Milton is ready for winter. Soon the snow will fall and the water turn into ice. I off course jumped in our car (after a tip from mom) to a, almost, neighbour and bought their old children skates (26/27). They're dull but in good condition. Soon he'll fall all over the ice :)

Milton looking soo proud and happy :)

Of course, Denver had to try them on to. He'll get his to.

Magic Fever

2011-10-31T20:47:00.002+01:00

Milton's sick with fever. Today mom gave Milton a rectal pill for his fever. He has never like those pills. He made faces when mom pushed it in. Mom tried to losen the situation with a comment.

-"Titta mamma har trollat bort pillret. Det är borta."

(Look mommy has made the pill to magically disappear. It's gone.)

Milton answered:

-"Kan du trolla fram den igen?"

(Can you make it to magically re-appear?)

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Like The Wind

2011-10-30T23:41:00.000+01:00

I taped up Denver's bike to help my back 4 when Denver's strenght fails. Milton, Denver and I went to the store to shop and just breath. Both Milton and Denver are getting so good at cycling and stamina, especially Denver's getting strong. Also in will.

A Visit Of 3

2011-10-29T23:33:00.002+02:00

Grandfather, auntie and Stephgrandmom swong by for a few hours today. Some chatting and ice-cream eating took place. Auntie Anna's leaving for Holland tomorrow and wont come back until around april.. Have a safe trip Auntie.

Why?

2011-10-29T20:32:00.001+02:00

Today riding bike with Milton & Denver. Milton saw a man with only one arm:

-"Pappa, har han tappat sin arm?"

(Dad, has he lost his arm?)

-"Ja, det ser ut som det."

(Yes, it looks like it.)

-"Varför har han tappat sin arm?"

(Why has he lost his arm?)

-"Jag vet inte."

(I dont know)

-"Han kanske inte ville ha den?"

(Maybe he didnt want it?)

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First School Photo

2011-10-25T21:35:00.002+02:00

Our boys have had and received their first school photos :) I can't stop and amaze myself on how beautiful they both are. Milton and Denver look like pro's :)

Milton, 3 years, in daycare.

Denver, 2 years, in daycare.

The brothers first school photo.

Denvers first class photo, but second class since he did go to a different daycare before transfered to this one.

Look @ Those Fishes

2011-10-23T21:08:00.003+02:00

Dinner at mummi's. We had a little family gathering today... 6 kids, 6 grownups and one dog... we're a big family :) Our favorite food and a bit of a tradition now.. Chicken and homemade ice-cream.. Yummy.

Milton repairing fish from the fishing game that Baba Bozorg brought back from Iran.

Look.. all done. My litte handyman :)

Half way through.

Lars at work.

Lova and Wilda got a fishing game to (but with horrible music)

3 Guests

2011-10-22T21:08:00.000+02:00

I had too build a gangplank in the addic so I called my friend Lars for some aid. Elina called her friend, Laura with son, for herself. Together we ate, played and worked most of the day.

Denver's gotten real good at catching fish. A lot better than Milton who's got no patience :)

Baba's Back !

2011-10-19T17:30:00.003+02:00

.. and he brought presents :) Milton and Denver couldn't stop playing. Milton managed to catch a few, Denver wasn't as lucky.. but he gets an A+ for trying :)

Thank you Baba bozorg.

Hair & Paint

2011-10-16T21:06:00.002+02:00

We sat down to paint and I think I got around 10 paintings from Milton. Denver did two, but he was very thorough.

Milton's two worms and something else :)

Time to take care of that head.

@ Work

2011-10-15T21:01:00.003+02:00

I had the boys today, all to myself so I took them to my job so that I could clean up my workspace a bit. I have to much stuff around my table.

Milton and Denver found our robot, that talks and moves :)

Day Care Disco

2011-10-14T07:45:00.002+02:00

Today Milton and Denver's going to a disco, in daycare :) Mom bought a one-piece for them a while back. I am totally against one-piece. I think it looks like pyjama and should only be worn at home but Milton and Denver really looked cute :)

I wonder if they like disco-time ?

Long Time No See

2011-10-09T20:15:00.002+02:00

What 2 do.. What 2 do ? How about a bike ride, play for a couple of hours in the playground.. That's just what we did. It was a while since I saw Milton and Denver on bikes. Milton's like the wind and Denver's not far behind. Denver's still not great at breaking but he's getting there. Milton's selfsufficient :)

Later grandfather Börje came by to say hello. It's always nice to see him since he don't come by very often. Both Milton and Denver love to be around him.

Milton in a mood.

.. so is Denver :)

On our way to the playground.

Grandfather, Börje, helping out in the yard.

Grandmom & Roots

2011-10-08T20:04:00.000+02:00

It's pure winter soon. Before that happens I just want to do something in the yard, so I took the boys out to the yard to help me pull up some bushes but.. darn-it they've grown deep. The roots been growing for about 30 years. They didn't want to come up.

Miltons's free from his fever now but great grandmom just gotten out of her surgery so only Denver got to join me when I visited her afterwards. It wasn't just a surgery visit, it's also her birthday... 97 years old :)

Day 2 Of Fever

2011-10-07T19:41:00.000+02:00

Two days in.. Fever and weakness.. Milton's fighting on. Last week it was Denver, this week it's Denver's turn. Who's next ?

20 Out Of 29

2011-10-05T21:36:00.001+02:00

Mom's been using the cards I've made for Milton and Denver to learn the alphabet, A-Ö (for english A-Z). After 2 times Milton knew 20 out of 29 letters.. Ain't he the smart one :) Soon it will be Denvers turn to start learning.

Filth Turns Clean

2011-10-02T19:31:00.001+02:00

Filthy cars ain't nice. I finally took my time to clean our cars. My boys helped me and did a great job.

Milton rubbing it in :)

Waiting for his turn.

Rubbing car nr 2..

Milton using the compressor for the first time. He loved it :)

Masquerade @ Day Care

2011-09-30T19:25:00.003+02:00

Why not finish the week with a masquerade ? Both Milton and Denver were so cute in their costumes :)

Milton as a Cop (Polis) and Denver as Spiderman (Spindelmannen)

God Morning, Auntie

2011-09-29T20:20:00.002+02:00

First night back in Sweden. Milton's being a clown.. He has missed Anna.

During work I had lunch with Marcus and his new baby.. Such a cutie.

Aunt Anna Is Back

2011-09-28T20:13:00.001+02:00

About 3 years in Australia but now she's back.. for a month.. then she´ll move to Austria.. Positive side: It's closer :)

She'll be staying with us for a few days so we all get to catch up abit :)

Anna gave us a present, a magic piece of wood :)

Play Date

2011-09-25T22:09:00.002+02:00

Nickis, our favorite place to play. With us ? Mummit, Lova and Wilda.. They ran themselves to the ground :) Afterwards we had a weekend burger at Max's.

Hug fest!

Denver drewling bubbles.

Lars came by to show off his new bike.. and what a nice bike it is :)

Lova and Wilda bouncing around.

Denver in a jump mood.

Lova thinking.. about something.

Visit 2 An Event Company

2011-09-18T20:36:00.002+02:00

What 2 do on a sunday ? Why not go and drive a segway and shoot arrows ? We'll we did and it was great fun. Sadly Milton and Denver's to small, young, short and weak to try for them self but they seemed to have fun anyways.

Milton watching mom on a segway.

Mom hit with most of her arrows.

Milton using up his energy in an air-castle.

Guess who has an eye infection again ?

Lunch time at Sibylla's

It's A Saturday

2011-09-17T20:29:00.002+02:00

Ohhh, so true. We walked around playgrounds and finally gorged in candy.

We found a new playground in a close by school that had "a twirly ladder".

Kind of a "hula"-rings walker and a twister-swing.

Denver found a corner and hid his candy.

Picture Time !

2011-09-15T20:45:00.002+02:00

Yes, oddly enought our first time. We always seemed to have missed it before but now.. Yes, now we haven't. Today Milton and Denver's going to get their picture taken at daycare, both with their class and single photos. I can't wait to see the results. On thing is sure, they look goood today :)

Taking Care Of Daycare

2011-09-11T21:39:00.002+02:00

Once every six months parents help fixing the surroundings around Milton and Denver's daycare. This was our first time, being new to the place and all.

The rest of the day we spent shopping and playing.

2 + 2 = Weekend !!

2011-09-10T20:32:00.000+02:00

Yes, it is true. Another weekend and lot's of fun. The only "cloud" is that Milton has some kind of rash on his leg. It has come and gone these past weeks. If it doesn't go away we need to check it out at the doctors office.

Cars, Planes, Helicopters & Carousels

2011-09-04T20:54:00.014+02:00

Today Milton, Denver and I went to an airshow and carshow. Both Milton and Denver loves airplanes, helicopters and cars (shockerrrrr!) I couldn't see how we could skip this chance to see everything they liked. Mom slept at Lars place last night after Laura's birthday party but she joined us around lunchtime.

It was great to see all kinds of planes, helicopters and cars. It was plain beautiful and Milton and Denver seemed to love it :) We saw things like, dragsters, bombers, gliders, trick-airplanes, propellerplanes, double-wings, police chopper, military chopper, ambulance chopper.. tons and tons of old cars like jaguar, VW, Ford, Buick, Chrysler, Saab, Volvo, different military vehicles... etc.. etc... and of course, we can't forget about the carousels :)

On our way..

A really cool kids bike.

Helicopters arrived and left all day.

Milton and Denver's first time in a helicopter, a cop-chopper :)

Can't skip the DC3.

A Whole Day Of Plenty

2011-09-03T20:22:00.010+02:00

The whole day just for ourselves :) Mom's going to study and later tonight she´s been invited to Laura's birthday party. I desided to spend the whole day with my angels. First of all I went to the movies and watched the animated/IRL movie "Hopp" (hop). The we went to "Fjärlilshuset" (The butterfly house) and finished it all off with "Nicki's", a playhouse.

Milton and Denver driving around and around a wall while I stood in line for food. They got a few followers :)

Preparing for a long movie.

Denver as concentrated as always :)

Milton did good too :)

A snack with a new buggy before the animals.

Big tank, big fishes..

Butterflies to be.

Endless running..

Playing hard at Nicki's.

Milton got some girl fans while being at Nicki's. He ran into three girls that said he was cute :)

Where´s Charlie ?

2011-09-02T21:45:00.002+02:00

.. There he is ? Rebecca came by with 2 months old Charlie, Elina's godson. We had a genuine "fredagsmys" (cozy friday) evening. Charlie's getting really big.

An Ordinary Sunday

2011-08-28T20:39:00.002+02:00

What's a sunday ? Just another restday ? 4 Sure :) We just had a good old day, relax day. We even went with mom to her horses.

Milton looking for the glitter: -"Vad tittar du på pappa ? (What are you looking at dad?)

Unkle Lars

2011-08-27T22:24:00.001+02:00

It's like it's summer again :) Sun and heat, we went to our favorite pizza place with Milton and Denver. Lars had some time over and wanted to ride his bike so he came by to. We made it a whole day event with Laura and Ethan and had a sleep over at our place.

Mom's having a cold one on a hot day.

..and so did Denver :)

Pizza from heaven.

Our own "hells angel" Lars :)

Automatic Toothbrush

2011-08-24T20:19:00.002+02:00

I found disposable electrical spiderman toothbrushes.. so I bought them. I didn't feel like Milton and Denver did do a good enough job brushing their teeth even with our help so this was perfect. Now we will have three factors - Them, us and vibrations.

Last Crayfish Party

2011-08-13T22:04:00.004+02:00

Atleast this year. Mummi and Baba bozorg invited us all to a crayfish party. As usual Milton, Denver, Lova and Wilda ran around playing having fun. I myself ate so much I had to borrow mom's stomach :)

Denver stuffing himself with chips.

Old neighbour Anna came by.

Mummi's been creative.

Knights of the square table.

Denver dancing with his party hat.

Well On My Way

2011-08-13T21:00:00.000+02:00

.. not much left now 'til our office is done. Soon we can organize ourselves :)

A New Vision

2011-08-13T20:17:00.004+02:00

First time in a movie theatre.. and both Milton & Denver did great. Denver was totally lost in the movie even after it was over. Milton had a few moments of concentration loss but came back like a champ. I thought the movie was okay but the first was better. We saw CARS 2 at Camera in Täby Centrum.

The ticket of proof.

Milton and Denver can't hardly wait :)

A movie without candy ? I don't think so :)

Total concentration.

The movie theatre is empty, but that didn't stop Denver who refused to leave :)

One Day Event

2011-08-11T22:35:00.003+02:00

Mom's got a new job. She's worked one day and met her new work friends for the first time and tonight she's going to her first kick-off with her new job.

My opinion.. smoking hot :)

Fat Lipp

2011-08-11T22:05:00.000+02:00

Milton's first day at daycare.. a fat lipp. It's a harsh life.

Office Space

2011-08-11T13:00:00.000+02:00

Soon the snow will fall down from the sky. I have said to fix our office before that happens.... Today I begin! :)

First Moustache

2011-08-11T12:00:00.000+02:00

Back to daycare for Milton & Denver. It's going to be different from our last 5 weeks of play, lake, heat and pool but I'm sure they will go back to everyday life without any problems. This morning we had some yogurt and it showed.

Turkey - Day 9

2011-08-10T22:09:00.002+02:00

The way back.. Our trip is over. It's sad but I do miss home. It's like the saying, -"There's no place like home". It's a long way home but all kids did great :) Hopefully we'll go again next year. If not Turkey, some place warm.

Denver in the airport, almost seems disappointed to leave.

Milton's joking around.

If no toys, play with anything.

Wait, wait and wait some more.

Watching planes coming and going seems fascinating.

Milton with his travel companions.

-"Denver!".. (snap) Caught a good one :)

Energy breakdown.

Back in Sweden. Waiting for our bags in Arlanda.

Last vacation activity, the transfer to our car.

Time 4 Molly

2011-08-10T13:00:00.000+02:00

Straight from the airport to get Molly, the dog. She's been at my sisters apartment in Täby during our trip to Turkey. She said it was no problem taking care of her. I just wonder why we had to come home from dry heat á la 40 celsius to wet moist chilly 20 celsius ??

Turkey - Day 8

2011-08-09T21:26:00.000+02:00

Our last day in paradise. It's really been paradise since we have done nothing but done nothing :) Everything we've done someone else has done. Sunbathing, swiming, sightseeing.. relaxing. We will most definit do this again :)

Milton and Denver floating around mummi

Mom had her nails done for 60SEK, about $10. Nice job.

Denver became quite the water-animal.

Milton became a water-daredevil :)

Mom and I got a really nice tan.

Wilda playing with baba bozorg.

A very hot day.

Bicycles were really cheap. These cost about 700SEK ($115) a piece.

Tons of cool kids bikes.

We had to buy a new sundeck-chair since we broke one of the old once. They´re not very sturdy.

A vision we won't see for a long time.

Last night out. Mom's looking good :)

My last supper.

Our gardner came by to join us.. Odd but nice.. To bad he can't speak swedish or english.. Weak conversations to say the least :)

These poor snow men.

AC and mom got invited up on the dance floor by the waiters.

A waiter joking around with Kevin.

Turkey - Day 7

2011-08-08T21:06:00.002+02:00

Yet another day..

Lova and Milton posing

Milton and Lova founds a mini-lizard, a dead one.

Mom and Milton just cooled off.

Our view outside our complex.

Denver and Wilda ready to leave.

Kevins energy level seems low :).

2 out of my 3 loves :)

All together eating, downtown.

Find 1 missing piece.

-"Bye bye cruel world!!".

Mom's having a discussion with her boys, who has flanked her :)

Kevin fighting to finish his dessert.

Relaxing after dinner.

Turkey - Day 6

2011-08-07T23:15:00.002+02:00

With the impossible chance that I am repeating myself, I'll just let you look at the photos of the day :)

Brothers on the way to the top.

Milton on the fast track.

The new favorite drink, Lemon Ice Tea.

A perfect postcard.

Mom trying to stay a-float.

Denver aka Perfect Boy.

We stayed home by the pool today and ate dinner.

Turkey - Day 5

2011-08-07T20:56:00.000+02:00

After a normal day of pooling.. we went downtown for food and some family time.

Denver watching cars on my cell before dinner time.

Waiting for our cab.

Waiting for our cab.. Children version :)

Milton in action once again.

Denver showing me his choice of bread.

Milton showing some love :)

My nice plate

Elina concentrating and looking good.

To hot not to eat ice-cream.

Mom stealing Milton's ice-cream.

Grown-up paus with AC and Elina.

Our view from our table.

Turkey - Day 4

2011-08-06T21:36:00.005+02:00

A day of exploration. We were told to go to the city market to save some money and get great deals. After the trip I think we were mostly ripped off :) but the experience was still nice. I won't even mention the weather today or any other day since it's about 38C every single day with no rain :)

On our way to the market.

Mom's in her new swimsuit.

Milton explored every store.

Denver fell a sleep in the hot weather.

A turkish man came up to grandfather and gave him one of these wind-feathers for cooler wind when he saw Denver "knocked" out.

Funny fruit time :)

Walking and searching..!

The end must lead us to the pool :)

Milton loving the water slide, running for a new turn.

This smile tells the story.

Mom on catch-duty.

A year or two.. all four will be self sufficient :)

Milton with make-up. Lova and Milton found mom's makeup.

The sisters..

Trying a new restaurant today.

Milton knocked out & Mom as a knock-out :)

4 cousins chasing the laserbeam.

Denver stuffing his face.

Family Ramin

Nice fountain

Milton sweaty and waiting for ice-cream.

Turkey - Day 3

2011-08-05T23:12:00.009+02:00

Beach or not the beach...? Milton and Denver really empty their energy tanks during the days. Today we thought of trying out the beach. It's a free busride and it's close, so why not. We also ended up this day with our first central-alanya trip. We found a great resturant with a fountain a toys for the kids away from the roads and cars.

Milton with a gloria.

Breakfast on the balcony.

Waiting for the transferbus to the beach.

The beach wasn't very crowded but the beach wasn't sand it was small stones. Not very comfy.

Denver ready for lunch in the city.

My first... a dog and cat bathroom :)

Time for dinner.

A perfect time for a ice-drink.

The kids play area.

Mr Snowman Ice-cream.

Turkey - Day 2

2011-08-04T22:54:00.007+02:00

Just begun... enjoying our trip. We've walked around the area a bit and spent the whole day by the pool. The waterslides are a gift from heaven.. for the kids and us. Milton, Denver and all cousins love to ride the slide. Today we also went to our first outside restaurant, local but great food.

Everybody chillin

Milton having a snack.

Ramin dreaming away.

Kevin splashing hard.

Milton and I practising the courage and swimstyle.

Lova on one of her slides.

Sometime sand work just as great.

Off to the restaurant.

Denver on Baba bozorgs shoulders looking around.

My perfect boy, Denver.

Turks love melons ??

Sticky & Hot..

In the store for some breakfast shopping.

-"Grandmom, what big eyes you have"

Turkey - Day 1

2011-08-03T20:53:00.009+02:00

Fist day.. Awake, new country, vacation, not pressure :) 8 days of "whatever I Want".. how sweet is that ? :) My family all sleeps in one room in one bed, Ramins family also one room but two beds. Our two heads of our families slept on the futon. The A/C doing great.. It's almost south pole in the apartment.. Not nice so I turn it off during the day.

The very appriciated water slide :)

Yummy, turkish fries..

Ramin in heaven.

Kevin fighting water.

Mr diving man.. fully equipt.

Our playground for the next 7 days.

Of course there's a playarea with slides.

On our first dinner hunt.

Denver has the best seat.

That's a lot of melons.

Tasty bread.

Pizza á la Turkey.

Kevin's got burnt :)

Buying breakfast and snacks.

Grandma what big eye's you have.

And We R Off

2011-08-02T21:31:00.003+02:00

First flight leaves 02:45 (2:45 AM) from arlanda, Stockholm. Milton and Denver was a sleep when we left, got to Arlanda and mostly during our wait for our departure. Once on the plane the fell a sleep again and slept most of the time all the way to Antalya.

We arrived at Ankara airport around 07:00 (7:00 AM) and had to wait 2 hours for the transfer. The last flight only took about an hour. We landed right on time for our transfer-bus to Alanya... which of course was late and I had call the company on their emergency phone to get him to us... www.724transfer.com. 11 people doing the last 2 hour trip to our final destination, Panorama Garden.

Once we got to our rented apartment it was only positive reactions even if the surrounding was a bit rugged. It was worth the almost 13 hour trip and all the children did great. So who's the eleven travelers ? It's Mummi, Baba bozorg, Ramin, AC, Kevin, Lova, Wilda, Elina, Milton, Denver and I.

Denver & Milton sleeping at Arlanda waiting for the first flight.

Barely awake, eating.. almost...

Mom's being funny :)

Back to sleep.

Ankara airport. Milton noticed that I had a suitcase on wheels and he wasn't late acting on it.

Breakfast in Ankara airport.

On the bus to the airplane.

First trip and first bus in an airport :)

Last flight, soon we'll be in Alanya.

The late transfer bus finally came. A private bus for 14 people.

I order 2 children seats, but got 1... and it wasn't couldn't be strapped down.

A tourist stop.

First moments in our apartment for the next 8 days.

The balcony.

The view from the balcony.

Our first walk in Alanya.. Denver looking cool.

Our first visit to the pool. Right after this all the kids had to have arm-puffs since Denver seemed to have difficulties in keeping his feet on the ground and head over water.

Ramin waiting for the food.

Milton "drinking" water... a perfect timed photo of a fall :)

Mummi and Baba bozorg thinking of what to order.

Mom sneek feeding Denver :)

.. Milton also seemed to have forgotten how to eat.

Lova and Elina on the balcony before bedtime.

One of our views every night.

First day over and we are loving it :)

The Twins

2011-08-01T20:55:00.001+02:00

Time to leave... It's in the middle of night but that won't stop us from going on our trip :) Milton and Denver's drinking their formula. Right after they fell asleep an a few hours later we left for the airport.. Towards Turkey :)

Fare Well Party

2011-07-30T23:06:00.000+02:00

We in the starter pit for our trip. We leave in about a day... 4 Turkey. We = Mummi, Baba bozorg, Ramin, AC, Lova, Wilda, Kevin, Elina, Denver, Milton and I .. a total of 11 people. It's going to be a great trip.

Today we had a simple get together for friends and family with kids, play and food.

Who loves Anthon ?

Rodeo William

Ethan taking a sand break.

Only 36 years'ish between father and son.

2 mom's having one glass of wine.

An easy posé.

Relaxing daddy/godfather.

A children portrait.

Franz climbing back to the party.

One Room, One Day

2011-07-30T21:11:00.000+02:00

I don't know about you but to me this is a big improvement :)

Brown Turns Workplace

2011-07-29T21:08:00.002+02:00

Almost time to go to Turkey but first I gotta do one more room. Our second livingroom is to dark. I need it bright light white :)

The Godfathers

2011-07-28T22:58:00.001+02:00

After getting done at home I took the boys for a trip to the city, to Milton's godfather and my godson, Franz. A perfect day for ice cream and a walk :) I haven't been to Sockan's apartment after the move. They've done a great job. I love their apartment.

Milton exploring Franz toys.

The boys.. Denver not to happy about Franz being so friendly :)

We passed the marina and some really beautiful boats.

White Gets Whiter

2011-07-28T20:52:00.001+02:00

Before Turkey I need to get some renovation done. First out is our main hallway. I've already done the walls and battens. It's white but after done the walls I notice the white is actually very yellow.. not nice :)

Meet Dior

2011-07-27T20:21:00.003+02:00

It's a crazy hot day today. It's closing in on 40 celcius. We took a trip into the city today to meet my friend, Marcus, new kid, Dior. Very very cut and looks a little lighter in skin then her older brother, Hugo. Rima and Marcus did a great job :)

PS Vapiano's food is great!

Barstool & Cuts

2011-07-26T22:15:00.003+02:00

Mom gave me a present, a barstool. Very cute. I use them im my garage. They are perfect for stand-sitting while working :) Milton and Denver like to sit on them watching TV. I got a little nervous since it's very easy to fall off a barstool.

Later mom cut Milton's hair so that he would get a heat-stroke in Turkey. We're leaving in about a week. I can't wait :)

Back 2 Our Street

2011-07-25T20:32:00.003+02:00

Two weaks and no break in. Our first official vacation from our new house was a success. When we woke up on the boat today I hope that nothing was stolen once back in our house, and it wasn't :) Milton and Denver's been like small princes. They are so good and love to do things.

Once back home we got 2 visitors. First, Rebecca, came by with her new and first son, Charlie. Second my mom, Milton and Denver's grandmother, came by with my sister and sons. None stayed for too long but still.. We are back :)

The yawning mom with Milton.

So close.. almost in the harbour.

Denver's been without diper for 2 weeks now and back home he didn't get them back. Denver's a big boy now :) He wears shorts.

Rebecca and Charlie.

Godmother, Elina, with Charlie.

Full house with grandmother & Inc.

Quick.. a frame!!

Finland -11 Day 14

2011-07-24T21:24:00.007+02:00

On today agenda's only fixing and cleaning. We've already done as much as we can with the material we bought and brought. Later today we will go to the boat that takes us back to Sweden. Our Finland vacation is officially over. To bad... It's been great and the works been a lot less hard then last year. Next year will probably feel like a breeze :)

Here's some overview pic of the new part after we cleaned it.

I also got to fix our beach. We still need 2-3 more piles of sand for the edges but the beach's getting there.

Packed and ready for our boat trip back to Sweden.

Mom and Denver looking out over Finland one last time.

Denver and Milton saying goodbye.

Relaxing in the outside bar.

Our standard dinner buffé before bedtime.

Finland -11 Day 13

2011-07-23T21:02:00.001+02:00

Woke up in the house to go by "Robin Hood" again. We wanted to see what kind of bargains we could find since we're leaving tomorrow. We have done as much as we can in the extension part of the summer house so tonight we'll have a small premiere party.

Breakfast movie :)

Tough traffic in the store.

Big bass x 2.

Rain, rain rain.. not all day but when it came it poured.

Mom not liking the rain on our last day.

Our last fishing trip. Milton wanted to come but his patience wasn't very good.

He fell a sleep insted :)

Preparing for our feast.

Looks like Aino is being attacked by a ghost :)

Our first family photo in the new house, with out me and with strange facial expressions :)

Looks like Aino's think -"Who let one go ?"