30Something

4½ weeks

2009-10-15T15:05:00.005+02:00

Thank you friends for you comments and encouragement. It really means alot to me!

How about some pics!?

First and most touching: Monica did it again! Look what came in a little package to help me along with my weightloss and some good advice about another diet.

Thank you Monica, you always know how to cheer me up!

Second pic is for most loving: Fredrik and I celebrated 9 years of being together and he came home with this beautiful buquét for me

Third is most fun: Katarina and I headed out last Friday as I'v written about before. Two hot chicks!

Close-ups

My man doesn't "get me"

2009-10-13T14:42:00.004+02:00

You all have heard that before! Usually F is great at intuition. One of the better I'd say. Right now however he's not getting me. I just want him to say that he thinks I'm the worlds greatest and he thinks I should stop eating the damn shakes and starting eating food again. hahaha! How's that for putting all the blame on him.

As said before I cheated last Friday and had a small sallad and then wine in the evening. I'm still counting from day 1 though. So 4 weeks going now!

Last Friday I weighed myself at the center: -11,8 kg which is 26.01 Lbs!! How's that for 3½ weeks!?

I now have about 21kg (46lbs) to go. That feels managable at least.

Couple of ego shots I just took with my phone!

Day 18

2009-10-04T14:11:00.001+02:00

Today is cinnamon roll day here in Sweden, yeah they actually have a day for it!
I'd love some. I would even considering baking them if I could eat them

Pizza Hut, we have a new one in town. One large meatlovers with cheesy crust PLEASE!

A sallad from my favo place with ceasar dressing! Oh yeah

An egg sandwhich....

A marabou amigo..omg!

GI fine, just give ti to me!!!!

Water water water

17 days

2009-10-03T20:32:00.002+02:00

maybe not still going strong! I thought I was but a few happenings are making it alot rougher. A couple of days ago I had decided to only do this for one more week. I went and weighed in and got all kinds of inspiration!! -8kg(17½lbs) in 15 days was not bad at all. Gave me the energy to think ok, maybe a few more weeks. I know I'm cheating next Friday and having a couple of glasses of wine but then back on track on Saturday. Hope it works out that way.

Otherwise things are as usual around here. Got some GREAT news about on of my little chis. Noah is adjusting well to daycare and seems to be pretty ok for Gabriel in school. Kyle's nose is healing nicely and Andrew I'm too disapointed at right now to say anything more about.

Kyle and I had a date on wens. evening and it was so much fun. I'm going to show a few pics but of course they're in the other pc. I even got yet another unexpected little note from Monica. Show you that too when I am on the other pc.

Well that's all for now!

13 days

2009-09-29T11:29:00.003+02:00

13 days and still feeling pretty good. How about another 13?

In the mean time here's a couple of pics of me and my babies a few weeks ago. Aren't they adorable!?!

And here's a few pics taken yesterday where you can see my new hair and my new glasses. Total ego dork!

I don't know what I'm thinking here haha

10 full days...

2009-09-26T19:22:00.002+02:00

but my motivation is off. My family is in the kitchen eating one of my favorites, tacos! Feels like I'm being punished sitting here and not allowed to join them. Some days just suck. I really have no idea how folk do this whole shake/soup diet for 11-15 weeks!!
I'm definately noticing a difference in clothes and body and already getting comments about my weight. Those are a great motivation of course. Starting to think about going over to the other part of this program alot earlier than what I first thought I would. We'll see.
Let's just say at least another 10 days then I'll see......

Report

2009-09-21T17:33:00.002+02:00

Well 5 full days and still doing great!
Already noticed today that my favo jeans are a little too loose. I'm even digging out my absolutely favo suit that I had when I was at my smallest. Just to hang it in the closet for a reminder.

I'm actually not hungry anymore at all but I miss food!!!

Otherwise everyone is doing good. School, meetings and everything else is rolling along.
I was going to show a pic or two but I'm on the wrong pc! Sorry!

It's a new day

2009-09-18T17:51:00.003+02:00

Well ALOT has happend this week. It's actually been a fun week even if very hectic.
I made a decision I hope will change my life and became a member of Xtravaganza. I'm extremely motivated and that is usually all it takes. I was aproached by them last year and felt I wasn't there yet. It's really expensive and you have to sign a 1 year contract but that's ok. I'M GONNA MAKE ITÄ HAPPEN!!

On my 2nd day and it's going great. I'm a little hungry but not too bad. Even worked out at there gym this morning before work!
Anyways, I'll let you all know how it goes.

Sorry! Wasn't able to finish bloging yesterday so I'm now totally thru day 3 with a birthday party under my belt. Actually I didn't care for going to all that good cake and cookies but I managed. Its not that I'm hungry it's the whole social eating I might miss. Thats ok! I can do it!

If you don't know what Xtravaganza is, it's a weight loss center here in Sweden. They work in a few different ways and I'm doing there kickstart which is basically Shake/soup diet. I get three a day and then lots of water. I even eat Omega-3 now.
When you feel you can't do shakes anymore you start eating but after there methods and with good help. The good thing about this center is that it's educated health consultants working there. Which is a huge difference from Weight Watchers.

Anyways, I'll explain it better later.
Wish me Luck!!

Busy bees

2009-09-14T10:27:00.003+02:00

Work, puppies, shows, parents meetings, kick offs, you name we're doing it! Soccer games, conventions and so on and so on!
Have loads of pics to show but most of them are on my facebook and I think most of the people who check my blog even are on my friends list on FB but here's a couple for now! Heading for the shower because I'm hoping on a lunch date today!

9/11

2009-09-11T21:47:00.001+02:00

Confused

2009-08-27T10:06:00.002+02:00

Apparently it's quite irritating to put a password on this blog. I might move it. Have to think about it a bit. For reasons that are personal I'm now putting a password on this blog but of course my friends and AMERICAN family are welcome to the password. Just have to figure out where or how! I'll look in to it!

Guess who finally has a name?

2009-08-25T21:50:00.003+02:00

And a perfect name at that? Liberian Girl is who!

Let me introduce you all to Olivia! We're calling her Ollie for short. Isn't that the cutest? Finally F and I picked a name we BOTH love.

Some fresh 7 week old pics her breeder Lotte took

On Tuesday I finally get to fly up and bring her home<3

Here she is with her siblings playing around

Back to school!

2009-08-19T13:39:00.004+02:00

Hi everyone!
This week is school start at our house. Monday it was time for the boys to get up early, eat breakfast and head off to the first day.
Andrew started his first day of junior high and Gabriel his first "real" school day as a first grader. How bout that?
Kyle is second ring(sophmore) at high school and även Noah has started daycare!
You wouldn't believe how many forms and papers I've filled in for them all, my word!

Couple of pics of two of my guys:

Andrew like any 13 year old hates having his picture taken but look how handsome. Here you can even see how much his braces are helping already

The worlds cutes first grader

Mix of fun

2009-08-13T15:15:00.007+02:00

Hello!
As usual busy busy, school is starting on Monday and we're almost ready for it. Shopping and filling in forms!

Just some cute stuff from this past week for ya

Rosie, queen diva

Last week we had the oppertunity to spend the day at the racetrack. Fredrik and his brothers and father got to first drive a car around the track for hours and take turns then one of Swedens best STCC drivers, Ted Björk, took them for a spin in this Ferarri! Very cool! Next time he said he wants to take me for a spin, not as sure about that though.

Last but not least, guess who's a big boy now!!??
Noah, the daycare goer:) My little guy started his very first day at daycare on Tuesday. By the end of next week we hope to be able to leave him "for real".
I said, Noah say cheese, he turned his back haha

Daddy helped get the "1st day pic"

Anyways, figured out some people are VERY!! curious and that's to be expected when you blog. I'm thinking of maybe coinsiding my two blogs and running one. Maybe writing both in english and swedish? Give me feedback please? Or is it better to keep it like it is?

One more thing! I'm really not the tech freak I think I am, I can't get the pics off my phone and need help when F gets home. Just to show you that special something that came in the mail this week!

Chi-Lott's MJ Liberian Girl

2009-08-12T12:46:00.004+02:00

That's the name of one very special girl I'd like you all to meet.

It's "The other half of the story" and a little prinsessa that's moving in here in a few weeks. I'm so excited! Especially for my little Marley who's a little bit shy. I think this is perfect for him to get a buddy his own age.

We don't have a name yet and it's up to debate here so feel free with suggestions. Here's our list so far:

Stella (my favo)
Lily (everybody kind of likes it)
Chloé
Demi (Fredriks favo)
Elby (which is what we call her now, LG are her initials but LB we picked out of Liberian and call her that until further notice)
Help!

How about some pics of this little beauty?

Up and coming champion?

Look at this beautiful face, you have to love her

Just a little footnote: Comments like "Another one? How many are you going to have" will be removed. My dogs are my babies and extremely well taken care of and LOVED! I'm building what I hope to be a respected and well planned kennel and you can hardly do that with one bitch. Thanks!

Footnote 2: You guys wont believe what came in the mail today for Rosie!! I'm so taken away and getting ready to chase her down with the cam haha.

Random acts of kindness part 2

2009-08-01T08:42:00.003+02:00

About 6 months ago I wrote I was a little under the weather. Two days later there was a care package in my mailbox, maybe you all remember? I could look up the insert but I'm a little lazy, sorry. Well last week when we got home from vacation there was yet another little unexpected package waiting for me.

Sweet generous Monica had done it again!
In the package there was an adorable little green knitted sweatervest for Marley as a welcome home gift and I don't know how she did it but she knew it was Rosies birthday soon so even she got a cute little pink sweater! I'm so taken away at this womans kindness. Very rare now a days and I'm so lucky to have met someone who is this way.

Here's a look at the package, outfit pics will be put out on LilyHearts Blog

Island Land (Öland)

2009-07-30T11:26:00.013+02:00

Hi everyone!
Well we're back from our camping vacation on Öland and the laundry is caught up and the camper cleaned out.
We hade a great week even if the weather wasn't the greatest. Great food and great company! We got at least two real warm, half days, at the sea.

Andrew had the most fun and participated in there sportsweek that they had and he was busy all the time. Gabriel had the luck of having a little playground close to our camper and he headed off quite a bit too. Leia and Noah had the whole tent full of toys and did pretty good too. Between toys Noah watched Rory, nonstop! By the end of the week we all went around singing on the Rory song!

How about some pics?
On our way to the beach for the first time

Some pics in the tent

Leia<3

Katarina and Andrew

Ice Cream! Mmmm

RORY!!

Fredrik came down on Thursday evening and stayed the weekend and then drove the camper home. Lucky enough we had a great day in the sun on Saturday. Here's Gabriel burried in the sand

So first insert! Loads more to show and tell. Among other things wait until you see the beautiful generous package that was waiting for Marley and Rosie when we came home!

Half of the story...

2009-07-17T20:56:00.005+02:00

Guess what I picked up today? A new little baby boy !! We were looking for a long coated baby girl, black and tan. What came home is a short coated, adorable, black and tan, beautiful litte boy. He's my up and coming champion! Him and I had a talk about it. Plus he promised not to mark inside when he gets bigger.
Wanna se some pics?

Here we just got home and after a pee I let the other babies out, charge!!

Mommy saved him

Just a little nap

Sniffing out the new territory

I have more pics but I'll show those later. We're all just adoring him right now, he's so calm and a little scared so I'm keeping him close.
We're thinking of calling him Marley , what do you guys think about that?

Now we're still on the search for the perfect little girlfriend for him so if you know of any beauties, let us know!

You know how

2009-07-10T15:28:00.003+02:00

sometimes you have something very exciting so close you almost have it planned in your head? You start making future plans before anything is sealed so to speak?
Well that happend to me this week, kind of double even. I'm quite sad about it to be honest with you. I'm sure my time will come, that's not it. Just sad about alot of things I've learned this past week or two and to be honest with you I would have been better off not knowing.

Anyways, heads up.....Something exciting is still going to happen. Just not how I had hoped. New hope will light up and I'll be on track again. I just have to let the other stuff vent out a little more first.

I have a secret

2009-07-06T13:24:00.005+02:00

and I'm not saying a word yet.
The weather has been amazing so me and the boys have parked ourselves outside. No appointments, no dates if they didn't come to us and just enjoyed the hot weather. Well now it's cold and raining and I'm afraid it might stay this way for the rest of the summer!
Anyways, I have had some super happenings despite this. Friday night at 3am I got a call from Jeanette that it was time for the smooth coated collies to come and I rushed over. I got to witness the birth of several beautiful puppies!! Next week it's time to visit a chihuahua kennel and watch a birth. So exciting!
Alot happening despite the rain and I can't hardly pull myself away from my mail. I'll let you know when I know.

Let me see if I can find some pics!
Fredrik and Kyle are building a deck around the pool for us and I'm a little anti since it isn't how I wanted it to be. Since these pics were taken they've come alot longer so I need to take some more!

So there, gotta go. F just called and needs my help. Always when Noah is sleeping!!

Guess What!??!

2009-06-21T20:56:00.002+02:00

The forecast is calling for a HEAT WAVE!!!

The pool's ready and so am I! Bring it on!

Weather dep

2009-06-17T12:02:00.003+02:00

I can't blog right now, I'm sooo low! I hate Sweden sometimes. Ever since Mothers Day when we had great weather it's been cold and rainy here. I can't take another bad summer, that would make 3 in a row and that's too much for me. I read on other blogs about sun and nice weather and I don't get why we don't have some of it.
I just spent the whole weekend at a dog show, in the pouring rain. Terrible!
Sure, the sun's shining today, but you know why? Just to say fuck you Swedes! Midsummer holiday is this weekend and the forecast is calling for guess what?? RAIN!!!

One thing after another!

2009-06-11T12:21:00.007+02:00

After everything calmed down after last weekends wedding, this weekends musts started rolling!
Today is my friends 35th birthday party so Gabriel, Noah, Rosie and I are going. We need to pick up a last gift before we head over there.
Saturday and Sunday is the big dog show I've been looking forward to but sadly the weather forecast is calling for some pretty bad weather. I got lucky and my friend gave me a raincoat, I bought rain pants and I have loads to pack! Rosie needs a bath and her claws cut. I am even trying to catch up on laundry and ironing and cleaning. Beatuiful Emma is staying over two nights this weekend, so she didn't have to miss the dog show. Super lucky is that Emma and her mother have a show tent! Woohoo! At least we don't have to sitt out in the rain under umbrellas, thank god!
Since the weather here is terrible, of course! (I seriously can't take one more summer of 10 nice days and 4 moths of cold wind and rain) I'll show some pics I took two weekends ago when we had absolutely perfect weather and got to take a premier swim in the pool. Probably the only time we'll get to use it this year.

(Don't mind the mess, we're planting flowers, getting the pool sorted and trying to get our deck built!)

My little fish

Leia and Noah got there own pool

But Noah doesn't accept being "little" too well

I had more

2009-06-08T21:12:00.007+02:00

to show you all last week but you know what the standard excuse is so I'll skip to wedding day!
As most of you know Fredriks sister got married Saturday and it was a beautiful wedding! Gabriel was in the wedding and got the honour of throwing rose pedals down the isle and then holding the brides buquét as she said her vowes.

I haven't asked if it's ok so I wont show any pics of anyone but my family, sorry about that because Anna was truely beautiful!

Two good looking boys

Cute couple

My boys

My boys plus man

This last pic is adorable but I'm so sad, I wanted a pic of us all together. We don't have any recent pics at all. Thought I'd have it blown up and hang it on the wall but it's blurry, buuuuuhuuuu.

First things first

2009-06-04T16:17:00.004+02:00

Since I'm so far behind I have loads to show and tell.

Let me start with the dog show we were at a couple of weeks ago!

It was a fun day and Jakes breeders were there which is extra fun. Jake was the absolute show dog and he did better than ever! I am so proud of him!
First he won over the other boys, after that he won over the winning bitch and made it thru to the group finals(if you don't know dog shows it's way to involved to explain all of this now but if you're intrested just ask). Well inte the group ring there were about 15 dogs he competed against! First the judge picked out 5 to continue on, that she liked best and then we had to walk for her again. At first she had placed Jake as nr 1 but then switched us to nr 3 but wow!! Jake, BIG-3! What a man!

Rosie didn't have as much competition but even she did great! She made it thru to the group finals and placed BIG-4! This show was real fun because all the group winners got presents!

Peek-A-Boo

2009-06-03T23:15:00.006+02:00

Hi there! Bet you've been wondering where we are!?! Well little Noah has the chicken pox and my word, I've never seen anything like it! He definately has it worse than the other three got it. I'm thinking the heat wave this pass weekend helped make it worse. He's had it rough the poor guy.

His head is full of them and his private parts. His whole bottom, penis and groin area is just covered! Hundreds of them! His face got quite a few too but his legs and belly aren't too bad considering. He has them down in his ears and even in his mouth!

About half of them have finally started to dry so hopefully he'll be better soon! It took 4-5 days to break out and I've never experienced that, usually just takes a couple of days.

Impossible but true

2009-05-23T12:27:00.002+02:00

Just when I though I had oiled the last of our outdoor furniture we found another sett in the garage that I'm going to put on our balcony. You know what that means? Today I'm sanding and oiling! Again!
Moving sand piles, vacuuming the pool, chasing Noah and whatever, I love summer!

Rosies half sister had two baby girls the other day, black and tan, ooohhhhhhh<3<3

Heading back outside! see you all later xoxoxoxxo

Braces, shows and shopping

2009-05-19T22:28:00.003+02:00

Saturdays show went GREAT!!! I had a coffee disaster on my camera but I'll try and get it all sorted so I can let you know how it went and show some pics soon!

Yesterday Andrew had his top layer of braces put on. He's so cute! Next time they'll put the bottom layer on as well. I took a few pics with my cell phone but I forgot how to move the pics over to my pc without having to get a cable and I'm too tired to try. I'll just wait for F to help me when he gets home or tomorrow maybe.

Otherwise it's planting, painting, pool filling and garage projects taking my time as usual but to be honest I love it! Noah and I are outside all day everyday if the weather is nice. Days like today thought I just catch up on the laundry.

Today I got a perfect tip from my sister and after just a few minutes of google I found it! We were thinking of keeping Noah in a lifejacket all summer but this might just be exactly what we need

I found them at this website
http://www.poolfixaren.se/Pool-larm/Child-Guard/

Pretty expensive but worth every cent and I'm going to order one. This is the first site in Sweden that I found so I'm going to have a look around first.

Home owner

2009-05-15T22:18:00.004+02:00

One thing is for sure, there's always something that needs to be done.
I was going to do a few inserts and show pics but if I'm honest I'm just too worn out. Dog show tomorrow and I'm going to bed.
Noah and I keep busy during the days, gardening, painting, oiling, cleaning and everyting else that needs to be done outside.
One things for sure, if it doesn't stop blowing outside soon I'm probably going to have a breakdown, a very serious one. I hate the damnd wind!!!! It's crazy here and has been the past couple of years!!

We did get the honour of babysitting little Leia this week, she's such a sweetie. Both her and Noah were sick so they were easy easy. Even if her fever had me worried she was just a joy.

Noah and Leia, Noah giving his "smile" face

Noah has never wanted a passy, but when Leia comes, he always wants hers!

Noah hard at work outside, could be dangerous out there so best to wear a hardhat. (Don't mind the mess, we're painting the garage and everything is outside until it's done)

So there, time for bed! Be back tomorrow, wish us luck!

Two sides of the coin

2009-05-13T08:33:00.002+02:00

As a mother of both teenagers and small children things swing differently all the time!

Yesterday Kyle finally got his longly awaited drivers permitt and satt here waiting all evening for Fredrik to come home(he worked late) so they could take his first real drive on the open road. Scarry I know!
Anyways when F came home I was up putting the smaller boys to bed. When they got home I asked if they thought to take pictures. Of course they didn't!!! I said to Kyle, you know this is just as important to me as your first steps were.

Today I'm taking pictures and you all will pretend it's the first time he drove away, deal?

Be back a little later, I have alot to show but Noah and I are heading out to paint on our house!

Have a wonderful dayä!

List

2009-05-07T22:59:00.002+02:00

Feet:
Filed
Lotioned
Nails Painted

Hands:
Peeled
Clear polish on

Body:
Bathed
Scrubbed
Shaved
Lotioned (legs with self tanning)

Face:
Eyebrows plucked
Peeled
Washed
Creamed

All of this just because I'm going to the spa tomorrow!! Isn't most of this what I should have done at the spa? Well first time in a bikini this year and all this was hugely needed before I could go out the door! I'm actually getting a deep clean facial tomorrow, can't wait!
Alot more to come since it's the bachelorette party!

Thank you...

2009-05-04T22:21:00.005+02:00

for all your kind words! They are truely appreciated.

Around here we are busy busy busy. Hubby and I spent the whole weekend outside with Gabriel and Noah(the older boys were at there dads house). Oiling my teak furniture and painting in the garage. We're using every spare moment to work out there because I'm so tired of the garage! I want to start building our deck on the two sides of the pool! That's our next big project.

We grilled all weekend long and just had a great few days
BBQ Masters

This Friday is the big day for my sister in law and I have the cutest pair of shoes, what the heck am I going to wear with them? I could do with something new but I don't know if I have the energy, going to take a look in my closet first.

Look here what came! My kennel name may now be used!

Last but not least: it is serious work having a bitch in heat! Right now Rosies in high heat so Jake is a little high strung. Actually surprised at how well it's going it's just alot of work keeping them apart. Tomorrow Fredriks taking Jake with him to work so he can get a day off...the little horndog!
He loves the spring anyways...he rolls around like this alot in the grass. Isn't he the cutest thing you ever saw?

Good night friends, xoxoxoxo

Rasmus

2009-05-01T21:53:00.004+02:00

Yesterday afternoon my inlaws had to make a decision that I know was so difficult to make. They had to put there beloved Rasmus to sleep, let him wander over Rainbow Bridge.
Apparently Rasmus had tumors in his legs and a possible tumor at the edge of his tail. Rasmus hated the vets and any care would have meant several trips to the vets.
He was a handsome old man of 12 years and had lived a full and happy life.

Let me tell you this was one spoiled bearded collie who was a huge bully. He barked and drove the neighbors crazy(me too haha), nudged your arm when you were drinking coffee because he was so spoiled he got directly from the table and wouldn't let you alone until you gave him a cookie. He was the true diva of the house and he knew it. He was even loyal, loving and loved to jump on you. Especially me, he loved me. He would get crazy jealous if my mother in law held one of her grandkids and she just avoided doing it if we were alone because he'd get so mad. At the same time, I never told him no, I always gave him that cookie and I apparently let my mother in law start suspecting when her first grandbaby was on the way because I told Rasmus his breath stunk and she realised I'd never complained about that before and was always letting Rasmus get close for a cuddle. Her having had 4 kids herself new that if I was sensitive to smell that maybe there was a baby on the way.

Rasmus has been apart of my life every since I met Fredrik. Always around, at work, and everywhere my inlaws went. My father in law is crushed and we send our condolences to them both.

Sleep well little man....we'll miss you!

My sweet little girl

2009-04-28T21:24:00.003+02:00

What a week it's been for my little Rosie. She's in heat, on day 10 today(a season is 21 days). She's been doing the weirdest thing. I've heard some bitches can mark when they're in heat but she doesn't do that thank god. On the other hand, and this might be my fault, when I capture her if she's snuck out of the livingroom she pees a bit. I might yelp or get a little stressed and she might feel it.
She's even become a super mommie's girl. Rosie loves everybody and loves attention like any girl does. Right now though she wont go to anyone else and if people try to tell her hello she curls around my legs.

To top it all off she had a trip to the vets today. Time to have her puppy teeth pulled. They put her to sleep and somehow, I had no idea, they found 12!!! puppy teeth to pull!
Rosie however got loads of praise from the nurses. They said usually when they have small dogs, especially chihuahuas, they snap and bark and just aren't fun but Rosie was a charmer and a complete joy to have around today! That's my girl! She's been resting all day and is now lying here next to me in the couch. I love you Rosie girl xoxoxoxox

Aint too proud to beg

2009-04-26T20:03:00.003+02:00

So cute!
My oldest son is a funny guy. When he's not in his "I'm a teenager with a bad attitude" mood he's the funniest person I know.
He's also pretty bold. He's been talking about the auditions for IDOL for a few months now. Yeah yeah, I say. Anyways, it was time for the Stockholm auditions yesterday and guess who was there? Kyle! He took the buss at about 3 am early Saturday morning and at about 6 am I got a text "I'm here in Stockholm, SHIT! It's huge!" hahaha.

He was supposed to have a friend with him but the friend overslept so he was there by himself. It was a really hot day and he had no water! He felt pretty ill after it all was over and I'm guessing it's a bit lonely without any friends with you. Next year (yeah he's doing it again next year he says) he's going to make sure he has a few friends with him. That way you can get each other water, take pee breaks and have a great time.

He didn't make it but he was cool with that and according to him he loved the experience! Isn't he the coolest kid?
If you want to visit his blogg do it HERE

Who can believe

2009-04-24T20:25:00.002+02:00

that this cute little "angel" can cause so much trouble?

After many screaming matches I finally got some of my flowers in the ground. The seeds I planted can't be put out yet but maybe in a couple of weeks. Flowers are expensive! I still haven't bought half of all I need. I'm hoping the anuals will at least come back next year.

Busy busy as usual! Tomorrow Noah and I are taking a break in all the musts and heading to a town about an hour from here to watch a dog show. I'm not showing this time since I knew Fredrik had to work, so we're just heading to cheer!

Figured out today that if my sister in law and I don't take care of a bachlorette party than my other sister in law might not get one! We had no idea so we're on it now! Of course she has to have a fun girls party. Anna always, always always is great about doing for others and we are of course going to do the same for her big day! Since none of her friends or others who are in the wedding had any plans we got it all moving so planning meeting Monday night and that should be alot of fun.

Rosie is in heat by the way! Poor gang here have no idea why I'm keeping them apart. I might be a bit high strung about the whole thing because everytime she sneaks out of the livingroom I yell "Rosie NO!!" and when I go to bring her back she tinkles a little. It's going pretty good though but I do think Jake misses his buddy Rosie.

Have a great weekend! As soon as I get my camera emptied I'll show you what I find on it!

These two pics above are from my new phone!

xoxoxoxox

Where oh where

2009-04-21T21:25:00.002+02:00

can my baby be?

Where do my days go? Everything is so intensive with Noah so I just don't get a minute over. I've been working in my garden and it's one step forward and two steps back but still alot of fun.

I am however back in the cell world again! Woohoo! Fredrik bought me a new phone. I had my breeders class all weekend and actually it was ok being away without a phone. You get used to it but of course I love having my new one. I think I'm getting a bit too old for all this tech stuff though. So many functions and I don't even have the time to learn them. The camera is awesome!

Sony Ericsson C905 Tender Rose

It's Official!

2009-04-17T21:42:00.002+02:00

Finally, it's ready and can be used! I'll tell you what I mean tomorrow.

Today has been yet another Noah-testing-his-mothers-non-existing-patience day. Oh My Goodness!

I threw him in the car early and headed grocery shopping. After that we ran in to the nursery(gardening store) and he of course fell asleep despite me trying to get him not to. When we got home he woke up and was PISSED OFF! After an hour of screaming (managed to get his lunch in him despite the screaming) I got him dressed and we headed outside.
There he was an angel and played and just hung out. I had to chase him away from the pool a few times but other than that it was great. I dug for two hours and planted flowers. I was so happy with my work and feeling like I got a great work out.
We had to take the older boys to the train and he fell asleep again. Woke up after 30 minutes in yet another bad mood! My word, he screamed for almost 2 hours. I just had to ignore him finally. Fredrik was an hour late too! I just don't know what to do with him. Fredrik has been up for over an hour now trying to get him to sleep. He's still screaming!
Well there's todays gripe. I don't even have the energy to find any pics.

Tomorrow is gonna be good. I'm flying the coop and starting the first course of my breeders course. I packed my school bag and am ready! Two whole days of all about me! Great!

Have a great weekend! xoxoxox

Holy Cow!

2009-04-16T19:33:00.002+02:00

Please shoot me?!?

Noahs screaming is the last straw, seriously. We already had this screaming phase!!!

Anyways

New phone ordered!
Breeders course this weekend!
The whole dress thing for the comming wedding might be working itself out!

I think I have coffee on the way, it might help. Be back later!

Darn darn darn

2009-04-15T15:06:00.004+02:00

Noah broke my cellphone! Used it as a baseball and just threw it across the room. It's my fault really, I shouldn't let him play with it. Anybody who knows Noah knows that some things you just don't argue with him about. Anyways! I can't answer calls or text messages for now, just so you guys know!

How about some sun loving dogs and one cute working man?!?
Fredrik spent the Easter holiday working on our garage, he's painting it. Here him and Gucci are surfing the net for some help in mixing cement

Easter Eve

2009-04-13T20:04:00.013+02:00

How about the rest of our weekend?
Well Saturday the sun was shining and it was beautiful outside! My niece Alexandra came up on Thursday and spent the weekend with us and I headed off to pick up Katarina, Leia and Kyles girlfriend Fanny to spend Easter Eve with us.

First we spent a couple of hours outside in the sun

Jake loves the sun!

Leia satt in the shade so she had to stay bundled up

My Easter table setting, even the dogs got eggs and I put them in the middle of the table

Coloring eggs

Jake checking out his egg

Beautiful Leia

Fredrik really surprised me with an egg of my own and inside was a Thomas Sabo charm for my new bracelette: A handbag in mother of pearl and sterling silver

After the dishes were done I headed outside with a glass of wine and spent time with my family. Fredrik and Kyle joined us too

Ok ok ok!

2009-04-13T19:56:00.002+02:00

I might, just might be getting the hang of this blog thing. What do you think about the new design? Be honest! I'm not too sure about it yet. Might be a bit too much!

Good Friday

2009-04-12T20:47:00.005+02:00

Hi everyone! Sorry about the silence but this has been a busy weekend and we've just enjoyed the sun!
I have several inserts to do but I'll start with Friday:

As you know we headed up to Stockholm, up at 4am and left at 5.15am. We had a great day and alot of fun but it didn't go well for Jake at all. He got a 3 in quality which I really didn't expect (1 is the best and 3 is pretty bad). It was his under bite and as soon as the judge saw it he didn't even look at Jake. Just gave some stupid critics and that was it. On the other hand at least 4-5 people asked me if I loan him out for breeding! Apparently the underbite doesn't scare them.

Rosie did better and got good critic but didn't place in the final but came in the middle of about 13 girls. I got some really good tips from Rosies breeder and I'm definately going to take them into consideration. How about some pictures instead?

Katarina training Rosie(K had her premier in the ring with Rosie!!)

K's keeping her on in the catalogue to know when it's there turn, a little nervous

Love

Two nervous girls about to go into the ring

In the ring

After this pic I had to leave ringside, everytime Rosie saw me she lost her concentration. So I just went and checked out other chirings and let K and R do there stuff. They did such a great job!! What a day!

Nervous

2009-04-09T21:41:00.002+02:00

I don't know if it's the dog show tomorrow or some kind of flu but my stomach has been in knots since last Saturday. I feel almost pregnant, sleepy, sick to my stomach and headaches all day everyday. But I'm not pregnant...I think I'm fighting this flu crap off.

Anyways! We're really nervous here tonight and I just hope it goes well. I don't expect miracles just good critics on the little ones. I'll be more than happy with that!

Stockholm, here we come! My alarm is sett for 4 am! My word!

Plus and Minus

2009-04-08T22:23:00.003+02:00

Need I say it again? What a day!

First the boys and I got up and started cleaning and getting all the plants and lamps out of the windows because the window guy came and washed ALL my windows, he counted them to 53 windows! My word! That's the days plus, the windows are shining and he did a great job!

Noah, my little monkey, as said before he climbs on EVERYTHNG! I'm constantly running after him and getting him off the weirdest things. Anyways the kitchen chairs are usually ok, he's got them down pretty good. Remember I told you he fell yesterday outside and chipped two teeth? Well today he was sitting at the table with Gabriel eating grapes when I hear a big crash. The poor guy just fell out of the chair! I ran in and find his mouth bleeding some and now his two front teeth were really chipped and the one looked terrible. I made a call to the dentist who said they could see him at 2pm. When we got there they took a loot and wanted to get pictures but thought he was too young. They are sure the tooth will go black and die and it was a bit loose. The hope is that he can keep the tooth in because it's better for his adult tooth but apparently these kind of things are prone to infection and I have to keep a close eye on. If it' gets the least bit pussy they'll sedate him and pull it for him.

Andrew is my daredevil son, I have spent alot of time at the er with him having body parts x-rayed. Something tells me Noah is taking after him. What do you think?

Crazy Noah pic!

Sad thing is, Noah has this charming gap between his two front teeth and the most beautiful smile in the world. Such a shame that he hurt his teeth.

What a day!

2009-04-07T22:48:00.003+02:00

Today has been the day of trying to fix just about everything you can imagine.

Shoes for the boys
Gabriels new bike
Andrews game he was promised at x-mas but hadn't been released until now
My medicine
Grocery shopping

We got almost everything done accept for candy for the Easter eggs but I'll go buy that tomorrow maybe. Gabriel got his new bike and the funny thing is, he didn't get hurt but Noah managed to chip his two front teeth(again I should say because the one tooth he'd already chipped once)when he fell.

Here he comes!

Goofing off

Somebody got a present for his Easter egg, I can't say who or what but it's a good one!

No energy!

2009-04-06T20:06:00.007+02:00

I don't get it! I'm excited about my new medicine, my garden in the making, this Fridays coming dog show and several other things but I still can't get out of my funk! Why??!!??

Anyways, here's som pics of the area outside I'm hoping to get "nosy neighbor proof" within the next month or so. Any good ideas? Share them with me please!

This is basically the view the neighbor sees, from the other side of the creek. It's our kitchen patio area and I'm hoping to make it real welcoming and cozy this year

View from my front yard where you can see the neighbors house

Here you see down by the creek where the big boulders(stones) are is where I want to plant some flowers.

On the one long side of the pool we didn't do any stone work last year. That's because we're building a wooden deck there and building a poolhouse. The deck will be put in this year but the house will wait until next year.

Finally

2009-04-03T14:21:00.002+02:00

Noah and I have finally gotten over the nursing hump. He liked to cuddle up and nurse (amma) and fall asleep up until just a few weeks ago. Now we have stopped and I'm actually very happy about that.

I took the step I've been waiting for, just as soon as he stopped nursing I knew where to call! The doctors office and get a prescription for Reductil . I've taken this before with great results, I lost 26 kg. I feel so motivated and have been working on my weight already and hopefully this will give me the extra kick I need like it did before. I've been considering an operation but I'd like to make it on my own, I know I can do it! So today I had to stop bye the doctors and weigh in, not fun! Wish me luck!

Gardening 101

2009-03-31T12:20:00.007+02:00

Well we're off, finally started with our planting. Some of my seeds said to sow right into the ground but since I had the room I went ahead and threw them in the soil inside and we'll see what happens. I'm going to buy some more seeds to sow outside too.

Kyle and I headed to the nursery, look at all we got!

Ok, I'm ready to go!

Kyle's ready too!

So there, the seeds in the bowls needed to soak for 12 hours but they're planted now too.

Noah, the dogs and I just spent a couple hours outside cleaning up some and trying to think things out. Should be alot of fun!

Oh right, want to hear a HUGE disapointment? The super cool sun chairs I wanted to buy from Ikea? The ones that looked like they were big enough for two in the magasine I saw them in? The ones that I had already baught and fixed the whole patio area in my head? Well they were baby size!! I was at Ikea yesterday and I'm so depressed. They would have been perfect if they were the size I thought. If I satt my big rear in one of these babychairs I wouldn't be able to get up!

Oh well, back to the drawing board!

Love is in the air

2009-03-29T13:49:00.004+02:00

A D O R A B L E ! ! !

A word to the wise

2009-03-29T11:28:00.003+02:00

Don't go overboard on red wine on Friday night if you know you will be alone with your active 1-year old the next day!! My word did I feel terrible yesterday. We made it thru though!
Gabriel, Andrew & I had a date yesterday. We went to the movies to see Marley&Me. I had just finished reading the book and really wanted to see the movie. Maybe not the easiest film for my 6 year old but he somehow got me to promise to go se the new animated allien film next time.

After loads of popcorn and candy F picked us up for our next date. We headed off to L & T and as always, they treat us to the greatest meals! Gulash soup with delicious bread and for desert a mint chocolate cake. We had a layed back wonderful evening, thank you to both T & L.

Today I have yet another date with my oldest son, we're heading off to buy some seeds and stuff. You know, grown up things like planting seeds and gardens. If he makes it home from work in time that is. I'm actually looking forward to it and if I know myself right I'll probably buy 35 different seed sorts and no chance of ever getting all those to grow.

Green fingers

2009-03-27T12:49:00.003+01:00

I definately don't have them! In the middle of this terrible snowstorm I'm trying to start my garden project. I'm not really a huge fan of gardening but we have a really big yard and I'd love to get some easy upkeep areas with flowers out there.
I also am trying to figure out how to do an easy upkeep but blooming fence if you will, to keep curious eyes away from our pool area.

I love lavender, and the only thing I know for sure is I'm going to build a pathway of stones down to the creek and plant lavender on each side of it.

I'd love your best tips and sites for Gardening for Dummies please?

A decorations cherry tree is on the wishlist and then we have all the pots we burried in our stonework last fall that we need to plant this year. I have alot to do! I'm hoping that working on this will help me come in shape and give me something to really sink my energy in. Wish me luck!

I did find the cutest loungers at Ikea that I already put on our shoppinglist. I want to buy two of these and then some outside tables and some sheepskins for this one corner of our patio.

Comes in green or red, I want the green ones.

Every coin has two sides

2009-03-25T20:46:00.002+01:00

Heads or tails?

My stitches were taken out yesterday

My ring came(had to leave the first one and order one in my size) in and was picked up today

Bonus pic:
Same day of my surgery, I was home alone at least the first day. Check out my team of nurses

Show time!

2009-03-25T20:34:00.009+01:00

Sunday K and I packed the car with 2 dogs, one baby and some really good sandwhiches and chocolate cake! Time for another inoff dog show. Jake did pretty good but it took so long for his turn he was bored and didn't get any ribbons this time. That's ok, time for mommy and him to train some more. Rosie on the other hand did GREAT and got 3 ribbons with her home.

Baby in charge

Rosie and Jake checking out the competition from K's lapp

Rosie just won BIR (Bäst i ras/Best of breed)

Leia was in charge of keeping an eye on Rosies ribbons, she's obviously not taking her job seriously. I might have to talk to the management about this.

Rosie, BIG 3!!! (Bäst i grupp 3/Best of group 3)

That's it, she's fired! she's going back to her job of being the cutest girl of them all at the show!

We had alot of fun and I even got to meet sweet Lina! My camera refuses to take good picks in dark show halls so none of us in action. You'd think I would learn to read the instruction book because I'm sure I could get it to work.

How about some fun!?!

2009-03-25T20:19:00.004+01:00

Last Saturday F took the day off(I know, don't faint please) and we decided to take the boys to the big activity playhouse type of place(Lek&Buslandet). Noah the "I can't let my mommy out of my sight" little tike took off and LOVED the place! He climbed, jumped, played in the balls and just had the time of his life! Andrew and Gabriel where happily surprised too.
Here's a few pics of our gang having fun:
I think Noah spent 2 of our 3 hours there in this area

The trampoline was pretty fun

Slush is a must, even for mom!

Here I am

2009-03-21T20:30:00.003+01:00

Wow! what a couple of weeks. My hand is healing pretty good I think, despite everything I should say. A couple of my finger tips are still a bit numb so I hope I get the feeling back.
My mother in law has been here for about 10 days. She's been absolutely wonderful and helped around the house with everything. The really bad part is, I needed help with Noah and he refused!! to go to her at all. He screamed anytime I left his sight and climbed on me nonstop. After two weeks I'm a nervous wreck, literally. I don't sleep again and I can't seem to get into any kind of relax mode. I couldn't even go outside the door with my dogs without him standing at it screaming. I'm extremely greatful to my mother in law for all her help, just wished it would have worked out with Noah or that F could have taken him.
Thing is, I said from the get go, it's never going to work!! I knew he would never put up with being in the same house as me and letting somebody else care for him. Did anyone listen? No! Who paid the price? Me!

I have to have my other hand done but I'm waiting until Noah is at daycare. That way I can take care of everything myself.
I don't know how to find any calm but I have to try because I'm starting to get signs of anxiety attacks and I can't have that. I bought a stress off yoga DVD that I have to make myself try and take the time for. Plus it's time to start moving my fat ass, I need to start getting into shape!!

Thank you friends for all of your sweet comments and concerns for me, I'm so thankful for them!

I got some help planting Easter lillies outside, they definately make you smile. If you like them that is(wink to L).

I'm alive

2009-03-16T17:42:00.000+01:00

barely. Be back when I can! pusssttt and siiigghhhh

I survived!

2009-03-11T11:04:00.007+01:00

Writing with one hand and that works. Let me just say I ended up getting 5!!shots in my hand but it went ok and now I'm sitting here not used to the peace. The huge swelling in my fingers has already gone down quite a bit. Fredrik is going to help me shower tonight, he seems to be looking forward to it hehehe.

Noah cuddled up in my lap for his bottle when we got home. Look at Gucci, he never gets to close to Noahs hands, cuuute!

Little(huge) Mamma

Luv U

Fredrik bought me tulips *love*

About that other thing that has had me upset, well I had a good talk with Anna about it. She hadn't seen what this terrible person had written but had a theory about her. (My good friend L is great about helping me see the other side of things and I've learned to be open for it.)Apparently this girl has been down right mean for years and she thinks people just ignore her. Too bad even the moderators ignore her, she could use a real good life lesson.
Hugely funny and I have to right it in swedish:
En del av vad denna tjejen skrev till mig var: Gås Gås,som vi säger på jobbet(vilket ingen fattar men man förstår det är en förolämpning)
A sa: Surfitta som vi säger här hemma.....hahaha jag skrattade så tårarna sprutade...

I'm waiting

2009-03-09T20:10:00.002+01:00

for my chemicaly induced calm to kick in. Should be interesting. I still haven't figured out why I can't move my links and archive back to where it belongs but I haven't really worked on it today. Noah has a really bad cold bless him. Fredrik is finally home and took bedtime procedures today. K was by and fed me lunch, thank you loved friend!
I'm hoping after my nerves settle after my op tomorrow than maybe other things wont seem so disapointing. Maybe I just overreact or maybe I just have more insight.
Take care xoxoxoxox

By the way

2009-03-08T21:34:00.002+01:00

I tend not to write on here when Fredrik is in and out of town just because I don't want unwanted people to know when I'm home alone. Anyways he left again Friday night to head down south and then to Germany. He'll be home tomorrow and I miss him like crazy. I'm sort of nervous about Tuesday and more so how everything is going to go with Noah after that. I'm sure it will all be fine, but even better when he gets home!

Civil Courage?

2009-03-08T20:41:00.002+01:00

Is that even what we call it in english. Well anyways, there isn't hardly any of it in this country. This is my place and I'm about to gripe, you all know where the door is if it doesn't suit you.

I'm the kind of person who would help anybody if I only can, stick up for my friends with all my might if needed. It doesn't matter to me if you're my friend only thru the internet or in real life. If you're my friend then you are my friend, period.

Let's just say after an attack that I just can't get out of my head even though this person is an immature, bitter bitter person, I now know that the same friends I have already backed up when needed on this forum that I hang on just wont do the same. I decided not to take any notice of what this person wrote to me because seriously, when does that ever work? People with absolutely no self distance and whom are so bitter just can't be reasoned with. This person writes on our dog forum all the time and about 60% of it is bitter, down right mean comments. Apparently she's friends with the moderators and is allowed to act any way she wants. Funny thing is she even showed the rules to another person but doesn't appear to know(or care) that they apply to her too.

You know what though, I'm the kind of person that looks back and takes it as a life lesson. Bad thing is, I'm less willing to help others, defend others and show civil courage. So sorry, fix your own crap, I wont be defending people anytime soon.

Puussst, I needed some release!

Now, I have to figure out what the heck I'm doing with this blog design! One step forward and two back...

I'm trying

2009-03-07T16:41:00.002+01:00

to figure things out for myself so I don't have to be dependant on other people helping me but it's not working! Shit shit shit! My good friend L found the link for me to fix up my blog and I'm getting there but the last puzzel piece is not falling into place. Who am I kidding, the lasti million puzzel pieces!

Frustrating!!

Deep breaths..that's all I need!

Proof

2009-03-05T18:05:00.002+01:00

As I told you, everything is a possible helping hand in reaching higher levels. This little adorable, inocent buss was bought for Noahs first birthday. Katarina thought it was cute, and it is. But!! next week when K is helping me with Noah: I'm sending the buss with him!!!

hehehehe:):)

Poop Machine

2009-03-04T18:30:00.002+01:00

I know, you probably don't really care to hear this but Noah is a serious pooping machine. 3 times a day at lest! Often 4-5 times is more like it. On a realy good day it's like 6-7. He's killing me!
We've put locks on just about every singel cubbard and drawer in the house, but you better believe he knows the ones we don't have anything on. Every toy he can find is a potential ladder in his quest to climb higher and higher! Take that and my laundry/ironing pile into consideration when I say: RED WINE!!!

Don't let his beautiful brown eyes fool you, he's the devil in disguise!

Dog show

2009-03-02T20:56:00.009+01:00

Yesterday Katarina and I headed off to Katrineholm for an inoff dog show! It was COLD inside the horse stable but we managed!

Here we just arrived and I'm getting situated with all my junk! K's keeping herself and the little ones warm.

Cuddle cuddle

Americas Next Top Model?

Jake and I waiting for his turn

My huge backside and Rosie in front of the judge

More on how the show went later, I have some great pics. For now here's good looking Gucci showing off a collar I'm thinking about selling.

Jake and Noah are eating snow off of Noahs mitten, so adorable.

Bling Bling

2009-02-27T12:13:00.005+01:00

Well, as I wrote before I was away to the doctors yesterday. What a huge difference having insurance, I say it again. My operation was booked for the 10th of March already! Boy did I get nervous but the nice doctor perscribed a sedative for me so I can stay calm the night before and day of surgery.

More fun, I finally dowloaded some pics. Look at the lovely gifts my friends spoiled me with last Sunday:

Brute force

2009-02-26T09:57:00.002+01:00

Remember I wrote about being denied on my insurance? Fredrik and my father in law were mad as heck about that and wrote a long letter to the salesman of our insurance. He imediately contacted Fredrik for a meeting. I had even called my doctor and got her to change what she wrote since she was in the wrong. Like any dr. she didn't like me telling her she was wrong and she argued a bit but agreed to write a new referal. Anyways the salesman showed up for the meeting on Tuesday with an approved plan of action! This morning the doctors office called and offered me an appt. with the hand surgeon for today already! I'm sort of nervous, even if it is only a consultation. What will he say?

%#¤½##&%=#½¤¤

2009-02-24T21:17:00.002+01:00

F¤#%king hell!!! Somebody is marking in my house and I don't know which one of the little shits(yes they hare little shits right now) it is!! I found 4 spots in my hallway tonight because when I saw the first one I took a closer look. That's at night and what I could find! The floors were washed Friday so you do the math. It's not Rosie, that much I know because this is marking not peeing! GGAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!

Enough of the bad stuff, now on to the sweet stuff!
I still haven't emptied my camera so I'll get back to you on the rest of Sundays pics.
But for something really heartwarming look HERE

Heartwarming dubbeltime check this out HERE

As you know, I'm all about "pay it forward" so more to come and my appreciation will be shown back to my friends and loved ones. You just wait!

Now I have to do some work and pay some bills!

Diamonds are a girls best friend

2009-02-22T11:17:00.009+01:00

Wow! What a start to my day. My family has really spoiled me! First I couldn't sleep, I'm like a little kid. So I snuck up around 5.30am and took a cup of coffee. F came down around 7 and I said "you don't see me, I'm sleeping" and ran back up to bed. After a while they all came up, candles, singing Happy Birthday, coffee, breakfast, flowers and presents!!

Don't ever hold this pic against me

Look at the beautiful floweres Fredrik bought me

Fanny, Kyles girlfriend, had left me a gift and look here att these wonderful chocolates that I got.

Here's pics of my two buquets I got yesterday from Fredriks family

Saved the best for last!
Fredrik has surprised and spoiled me to no end. Look at my beautiful ring! It's a diamond ring in white gold from the designer Chopard! I can't believe it! It's a little small but apparently they only take 1 ex of what they order to the store so I'm welcome to come in and have it sized. I'm going tomorrow!

(It's hard to see from the pics but the diamond floats around inside the heart, adorable!)

And look here what sweet Lina did for me! Check HERE

Pies are baked and I'm heading for the shower, in a few hours my friends will be here and I'm really looking forward to it!

Thank you loved ones for my day so far!
xoxoxoxoxoxoxox

TSCC

2009-02-21T21:57:00.006+01:00

What a party! So much fun! Many compliments on my dinner that I made, the cake Fredrik bought was really good and the company was the best! Everybody in a great mood and alot of laughs.
I got two beautiful buquets of flowers and a beautiful wonderful wished for this for a long time gifts from Fredriks family.
I'm now a member of the TSCC (Thomas Sabo Charm Club)!! I'm so happy about that. Apparently my sister-in-law remembered me walking around at Christmas and looking at the broschure I had went and picked up at the jewelry store and how much I talked about these charms. I'd seen them a couple of years ago and did the same thing than but lost my broschure. I even got an amazing pare of earings to match one of the selected charms.
Now my boys know exactly what I'll be wishing for over the next few years, CHARMS!

(They even remembered my passion for angels and one of the charms is a beautiful angel sitting on a pearl)

My earings

Sorry for confusing you guys but the pic in the insert earlier was from last summer, don't you pay attention to my hair? haha. Anyways here's todays clothes and a full outfit bild on Lilyheats soon!
Birthday girl:)

Time for bed, tomorrow is my "real" day and it's going to be loads of fun!
xoxoxox

Under control!

2009-02-21T12:59:00.002+01:00

Giving myself a few minutes with coffee and blogs while Noah is sleeping. Smells like garlic all through my house. I might have gone overboard. I'm half dressed just have to flatten my hair and dinner is halfway done. Pretty good don't ya think?
The table is halfway sett too, I can't sett it all the way because sweet Noah climbs and plays all over everything.
Not really sure about my outfit, feels like I look like an elephant. Might need to rethink. If I keep it maybe I'll show a days outfit on LilyHearts blog.
Last night I saved F from a major cake accident, he's lucky I gnagg hehe. He tried to put the blame back on me but I stopped him in his tracks and he managed to fix it. Little stinker!
Anyways, back to the party
xoxoxoxxo

List

2009-02-20T15:07:00.002+01:00

Maple walnut fudge
Mocha fudge
Sour cream coffee cake with nuts
Peanut butter and Jelly bars (actually taste like a dry sandwhich which would have been easier to make)
Herb, pine nuts and olive oil mix (for tomorrows dinner)

That's just some of what I've made today. Sounds delish doesn't it? I'm on a break now but I think it's over soon. For some reason I had the great idea to make homemade pizza tonight so time to start making the dough soon. It's going to be goooooddddd!
Don't cha wish your girlfriend was a freak like me?

Late late late

2009-02-20T08:12:00.003+01:00

This week the boys have winterbreak from school. Kyle usually works those to make some extra money. Today F lent him out to me to help around the house for this weekends parties. He'll still get payed the same wages so he was supposed to be at work at 8 am just like every other day. It's 8.15 and I haven't heard a peep from him yet. Not a good start at all!

I do love

2009-02-19T13:50:00.002+01:00

that my family and friends want to come. I am telling you however, in 5 years, I wont be home! I'll be in the sun somewhere hot and awesome! My word I'm stressed and worked up so I can't even sleep because my brain wont shut down. Insomnia sucks and I get it all the time!
Back to my american recipes and planning.

Socialized medicine

2009-02-16T20:57:00.003+01:00

SUCKS!
I have a huge fear of contacting swedish health care because of several cases of idiots and me being treated poorly. I literally work myself up and it takes weeks for me to call for the simplest thing. Put it this way, Noah was over a year before I ever did my after control from his delivery which you are supposed to do at about 12 weeks after the baby is born.
Anyways, my boss bought us this supposedly great insurance so we could contact private care in Sweden. Guess what!!??!!!?? DENIED!! My stupid, incompetent, too stressed out to listen doctor wrote the wrong info down and now my insurance company thinks I've been poor for longer than I had the insurance. I've been on the phone all afternoon trying to get in touch with this idiot, did she call? NO! So mad right now!

Sugar

2009-02-15T19:38:00.001+01:00

T this one's for you. An oldie but a real goodie!
(They never made a proper video to this one, that I know of so here's a live show)

Changes

2009-02-14T21:37:00.001+01:00

Things don't always go accordning to plan. We were supposed to go visit a little boy yesterday that will be 5 on Monday. Well his mother called yesterday morning to let us know that the little boys dad (Fredriks brother) had a violent stomach flu(again) and that the party would have to be moved. Her whole family were coming and our family. Her parents home is too small so she thought we'd all meet at the company where there is at least room for all of us. When Fredrik told me about this I decided to give her a call and offer our home. A 5 year old should be able to have a great party! Even if the company is nice it's not the greatest party place.
Anyways we cleaned an fixed things around here and welcomed 20 people (including us) and hade a great time. I even got two buquets of tulips and a pott holder, isn't that sweet?

The small babies got dressed up for the party too. We hardly ever have a chance to use all there cute stuff so yesterday we took the chance!

Just show some cute pics here:
Noah loves the camera, he runs and gets it or the cellphone and says picture, picture, then he runs up real close to me and laughs

Jake and I tried to take some pics but it's not easy, here he looks great and I look mad

Some tender convincing

If I cuddle in here to mommy nobody will see me

Before the party everybody needed a nap, Gucci likes to go disapear in one of the beds but Jake and Rosie love to cuddle up to me and Noah

I forgot to tell, last weekend when we went to the dog show, Fredrik took the boys and Gucci up to the ski/sledding slopes and had a great day. F is however quite the amature and didn't even make sure Gucci had a collar on so he had to make a loop in his leash. Gucci hates the snow really but something tells me he had a great day and he even got to go sledding with the boys. I didn't get any pictures though.

You know

2009-02-13T16:03:00.003+01:00

I hate to grocery shop. I love the cabinets being full but I don't want to be the one to fill them. What's for dinner today? I'm a good cook but I do the same boring stuff everyday. I never take the time to check out new recipes and do fun stuff. I have to get better at that.
Todays shopping was a higher level of dislike even

Fredrik was of course in a meeting but he sent one of the men from the mechanics shop to give me a jump:)

Dude, where's my hand?

2009-02-12T10:37:00.003+01:00

I've had some trouble with my hands for some time now. They numb, disapear for me. I can't knitt anymore, talking on the phone is a pain and I have to constantly change hands and shake life back into them. They get cold and just really numb. I've suspected carpal tunnel after everything I've read and I have a good friend who had surgery for it. I haven't wanted to go to the doctors because the surgery scares me some, you have to be awake! And getting the stitches out is worse.
Anyways it keeps getting worse and now my hands disapear when I drive, when I'm out with the dogs and stroller and when I read in bed. Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night with numbness.

I was at the doctors Monday and she gave me a direct referal to the hand surgeon. We'll see what he says but the doctor I saw thought I was a definate surgary case.

I'm so asking for valium for before the surgary and for the day I have to take stitches out, if it comes to this of course. The surgeon might think I should try hand splints first, så we'll see.

Dog Show

2009-02-11T20:06:00.008+01:00

I know, I was going to let you know how the show went. As usual it's crazy around here. I did have a great day though and met up with K and L for some shopping and lunch.
Sundays dog show went great! Jake usually sits on his little butt and gets scared and wont walk. I don't know what happend but I guess our training is paying off. He strutted around the ring and did a great job! He came in second place with honours(HP). My pics are really dark so I'll see if I can fix them but I stold some from Emma:)

Rosie did really good too for her first show! She's so pretty. When we walked torwards the audience she'd get scared and try to fight walking there but when we turned around and walked back to the judges table she walked great! Both Rosie and Jake got awesome papers and critcs with them home. Rosie didn't place but we were really proud anyways.

Mommy, get me out of here

Look how pretty she stands, her tail, however, is always down. I'm trying to teach her to show me her tail.

Selma was there too and she did a great job!

Two cute gals

And beautiful Emma! Thank you for the pics!

I made it through the wilderness

2009-02-10T12:23:00.004+01:00

Guess what!?! It cost a fortune, went against my princibles but made my hubby super happy and that was worth every bit of it! August 9, 2009 we are sitting at Swedens huge outside arena and dancing with Madonna!!

The reason it went against my princibles is because I had to buy the tickets from on of those terrible companies that run and buy up as many tickets that they can then I had to pay triple value on them. On the other hand I now see that since the consert sold out the tickets I bought have dubbeled in price so in the long run I got lucky anyways.

Wooohooooo....dress me up in your looooovveeee!!

I know, there's loads more to tell and show, I'll be back!

Nervous

2009-02-07T22:00:00.006+01:00

It's starting to catch up with me. I've baked two bunt cakes, packed our stuff and everything is ready. What if Jake wont walk in the ring again? What if playfull Rosie doesn't walk nice and just jumps around? Well oh well but then we at least know what we need to work on with her!

How about some really cute pics instead?

My good friend K called me last Monday and told me to come meet her for lunch, her and beautiful Leia treated us.

He didn't sitt like this for very long but he sure is adorable when he does it

Gabriel helping me make dinner

Gabriel and Jake having a cuddle, these two are real cuddle buddies

Wish us luck tomorrow!

Ego at it's worst/best

2009-02-06T21:59:00.002+01:00

What do you think, I got a haircut

(you get my extremely pale face for free)

Cuter pics taken of the kids will come.

Other than this it's been an ok day. I tried training Jake and Rosie for there show on Monday and let's just say stress around the poor dog is not good. I need to try some more tomorrow when F is home and can help me so I can do one dog at the time and not one on the show leash and two running next to them hoping to get a candy. So cute.
I checked out our dog magasine and figured I need to get busy, I have about 6 shows that I am going to be in and 3 of them ar serious shows,that count!

Random acts of kindness

2009-02-06T09:29:00.002+01:00

I wrote the other day that I thought I was heading down the cold path. A sinus infection. Well it never really broke out and that's good but do you know what was waaaaayyyyy better? The kindness one person showed me. Yesterday when my son brought in the mail there was an envelope to me there. I thought hmmm, I haven't ordered anything.
When I opened it there was a letter and several bags of tea and an ointment. The note explained how good the tea was for driving out a bad cold and the ointment was to help open all your pores to help you breath and for the ache of the cold. Then some fruit tea just because it is good.
Inside were even som coupons for our local hamburger joint so the kids and hubby could go eat and give mom a rest!
I don't "know" Monica more than that I visit her blog and have recieved two of her beautiful knitted sweaters. I do say though, those who know her must be lucky and I'm lucky too. Thank you Monica, such an unselfish act of kindness.

I say "pay it forward" and am going to return the favor to the next person I think needs it. Do the same, we can all make a difference!

Challenged

2009-02-05T15:50:00.004+01:00

Here is the cutest little challenge from Indra.
You go in to your "My pictures" file
Choose the 6th map and then the 6th picture in that map.
Put that picture on your blogg and challenge 3 more to do the same.

Here's our pic

This is Noahs christening cakes that his grandmother made for him. Aren't they just adorable and you wouldn't believe how good they were!

I actually think this was a really cute challenge and would love to see all of my friends with blogs do it so I wont write out names but look forward to seeing all of you do it;)

I have alot more to blog about so I'll try to get on with it soon. You won't believe the kindest thing that happend to me today. I was so touched!

Stuck in bed

2009-02-03T21:51:00.002+01:00

Now you might think that is pretty comfy and awesome to be stuck in bed but, it's not. F ruined my son! He for some non apparent reason has been lying Noah in our bed and then trying to move him to his room which never works. Well now I have tried putting the little angel to bed, it takes about an hour to get him to sleep and about 45 minutes later he's crying and awake. I have to round up the flock and go up to the bed instead and let him sleep with me. Fredrik broke Noah!! It helps having the new pc but I have no pics on it so I'll show something cute tomorrow.
I'm the kind of person that really needs an hour or two by myself in the evenings, or with just F. Or let me be honest, an hour or two without Noah climbing on me. So this is pretty inconvenient considering F is out of town. Trying to see the plus in all and at least he sleeps pretty good as long as I'm up here and Rosie and Jake are with me. Gucci gets special treatment and complete attention in Kyles room.

New blog is going pretty good I think, I've gotten alot of positiv response to it and as soon as I get into it I'll update it more.

I'm even fighting like mad not to let this sinus infection break out so as usual, full up around here.

7 year itch?

2009-02-02T14:07:00.006+01:00

I sure hope not!
7 years ago today Fredrik and I got married. 020202 at 2 o´clock.

I took som pictures of our album with my not so great camera. I know, you shouldn't ruin good photagraphy that way but it's all I could do. Here's some pics of our day.

This next pic is cute, we had chosen such a big album that the photagrapher wasn't sure how to pose us to fill the album. Why she was putting new film in the camera I was fooling around and lifted up my flowers and kissed F. All of a sudden we heard a CLICK in the background. Actually really adorable and we got several photos of us playing around.

This last pic I couldn't get anything decent on. At least you can see how handsome both A and K were, my little men.

I love love love you F(today anyways hehe) My JAFE!!!

Launch Party

2009-02-01T12:21:00.004+01:00

I'd like to invite you all to join me at my launch party!! I'd give you all champagne but my head is already killing me;)

I've started a new blogg that is less personal, more contests and a whole lot about dog, children and plus womens fashion! My hope is to try and find good deals and let you know about them. Tips, shopping, contests, for&against list and a whole lot more!
My main focus is going to be on fashion for bigger women since I really miss that myself. I decided to do something about it. I'm even going to be running a Second Hand shop with everything from doggy wear to handbags!
I'd love for your help in launching my blog and if you like what you see please help me spread it on. Feel free to contact me with rice and rose too. Every bit helps!

Lily Hearts Blog

I'll still be writing here of course because this is my personal blog for friends and family. The new blog is in swedish and I really hope you enjoy it!

Any questions or helpful hints: missb74@hotmail.com

Not pink but brown sugar

2009-01-31T20:26:00.008+01:00

Guess what Fredriks surprise was!!??!! Yep, my very own, long wished for, blog mini pc!

Actually, though I've said it here a few times that I wished for a pink one, I took the brown one! My thinking is that I'm going to order a skin for it that goes in brown and pink and then even get a carrier for it in pink. Perfectly me! I'm usually a black and brown kind of person who loves to accent in pinks and purples and I kept up the same habbit.

When we got home we held up some wine and as a thank you I made a great dinner for all of us.
Gabriel helped take some pictures:

(I can't believe how fat I am right now...ush)

(fucking hell, the pics wont go in and soon I'm throwing this thing out the window, pms as I am)

(finally)

If you look close you can see my dark brown Acer:)

This weeks illnesses by the way, well no stomach flu for me but today I've had fever and a head cold. I've been going on the asperin diet all day, hope it doesn't get worse!
Time to go play with my new toy:)

Making babies or buying puppies?

2009-01-31T10:53:00.003+01:00

That's what people seem to think I'm doing as soon as I have a secret, so cute. But so wrong this time.

Something is in the air though. My hubby told me last night to be ready when he gets off work to go somewhere. He wont tell me where we are going and I have no idea what to wear or dress the boys in.
Exciting!!
We just talked yesterday about our aniversary and I basically said lets just forget about it this year. He's out of town, things have been more than hectic and I just felt we can take it huge when we hit the 10year point instead. He said at the time that he hadn't planned for it either but than this came up last night. Wonder what it is?

Check out INDRAS new toy! Isn't it the cutest you ever saw?

Anyways, Noah asleep and coffee ready, time to relax and then do something with my hair, maybe even a little lip gloss today:)

Finally!

2009-01-30T21:30:00.004+01:00

Woooohoooo a positive insert. Bet you guys thought it was never coming again didn't you? Well fooooleed you because today I got some great news. It's definately a start in the right direction for my future plans. Here's a hint or two:

Number 5!

2009-01-30T10:08:00.003+01:00

Yes, Andrew is home with a tummy ache today! No vomiting but serious pain. I don't feel any of it yet but, I woke up with a cold.
Would be amazing if something didn't hit me considering how much I've been through this week. Not too bad and if it doesn't get any worse than this I'm ok. If it gets worse I'm in serious serious trouble! F is leaving Sunday come hell or high water and the only thing that will keep him home, maybe, is my death(maybe;))
Nobody bothers to ask mom anymore how she feels either, a huge bunch of "I feel sorry for myself" around here. My needs, my musts, my demands, my job, my this, my that..Blaaaaakkk!
Ok, time to stop complaining, I have something really cute to show you. Since the boys got Guitarr Heroe World Tour they have been polishing up on there musical skills. Andrew is such a cutie and loves the game. I taped him singing, yes I was sneaky but if he knew I was taping him he wouldn't have sung as well. The reason it's so dark is because I'm hiding in my hall and just trying to get the sound. He now knows I taped him and gave permission for me to show it. Sis, listen to how good his english is!! Isn't he the most adorable(=I love youuuuuu)?

Another one bites the dust

2009-01-29T21:18:00.002+01:00

Guess who started feeling sick and vomited as soon as he got home? Fredrik! He was out for the count all day and just had a really terrible tummy ache. So, I plan and plan and let everyone know what's going on and boy did it backfire! Gucci's surgery Monday was well planned and of course none of us can help getting sick but there were still two trips planned in the same week for some reason. So guess who leaves again Sunday for 4 days!!! So just home long enough to be sick, and of no help, and leave again. Sorry for the gripe I'm just a little (=alot) overwhelmed right now.
I actually got a break for a date with Gabriel at the mall for some shopping. After about an hour there we get a call and F has a work emergancy and needed to talk. He called again half an hour later and needed me to come home! GAAAHHHH! Of course it's not his fault what's going on, and I don't blame him. Just feeling a bit sorry for myself.

I keep looking around for the hidden camera? This has to be a joke!

Pink flammable fluff

2009-01-28T15:07:00.004+01:00

I have a few stories, I haven't taken all this weeks happenings in the right order so I'll just throw some stuff out here.

Sunday- Fredrik and I put this awesome family breakfast together and I lit some candles. Hanging out, talking, drinking coffee and just starting the day. You know how you think things in your head, just flashes of stuff? I remember thinking: I want another peace of toast and I need to watch my arm on the candles. (The bread basket was on the other side of the candles) Well, for some reason I don't even do things cautiously. I throw my arm over the candle and WOOOOFFFFF, flames! On my new pink bathrobe I might add!! I jump crazy fast up out of my seat and start banging my arm against my body with F yelling in the background: Hang on, let me get a look. I'm thinking NO WAY, I'm on fire here for crying out loud! After I jumped around for a few seconds I dared take a look and yes, I had put the fire out, no damage to my skin and the robe is just a little brown. I ask you however, what the heck kind of chemicals is in that thing? It literally just flew up in flames.

Anyways, started thinking Noah is finally better yesterday. A few nightmaresh diaper incidences but fine. Well I got him to bed right before 8pm and went for a cup of tea last night. After about an hour he wakes up and I just know, he's never going to let me leave him so I carry him into the bathroom to brush my teeth and pee. I have to hold him while I pee and guess what? My word let me just say vomit in my panties, socks and everywhere else you can imagine! I start yelling for Kyle because I needed help. Of course all this crap always happens when F is out of town and he's now down south again so what a roller coaster ride! Got me and Noah changed, sorted, dogs out for a quicky with Kyle holding Noah and got us all in bed. Towels all around us just in case. Well Noah after a while just decided to hit everywhere accept the towels! Me, him, bed, pillows and everything! Just got up, started the whole changing process over. Today is only diaper nightmare so we're managing.
I did however have to pick Kyle up early since he had a terrible tummy ache! Here we go again.

Plus of the day: Jake, who for some reason, loves lying on the dogs toy bag and sleep, got to sleep with mommy last night. He loved it! He's a way better cuddler than Rosie too. Both him and Rosie cuddled up in my bed, don't tell daddy!!

Update!

2009-01-27T08:39:00.008+01:00

Sorry I didn't get back here again last night, I put some pics out on the forum and just didn't get anymore done. Here come the same pics I put out there.

They never did call about Gucci and by 3 I was worried so I picked up my son from his buss and just headed over there. They have an answering machine on after 12 and you can't get through on the phone. There's an emergancy number but I'm really strict about not abusing things like that. When we got there they apologised, they just hadn't had time to call yet. But everything was ok! The vet even praised him for being such a good and calm boy. I asked him if he was talking about the right dog because Gucci is usually super social in situations like that, a little hyper.

I'll start with the pics why we were waiting for Gucci. As I wrote Noah had serious stomach flu and was worn out and took a nap. Jake did his best to comfort and keep close to him.

Rosie however didn't think he did a good job and decided to show Jake how you really comfort a sick baby.

After we picked up Gucci I got him sorted on the soffa

When he got sorted I cuddled him all up warm and cozy

Last night went great, I gave him some pain medicine before he went to bed. He got to sleep with Kyle all night. Kyle says Gucci gets a permanent place in his bed if he stops marking and peeing because he's a good cuddler.

Another happening yesterday but a FUN one was a package in the post box. Sweet Monica sent Rosies sweater and this time it fits great with a little room to grow. She even got an adorable hair ribbon. Thank you so much Monica!!

Question: My house picture has disapeared for me at the top, do you guys still see it?

Are you kidding me?

2009-01-26T13:54:00.003+01:00

I got Gucci off ok and after a little examination and a calming sedative I left him.
They still haven't called and that sort of makes me worry, they said after lunch.

When I got home with Noah guess who vomited all over the floor? You got it, Noah! I'm literally bathing in it today because the poor little guy has thrown up so many times. Towels and clean clothes, keep em coming´!

Pic taken last week when he was cuddling with Kyle.

Rosie the little heffer weighed in at 2,0 kg today!! Where is this going to end?

Time to go

2009-01-26T08:06:00.004+01:00

Just having my coffee and getting ready to leave with Gucci. Fredrik took Noah to work with him so I can leave Gucci calmly with no stress. It's always nervous to let them be put to sleep for surgery but Gucci has done it once before and it was fine. Still, a mother hen is always a mother hen and my stomach is in knots.
I'll pick Noah up as soon as I am done and then leave him with F again when it's time to pick Gucci up.

Gucci, still the man!

Soon, not so man;)

Rosie the little shitter, she pooped in our bed last night! Which is really weird because she always wakes me up if she needs to go out. Of course it was F that woke up and found it and then woke me up telling on her. Now he says she's had her last chance in our bed!

Another contest!

2009-01-25T20:25:00.004+01:00

Generous Indra is having a contest in her blog for a daycream and I'd love to win. Here comes the rules in Swedish.

Det enda du behöver göra är att skriva om tävlingen i din blogg och länka tillbaka till mig. (Låna gärna tävlingsbilden om du vill.) Lämna sedan en kommentar i tävlingsinlägget tillsammans med en direktlänk så jag kan hitta ditt inlägg. Tävlingen pågår fram till och med den 1 februari kl.00.00 då en vinnare dras.

Lite information om crémen:

DGEA® är en exklusiv ansiktscreme av hög kvalitet. DGEA® är för dig som önskar det bästa - och den innehåller en unik kombination av ingredienser som samtliga är viktiga för din hud:

Jams extrakt
Ger huden näring och ungdomlig lyster.

Pro vitamin B5
Bevarar fuktigheten och återuppbygger.

E vitamin
Antioxidant som motverkar ålderstecken.

Ginseng
Gör huden stark och smidig.

Rosmarinolja
Stimulerar och aktiverar.

Aloe Vera
Njut av mirakelplantans effekt som bevarar hudens fuktighet

DGEA®-cremen är oumbärlig för dig som upptäckt dina första ålderstecken i spegeln. Men den är lika viktig för dig som har en smidig och ungdomlig hud och vill behålla den.

För din chans att vinna, besök Indra HÄR

Sisters

2009-01-24T20:16:00.004+01:00

Last night I got a picture of Rosies sister from her breeder (Pie is staying in the kennel), Oneways Party Pie. They're actually alot alike.

Both are almost 5 months old

We are doing a dog show in two weeks and as you can see, mine stand no where near as good as Pie does. I don't really know what to do so we'll just keep practicing. Jake is terrible at it..if he's left alone he stands like a king though, just not in front of the judges.

Teenagers

2009-01-24T20:01:00.004+01:00

This week hasn't all been about the babies(dogs). A huge happening, I'm now a mother of teenagers, plural. Andrew hit the big 13 last Monday. I have no idea how that happend. I mean why are they getting older but not me?

We woke him up early like we do for everybodys birthdays and sang and oppened gifts.

We bought him Guitarr Hereo World Tour, huge mistake! Don't ever buy this for you kids, boyfriends, husbands or whatever. The damn drums drive you crazy! My sons are spoiled and have there own familyroom with a big tv and all there games and all I hear downstairs is the thumping. We have to sett up some boundaries for using the drums, my word.
Andrew on the other hand was super happy because it was exactly what he had wished for.

I took some videos of Andrew singing but I can't find them now so I'll be back when I figure out where they went.

We love you Andrew....even if you've decided not to stay little forever.