50th day of School!

Today is the 50th day of Kindergarten for Kamilla! They are celebrating it at school with a 50s day celebrations! They are doing all sorts of fun things today, so I though that she needed to dress for the occasion! The poodle skirt and hair ribbons are made by me!!Enjoy the pics!

Halloween Outift

Grandma made this outfit for Kamilla for Halloween. Didn't it turn out absolutely adorable? I added the black turtleneck and then put some extra ribbon on the cuffs for that 'little extra.' I also made the matching bow for her. She looked adorable today. She is so excited to go trick or treating tonight - she can hardly stand it!

Halloween Girls

Annika as Little Red Riding Hood! Isn't she adorable!?

My two girls!

Kamila as a High School Musical Cherleader! She is obsessed! I even made her a hair bow with a "Troy" bottlecap!

First Day of Kindergarten....

Three Words....

A Newgirl.......

The big cut....

Here she goes!! Almost there! Tada!!!!

13.5 Inches!!!!!

Today was the day!! Kamilla decided that it was time to cut her hair. Well, we decided together - we thought it would be a good move before school started. She knew she wanted to donate her hair to Locks of Love. We are all very proud for her for this decision. Auntie Kim was very proud to guide Kamilla through this journey! It took 5 years for her to grow her hair, and less than 5 minutes to cut it! She's a new girl, and we'll miss her beautiful curly long hair, but we won't miss the daily fight over brushing her hair! Enjoy the picutres!
The consultation
Measuring up... Kamilla looks nervous.....

How does your garden grow?

We decided to have our hand at a garden this year. It's a small one, but it's been quite adventureous. Mom and Dad tended the garden while we were in Norway - in fact, the garden was their idea. So far, we have been able to enjoy peas, beans, and a few radishes. We had to replant our cucumbers once because they weren't growing, and we also had to replant our radishes since they went to seed too early. We would have enjoyed some nice plump tomatoes by now, but we have a tomato theif in our yard. Our dog, Chloe, likes to sneak into the garden while no one is looking and swipe the yellow/orange tomatoes! We are waiting very patiently to enjoy some BLTs!!

To Honor You

To Honor You
To honor you, I get up everyday and
take a breath
And start another day without you in it.
To honor you, I laugh and love with
those who knew your smile and the way
your eyes twinkled with mischief and
secret knowledge.
To honor you, I take chances, say what I feel,
hold nothing back, risk making a fool of myself,
and dance every dance.
You were my light, my heart, my gift of love
from the very highest source.
So everyday, I promise to make a
difference, share a smile, live, laugh,
and love.
Now I live for us both, So all I do, I do to
honor you.

Photos from the Garden

Annika's Firsts

This month has been a month of first for little Annika!! She took her first plane ride on July 4th. Everything went really well! She slept most of the flight, and for the most part was happy the whole time! There was a point when she was trying to fall asleep that she wasn't very happy, but once she fell asleep she slept for 4-5 hours! Hopefully the flight back on Sunday will go as well!! We leave very early in the morning, so it will throw off her schedule quite about, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed!!

Annika has also begun sitting by heself!! She was a little wobbly before we left, but she got a lot of practice her and is sitting like a champ!! Just look at how proud she is of herself!!

Annika also had her first real meal while we were here in Norway! She hasn't been sleeping well through the night (it doesn't help with the time difference), so I thought maybe some cereal was in order! She really does like it - hard to telll from the picture though! She eats probably a tablespoon (mixed with water) at a sitting. She also likes to drink water from her sippy cup!!

She is growing up so fast, I can't believe she is already 6 months old!!

Here's Annika enjoying a bath in Farmors bathtub!!

Happy Birthday, Nora

Today would be Nora's second birthday. We miss her so incredibly much. I hope that her birthday in heaven is as special as it would be here.

Happy Birthday Nora.

A Birthday In Heaven
© 2005 Written by Kris Smith

I heard you crying yesterday
And felt your heart-sent love
So I’m sending you this message
Now, from Heaven up above.

You’re wondering if I’ll celebrate
My birthday (way up here)
I know you’re missing me today
I feel your essence near.

God planned a special day for me
He told me with a wink
He’d ordered me a special cake
(It’s Angel food, I think)

I’m getting lots of hugs from God
He’s really good at that
And every time that I walk by
He gives my head a pat

Balloons will fill the streets for me
They float up through the clouds
And we have lots of clowns up here
That make us laugh out loud

There is a birthday carousel
Jeweled horses ride the wind
With music playing oh so sweet…
The magic never ends

I’ve made so many friends, you see
We laugh and play and sing
We ride our bikes and play jump rope
And sleep in Angel’s wings

We’ll have our cake and ice cream
And open gifts, surprise!
But we don’t blow out our candles here
Instead, they light the skies

Missing You Nora....

"PRECIOUS CHILD"

Words and Music by Karen Taylor-Good

In my dreams, you are alive and well
Precious child, precious child
In my mind, I see you clear as a bell
Precious child, precious child
In my soul, there is a hole
That can never be filled
But in my heart, there is hope
'Cause you are with me still

In my heart, you live on
Always there never gone
Precious child, you left too soon
Tho' it may be true that we're apart
You will live forever... in my heart

In my plans, I was the first to leave
Precious child, precious child
But in this world, I was left here to grieve
Precious child, my precious child

In my soul, there is a hole
That can never be filled
But in my heart there is hope
And you are with me still

In my heart you live on
Always there, never gone
Precious child, you left too soon,
Tho' it may be true that we're apart
You will live forever... in my heart

God knows I want to hold you,
See you, touch you
And maybe there's a heaven
And someday I will again
Please know you are not forgotten until then

In my heart you live on
Always there never gone
Precious child, you left too soon
Tho' it may be true that we're apart
ou will live forever... in my heart


We miss you Nora.

Nora Elisa
May 25, 2005- May 15, 2006