May 2020

Some important drawings. I'm sorry boys, I don't remember what they are... But I do remember that this was one of the first times that Theo drew something in particular instead of just coloring.

Daniel and Farfar with the great help of Lukas and Theo, dug up a section of the garden to plant blueberries. They like acidic soil, so they blended in some... acidic things. 

These photos are an ode to the fair Swedish clogs Daniel has parted with. They were repaired many times throughout their 20 yr? life.

Every mission feels a bit more important when a wagon is involved. Hope you felt the importance of receiving these school lunches, Thomas.

The following photos are of a nettle-gathering excursion. Daniel was practically drooling at all the perfectly ripe, clean nettles. Usually this park is flooded when we come for the gathering event, but this year the waters were low so we could tromp through what is usually a messy bog, full of dirty nettles from water and storms.

Lent and Easter

We decided to read and flannel board (v) the book of Mark this year. What fun! Lukas loved every minute, Theo enjoyed much of it, and Frida was delighted to go around trying out all the stools. And she loves singing time at night so was happy to clap her hands and participate in that.

This was my favorite Palm Sunday ever. The church doors were all locked, so we marched around Phillips with our branches shouting "Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!". Crazy people in the 'hood, of another variety. 

Easter was also very enjoyable. We hunted for the Swedish Fish packs from Grandma, as well as our finely decorated boiled eggs, which later became fine supper cuisine. Look at those cuties, fashioning their gold threads. I thought if they were all munching on apples we'd get a perfect smily shot. It turns out it is still impossible to get a photo of all three together. I guess that's why people hire professionals.