Not the best weather today (this is an old picture) but the flag is up and our national day will be celebrated.
Stockholm city started a new tradition in 1991 when all new Swedish citizens who live in Stockholm and became citizens the year before will be personally invited to a citizenship ceremony in the city hall. Approximately 1200 people attend every year and our new citizens each receive a personal memory leaflet from the ceremony.
Enjoying my morning in my corner trying to get my head together again (lol) after a very late night.. But, we had a great time with lots of laughter and chatting, good food and wine and great weather. We could sit outside the whole time which was amazing since it has been so cold all spring. But yesterday it felt like summer!
Summer party
Another week to an end and this one with a special event in the end – after work we had a dinner party with my colleagues. We were able to sit
outside and enjoy a three course dinner we had cooked together.
For entrees we had “löjromstoast” with Kalix roe. It is the best roe money can buy and world famous. So very good – served with some creme fraiche and shopped red onions. One should indulge oneself this treat more often.
A great ending of a long week.
Beautiful day
Finally some warm weather and sunshine! And my peonies just started to bloom. They are amazing in their deep red/purple color. They are more purple than this pic shows.
A very busy day and I’m glad to put my feet up for a minute. Enjoy our beautiful garden which is really showing off it’s best effort right now with all the flowers. A latte and a good chat. Life is not so bad.
Lilacs
It was raining cats and dogs last night and I didn’t expect today to be that great. But it cleared up and when going home the sun was shining and it was lovely outside.
Our lilacs are in full bloom and they smell gorgeous. These flowers really remind me of when I was little and graduation was coming up. When the lilacs started to bloom I knew there were not many days left before we would start summer break.
Left-overs
With a fridge full of left-overs it was plenty to choose from for dinner. I picked chili con carne with rise. Mm.
Chatted with my BFF in the Netherlands after work and my little surprise had arrived! I’m glad. I made us each a little something to remember our great long weekend – a photo book. I love them – try to make one for each special vacation and summer holiday. Great way to keep and share memories.
Strawberries
New week – and a very very rainy morning.. BUT, it cleared up
and after work it was lovely. Very windy but nice and sunny. The casual trading area in Fruängen had amazing strawberries and I couldn’t resist. I thought I’d treat my boys some vitamin packed goodies to give them a great start of the week. The I took a walk instead of taking the bus home – extra points for me!
Have a great week everyone!
Mother’s Day in Sweden
Today it is Mother’s Day in Sweden and I was celebrated this morning with a great gift from my boys. An electric foot file! Perfect!
We were all invited for coffee to my mother this afternoon and she really gave us a treat of goodies. Everything we could wish for and then some! My sister and I gave her a rose bush that she can plant outside.
We have tried to get hold of mother-in-law too today but no
answer. I hope they are out having a great time somewhere!After the coffee treat we went to see my oldest niece in her dance show. She did us proud – as always!
Now we are going for some take-away dinner – a lovely ending of this weekend!
Sports weekend
This is a weekend full of sports – but for us mostly from the tv sofa. My niece is competing in the team gymnastics event in Gothenburg this weekend. She is becoming such a great team gymnast and I am sooo proud of her. The event will be shown live via YouTube and I will be cheering on our team!
Today it is also time for the yearly Stockholm Marathon. The city will be full of people competing, cheering and touristing. Good idea to stay away.. Lol. Unfortunately the weather-Gods are somewhere else today – it is 50F (10C) outside and very cloudy. Rain to be expected.
Hammarby has a home match today. If it was a bright sunny day I would have loved to go and see it live but I will be following the game via my computer. They have not won in a while now so today it is definitely their turn!
Friday – yeah!
Week came to an end and this week had a Friday too!
After work I picked up groceries for
dinner and now we are all fed and happy and ready for some “fredagsmys”. In my case it will be some great cheese and a glas of red. My kids will enjoy some crisps and maybe a soft drink. All enjoying our Friday eve in our own way.
Mothers-day-weekend awaits. I wonder what it may bring.. ?!
Wonderful world
A nice walk in the morning is such a great start on a day – especially with this view to enjoy. It was absolutely gorgeous along Långsjön today. As most days. If it’s not – I usually take the bus..
Now I’m tucked in my corner watching the last episode of Grey’s Anatomy for this season. Talk about a lot of emotions. Really puts your own life in some perspective. Just what I need.