Archive for June, 2010

I’m enjoying a day at home after a busy couple of weeks. MT finished football (soccer) school yesterday so we are both here. I look forward to NOT leave or place today and to NOT drive 40 K’s or more for work. Today I’m only here preparing a funeral tomorrow, thinking about the sermon for Sunday and getting the house ready for some company. Yay! We’re getting visitors tonight! We only see each other once a year, but they are GOOD friends and can tackle my less than clean house. But I will try to clean it up a little before they arrive. Just have to do a few other things first (like working out a few thoughts for tomorrow and Sunday).

LOL. This is a lot of rambling. Just wanted to chime in and say hello

Wishing you all a GOOD THURSDAY!

And btw Sweet Tomato Design is having a new kit in her store. A girly kit called Finley – she’s also having a huge sale.  :)

Hoping to have a page done with it by tonight…. or Saturday. Ahem.

O.k. I admit it. I’ve been trying out a few different approaches on the 365-project side of things, and I haven’t been absolutely perfect in any of them. But I’ve still had some fun and learned a whole lot about me, photographing and blogging. So I’m not afraid to try it ONE MORE time This time I’m using my handy with-me-to-almost-all-places-camera; my cell phone. It doesn’t take super good photos,  but this is about preserving memories from each day and not about capturing images for wall hanging…. or so I tell myself I’m using the ShakeIt app for iPhone to turn my photos into Polaroid (mostly because it’s fun to shake the phone and for the most amazing sound it makes… hehe). To make the photos more alike (kind off), I’m planning to use this approach for the next year. I might change my mind later, but I can live with that. I’m kind of used to being me by now and I love to change it all up from time to time. So I’m not making any promises…

Her is the seventh week of the project – in photos and a few words:

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The clothes hung outside for days while I was waiting for sunny weather. It never came, so eventually I took them in…. (June 8th-2010)

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I always need some Sudoku at bedtime. I love to figure out the difficult ones, but sometimes I just have to sleep on it a couple of nights before I solve them… (June 9th-2010)

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I stopped by my parents on the way home. A beautiful day, and my mom cooked me dinner. Nice! (June 10th-2010)

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Love to have a few flowers around me. (June 12th-2010)

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Having some fun with MT. Playing a sort of catching – throwing game over the table. Great to have the Sunday off and just be together the two of us having plenty of time to do whatever we want. (June 13th-2010)

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It’s been a lot of not so good weather the last week. Rain, rain and gray. It’s been plenty of this to think about and to prepare too, so this time I took my photo in the evening. (June 14th-2010)

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SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! Or follow me on Flickr more or less everyday.

So I might have been a bit sleepy this morning. Or maybe it was just wishful thinking?! Anyhow I managed to put out my week 6 post (of the iPhone Photo Project) – with photos and word from week 5(!) That’s the danger of being lacy and just copying the stuff from the week before; editing the photos and word as I go down the list of days….

But it’s fixed now. New photos. New words. All originals of week 6/52.

Come take a look (while I take a break and clear my head)! LOL.

It’s been a week with mostly rainy weather. So glad to see the sun and blue blue sky around it. We’re up early to set the day off in a good way. MT is in his last week at school and vacation time has just started at work, so more to do for me…. (but then I have 5 week summer vacation to look forward to, so not to bad a deal!). Lately I’ve been trying to catch up on a few things. Both with blog posts, scrapbooking and organizing my home and life. I wish I had a few more hours in a day, but still good to see some progress.

Just a few thoughts for today, got to run – lost of work awaits me. Hopefully the invitation to Confirmation will go out today! Can’t wait to meet all the new wonderful youths come August.

Wish you all a beautiful Tuesday. No matter what the weather looks like

O.k. I admit it. I’ve been trying out a few different approaches on the 365-project side of things, and I haven’t been absolutely perfect in any of them. But I’ve still had some fun and learned a whole lot about me, photographing and blogging. So I’m not afraid to try it ONE MORE time This time I’m using my handy with-me-to-almost-all-places-camera; my cell phone. It doesn’t take super good photos,  but this is about preserving memories from each day and not about capturing images for wall hanging…. or so I tell myself I’m using the ShakeIt app for iPhone to turn my photos into Polaroid (mostly because it’s fun to shake the phone and for the most amazing sound it makes… hehe). To make the photos more alike (kind off), I’m planning to use this approach for the next year. I might change my mind later, but I can live with that. I’m kind of used to being me by now and I love to change it all up from time to time. So I’m not making any promises…

Playing a bit catch-up here, but her is the sixth week of the project – with photos and a few words:

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On our way back from the football (soccer) matches this week. We drove by this farm with lots of Lamas. I think they are the coolest animal, and I’m so glad to finally just stop and take a little photo. (June 1th-2010)

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I wish I was out there on the tiny lake in the canoe. It’s so much fun, and it’s been far too long since last time!! (June 2nd-2010)

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I brush by this bushes everyday on my way to and from the office. The smell makes me stop and smell it once more. Love it. And the blue sky makes me happy too. Bright shiny early summer day. (June 3rd-2010)

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For a while there I got to be bare feet in the grass. Loving the summer feeling. Have really been enjoying the warm summer weather as of lately.

Had my first wedding in the stave church. (June 5th-2010)

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Me in the mirror. That’s a thing I like to do from time to time.

I had two services this day. One in the stave church – and then one in the afternoon at our local church. It pretty much took all day, but I got time to play a little with MT and ate some delicious dinner (June 6th-2010)

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In the early afternoon MT ran over to our neighboors to see if anyone wanted to jump in the trampoline with him. He soon came back and told me that he had no time for jumping, he had to watch a show at our school with E. Mogeno. I had completely forgotten all about it, and even though I mostly felt like staying home the rest of the evening, I knew he’d love the show. So we did. And he loved it. Mores surprisingly; so did I. (June 7th-2010)

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SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! Or follow me on Flickr more or less everyday.

O.k. I admit it. I’ve been trying out a few different approaches on the 365-project side of things, and I haven’t been absolutely perfect in any of them. But I’ve still had some fun and learned a whole lot about me, photographing and blogging. So I’m not afraid to try it ONE MORE time This time I’m using my handy with-me-to-almost-all-places-camera; my cell phone. It doesn’t take super good photos,  but this is about preserving memories from each day and not about capturing images for wall hanging…. or so I tell myself I’m using the ShakeIt app for iPhone to turn my photos into Polaroid (mostly because it’s fun to shake the phone and for the most amazing sound it makes… hehe). To make the photos more alike (kind off), I’m planning to use this approach for the next year. I might change my mind later, but I can live with that. I’m kind of used to being me by now and I love to change it all up from time to time. So I’m not making any promises…

Playing a bit catch-up here, but her is the fifth week of the project – with photos and a few words:

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Another Football Match Tuesday. This time he got to try out being keeper; and he loved it (most of the time). (May 125th-2010)

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I went on a little trip with my colleagues down to the sea side. Nice. The walls of the room where we stayed were paper thin – and we girls had to keep our voices down… Not so easy. LOL. (May 26th-2010)

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My dad brought me my bike. Nice to see you old fella. One of these days I’m going to give you more air for the tires. Then we might get going somewhere. Lots of great bike trials around here! (May 27th-2010)

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Ah, not a paper on the floor. Pure bliss. Our living room as of late May (May 28th-2010)

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We went to a football cup in the neighborhood. The team did some really good matches, but lost a few as well. MT was keeper the whole time and did well, even though he didn’t catch them all. He was a bit down about that, but we figured even a super good keeper misses a few balls now and then – and he’s just seven and new to this keeper business – so lets not aim for the sky. He loved the price, though, it’s proudly placed on his window still. (May 29th-2010)

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He was trying to kick the football while standing on his hands. I have no idea why (May 30th-2010)

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Once a week MT goes home from school. Because of the big road he’s not allowed to walk here alone – so I go and meet him. Today he made a run for it. (May 31th-2010)

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SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! Or follow me on Flickr more or less everyday.

O.k. I admit it. I’ve been trying out a few different approaches on the 365-project side of things, and I haven’t been absolutely perfect in any of them. But I’ve still had some fun and learned a whole lot about me, photographing and blogging. So I’m not afraid to try it ONE MORE time This time I’m using my handy with-me-to-almost-all-places-camera; my cell phone. It doesn’t take super good photos,  but this is about preserving memories from each day and not about capturing images for wall hanging…. or so I tell myself I’m using the ShakeIt app for iPhone to turn my photos into Polaroid (mostly because it’s fun to shake the phone and for the most amazing sound it makes… hehe). To make the photos more alike (kind off), I’m planning to use this approach for the next year. I might change my mind later, but I can live with that. I’m kind of used to being me by now and I love to change it all up from time to time. So I’m not making any promises…

Playing a bit catch-up here, but her is the fourth week of the project – with photos and a few words:

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A big day. Playing his first two football matches of his life. Jumping all around the football field out of pure joy for the game. (May 18th-2010)

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Today was sunshiny and warm. Some afternoon showers came, but not much. MT was eager to start his football training and brought his new ball since I was in a meeting and he had to wait for me after the training was finished…. (May 19th-2010)

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It started out this beautiful sunny day with warm, warm weather. I was so happy to hang the laundry outside and did a little bit of that and a little bit of this, sorting my mind after a busy week. In the early afternoon I started sewing on a gift project when suddenly a thunder storm came. I jumped to my feet, closing down all things computer and telephone. Then I was ready to jump out to save the laundry and the rain started pouring down and I got soaking wet trying to save my now really wet laundry (note to self: next time let it hang, the sun is bound to come back sooner or later). It rained hard for a while. I almost forgot to get MT home from school. (May 20th-2010)

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Today we had White Sunday service in church with the youths of our neighborhood (ages 6 to 15). It was nice  (May 21th-2010)

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MT helped me write down what we needed at the store. He added a few things on his own too, like lots of candy and a magazine with toy gift. Then he drew a few faces and wrote important above. I love that he’s starting to put the words together and hope he can find a way to write down all the stories he love to tell The day was spent cleaning the house and chatting away on Designer Digitals (at least I did), MT was outside playing and spent some time in front of the TV too. (May 22th-2010)

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White Sunday was glorious in more ways than one. After church we spent the day relaxing in front of the computer + in action out on the lawn playing football and such. So nice to spend time together. In the evening we moved our beds upstairs and to the bedrooms far away from the morning sun MT was not so sure if he liked the idea of moving bedroom, but when the bed was in place and he got to decorate with his favorite things, he had some great fun. And he told me he slept really well. (May 23rd-2010)

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The heath and the early morning sun made us move upstairs. At least for the summer. MT got to use his new bed covers that he got for his birthday and was a happy camper. This is after the first night. Later I hope to paint this room and make a few images for the wall. But so far it suits him just fine. (May 24th-2010)

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SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! Or follow me on Flickr more or less everyday.

O.k. I admit it. I’ve been trying out a few different approaches on the 365-project side of things, and I haven’t been absolutely perfect in any of them. But I’ve still had some fun and learned a whole lot about me, photographing and blogging. So I’m not afraid to try it ONE MORE time This time I’m using my handy with-me-to-almost-all-places-camera; my cell phone. It doesn’t take super good photos,  but this is about preserving memories from each day and not about capturing images for wall hanging…. or so I tell myself I’m using the ShakeIt app for iPhone to turn my photos into Polaroid (mostly because it’s fun to shake the phone and for the most amazing sound it makes… hehe). To make the photos more alike (kind off), I’m planning to use this approach for the next year. I might change my mind later, but I can live with that. I’m kind of used to being me by now and I love to change it all up from time to time. So I’m not making any promises…

Playing a bit catch-up here, but her is the third week of the project – with photos and a few words:

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He got to take his bike to school in the evening. A few parents gathered to help clean up the place after fall and winter. We call it dugnad. And there is usually some cake  (May 11th-2010)

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It was late before MT could play his online games. We had to clean and tidy up our house before our guests arrived. They came a quarter past midnight. MT greeted them by the door – so happy to see them. Then he went to sleep – seriously tired. (May 12th-2010)

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Enjoying company and the new football
We [finally] celebrated MT’s birthday with family and friends. (May 13th-2010)

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A beautiful day with lots of sunshine. Relaxed and laid back after some really busy days. I even had time to play some outdoor sports with MT in the afternoon. Sweet! (May 14th-2010)

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MT got bored today so we played a few card games in the afternoon. Too bad mummy won 3 of 4 of them.  (May 15th-2010)

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We drove by my Grandparents old house today. I wanted to show MT where his great grandma lived when I was a kid. I have so many good memories from this place. It used to be ocher yellow and the garage is new. (The current house owners were looking at me standing by their driveway, so I only took a snapshot before we moved on.) Glad to have captured some memories anyway  (May 16th-2010)

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Celebrating our national day. Great fun (no matter how grumpy he looks in the photo..)! MT loved being there with his class mates, after the procession there were games to play and ice cream to eat. (May 17th-2010)

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SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! Or follow me on Flickr more or less everyday.

O.k. I admit it. I’ve been trying out a few different approaches on the 365-project side of things, and I haven’t been absolutely perfect in any of them. But I’ve still had some fun and learned a whole lot about me, photographing and blogging. So I’m not afraid to try it ONE MORE time This time I’m using my handy with-me-to-almost-all-places-camera; my cell phone. It doesn’t take super good photos,  but this is about preserving memories from each day and not about capturing images for wall hanging…. or so I tell myself I’m using the ShakeIt app for iPhone to turn my photos into Polaroid (mostly because it’s fun to shake the phone and for the most amazing sound it makes… hehe). To make the photos more alike (kind off), I’m planning to use this approach for the next year. I might change my mind later, but I can live with that. I’m kind of used to being me by now and I love to change it all up from time to time. So I’m not making any promises…

Playing a bit catch-up here, but her is the second week of the project – with photos and a few words:

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A while ago MT planted a few sunflower seeds. Finally we got them into proper pots. It’s still a while before we can plant them out. Wonder if they’ll survive… (May 4th-2010)

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We had some time walking home from soccer practice. We went down to the lake. And MT got to throw a few stones in to the water – and I got to snap a few pictures. Loving the afternoon light. (May 5th-2010)

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I only took one photo today. Or, honestly, I took a bunch but with my big camera… MT got to hang out with the youths tonight, he love to do that and the youths are so kind to him and lets him join them when playing games. Nice! (May 6th-2010)

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He was so proud of himself for only using one hand while riding his bike. I was more interesting in the sun rays and how his hand and they [almost] met…. (May 7th-2010)

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I went by to help my dad some more at the farm. This time I got the honor of driving our old blue ford. It has no windshield, so it was windy – but not as dusty as I thought it would be. While I was working the field I listened to a couple of podcast from my favorite scrapbook show: the paperclipping roundtable. Got to love multitasking work and hobby…. (May 8th-2010)

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We celebrated my nepiew’s Confirmation today. A beautiful day together with family. MT was proud to put on his new Ethiopian Folk Suit and told me: Now I feel like a real African. (May 9th-2010)

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We went to the farm to help with the farming again. MT was happy to bring the class teddy Oskar along. They even got to sit in his uncle’s truck. So much fun (May 10th-2010)

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SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! Or follow me on Flickr more or less everyday.

Well, HELLO THERE June! You’re early!

I can hardly believe that May is over. It went so fast and was so packed full of happenings, both good and bad. So much living and so much work. I hardly have words for it, even though I really would like to tell – and looking down the list belove I now see that I do have words, so here we go:

I’m doing this in bullet points.

• I managed to hoist the flag two times during the month of May. Yay me. I was really unsure if I could manage it. But then it turned out to be really easy. (And now, sitting here, I feel kind off bad because I forgot to flag for the funeral last Friday, got to do better next time…. As it’s the nice thing to do, living as close to the church as we do.)
• I joined a speed scrap for iNSD (interNational Scrapbooking Day) and had some fun
• We had some really beautiful Confirmation Services
• Some friends of mine had hard time keeping it together.
• I helped my dad at the farm, a little. It was fun to drive the tractor again and feel the dust. Only  wish I could do it more often.
• We had some seriously busy days at work
• MT started the outdoor football season (soccer), and bought new sneakers to fit..
• We had the last Youth Club of the year.
• And prepared a whole bunch of services. May is full of holy days.
• My nephew celebrated his Confirmation Day. A fantastic day to be a part of. His parents had prepared a feast in his honor and we celebrated with family and a few friends. We love you big kid.
• I helped clean the school yard in time for our national day; together with other parents.
• We had guests from the western part of the country. So nice!! Come back soon, please!
• I got a new hair cut. Got to love that!
• We celebrated MT’s birthday with family and friends. Finally. Almost one month after he had his birthday in April.
• MT had many days off school. Because of all the Holy Days. It was nice. And different. He loved it. And missed school too.
• We celebrated the National Day of Norway on May 17th. MT was proud to walk in the procession together with his class. Singing and shouting. So happy.
• MT had his first (and second) Football Match of his life. It was a BIG day. And he had so much fun. Jumping around on the field, cheering on his team mates (almost forgetting to play himself because of all the excitement).
• I got some really big bills in the mail. That was not so fun.
• I got to know a few of the other parents at school better.
• I had my first meeting with the first couple of several I’m marrying this summer.
• One of my colleague got seriously ill.
• I went on a little 24 hour (more or less) tour with my colleagues and got to smell the ocean. Nice.
• I met Mathilde and Oskar. The class stuffed animals. It was nice.
• We moved our bedrooms away from the warm and light morning sun.
• I had only one funeral the entire month. Great.
• I did a few scrapbook pages.
• I took a few photos. But I haven’t uploaded any of them to either flicker or my computer yet. Yes, I know. A busy month. With a lot of small and big happenings all the time.
• I almost forgot. We’ve already had our first thunder storm of the season. It got me soaking wet trying to rescue the laundry hanging outside…..
• And now. We’re just waiting for the summer to take over…. For that we’ll meet June with a smile!!
• I have taken a photo with my iPhone though, each and every day with the exception of one. I’m happy with that. (And I’ll soon show them too)

As soon as I have gone through these daily photos I’ll post a link to the flickr photo that will take you somewhere. But for now, only the image will do….

See you around! Remember to enjoy life!