Our new home

Well, while searching for a new home in Sweden, we stumbled across this and could not pass it up! Actually, this is the American Swedish Institute ( http://www.americanswedishinst.org ) that we visited today with the girls.

They had on display the gowns of the Queen of Sweden, Sylvia, and Linnea really enjoyed getting into the spirit. She really wanted to touch the gowns, but we weren't allowed to even take pictures of them!

Here is Linnea descending the staircase like royalty.

Our Viking Princess

And lounging like all real Swedish Royalty, in an IKEA chair. Of course, she wanted to read all of the kids' books that they had (a serious consequence of not having a TV at home and subsequently going to the library at least twice a week).

We also spent some time outside enjoying the nice weather, it hasn't been over 70 degrees in days! And we're loving it!

We all got dressed up this morning for church. Sonja has quite the cold, lots of drool and snot, but was a pretty good sport especially with Big Sister Linnea to help cheer her up.

We even managed to get a family shot.

Last week we were blessed to have Matt's dad (Far Far) visit us. Linnea really got into taking pictures with his camera and she captured this great one.

And here are Kristin and Sonja trying out the new baby carrier (thanks auntie Colleen!). Matt is scared to try it though, must be the teal blue color. Can you make it in camo? Sonja does enjoy being carried in it, she kicks her legs vigorously - as always.


Among other things, we explored a little of Minneapolis with Far Far. We visited the sculpture park and had a nice evening out "in the city".

Check out those cheeks!

We were all sad to see Far Far go, but we'll be seeing him again soon!

Linnea was playing dress up again and was really trying not to have her picture taken, but we're glad we finally caught her with Far Far. (note the Nordic Track in the the background: $20 on Craig's List, 20 minutes every morning, 20 pounds lighter by Christmas - sweet!)