'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, nothing was stiring. Not even a mouse...
We had a lovely afternoon and evening with Randi's Mom and brother. The children really love it when they visit because they get extra story time!!! Hurray!
Our dinner was roast Duck with all that comes with it. And then the Traditional Danish Rice Pudding/dessert with hot Cherry Sauce.
During dinner Santa rang the door bell to let us know that the neighbours had dropped off a bag of presents. Nice of him.
After dinner we lit the candles which are on the christmas tree and the children were allowed to come in! Wow!
Then we opened our gifts. Each person got a gift and the others watched them open it. It is a much more controlled way of doing it and we feel it gives a better sense of 'worth'.
The grown-ups got what they wanted and the children were happy about what they got so that was good. They each got a chalk-board from 'Oma' which they enjoy a lot. Some lovely cloths; a silver spoon each(!), some new Dvd's, and many other great things. Thanks to all!
We wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Wednesday, 28 December 2011
Sunday, 4 September 2011
Now with Photos ;-)
Hi to all our followers.
Due to a technical curiosity All the new post from our summer holidays were without photographs...!
The problem has now been found and fixed so you can now enjoy us in full colour!
Remeber, if you want to see larger photos just click on the photos to enter the album. (they can also be printed out.)
Sorry about any confussion.
Enjoy-
Due to a technical curiosity All the new post from our summer holidays were without photographs...!
The problem has now been found and fixed so you can now enjoy us in full colour!
Remeber, if you want to see larger photos just click on the photos to enter the album. (they can also be printed out.)
Sorry about any confussion.
Enjoy-
Saturday, 3 September 2011
Calf Island Marine Day
We were lucky enough to be at the summer house at the same time as the Kalv Ø (Calf Island) had their annual celebrations.
These are mostly photos of other things than us, but I had a lot of fun and I think some of these photos are rather good (all rights reserved!). But seriously, they do give a good feeling of just how beautiful the place is.
After breakfast on the day (of course I had been up before dawn to get the good photos) we got ready and walked over to the island. The kids got boats made for them and sailed them to the tones of a men’s choir, we had a ride in a horse drawn buggy, we saw a man make a rope (and I just had to buy it!) and had a great time in the hot sun.
The rest of the family went back to the house and can be seen on one of the pictures in the distance watching me sail by on the good ship “Haabet” (Hope), one of the two ‘Tall Ships’ which sailed the bay that day.
These are mostly photos of other things than us, but I had a lot of fun and I think some of these photos are rather good (all rights reserved!). But seriously, they do give a good feeling of just how beautiful the place is.
After breakfast on the day (of course I had been up before dawn to get the good photos) we got ready and walked over to the island. The kids got boats made for them and sailed them to the tones of a men’s choir, we had a ride in a horse drawn buggy, we saw a man make a rope (and I just had to buy it!) and had a great time in the hot sun.
The rest of the family went back to the house and can be seen on one of the pictures in the distance watching me sail by on the good ship “Haabet” (Hope), one of the two ‘Tall Ships’ which sailed the bay that day.
Summer 2k11 - Summer House nr.2
So Here are a few more photos of our holidays at the summer house near KalvØ.
These photos are taken with our new camera as the old camera has started to give slightly out of focus photos (have you noticed?).
These photos are taken with our new camera as the old camera has started to give slightly out of focus photos (have you noticed?).
Summer 2k11 - Summer House
The second part of our summer holiday was spent at a summer house on the Danish side of the boarder. This type of house is simply furnished and usually near the sea or forest or something.
You can see on the photos that we are right in front of the sea which is actually a very secluded bay so the water was calm all the time and more like a lake than the ocean.
We did quite a lot of walking and the two big kids did very well walking all over the place and not complaining too much… We often took a walk over to the island which was the view from the house (about a 15 – 20 min. walk). We picked apples and berries from hedges on the way, looked at grazing cows, paddled in the cold water, spent lots of time outdoors and had lots of fun.
You can see on the photos that we are right in front of the sea which is actually a very secluded bay so the water was calm all the time and more like a lake than the ocean.
We did quite a lot of walking and the two big kids did very well walking all over the place and not complaining too much… We often took a walk over to the island which was the view from the house (about a 15 – 20 min. walk). We picked apples and berries from hedges on the way, looked at grazing cows, paddled in the cold water, spent lots of time outdoors and had lots of fun.
Summer 2k11 - Flensburg
So these are the best photos of our two weeks in Flensburg this summer.
Thanks very, very much to Claudia and Stephen for opening their home to us (again!) in such a hospitable way!!
This has been one of the wettest summers for a long time and we sure did get our fair share of rain and cool, over cast weather, but there were also sunny days and we took advantage of those.
We got to see a lot of Oma Flori. and the kids loved her to read stories and play with her. They even spent their FIRST NIGHT OUT with her one night. Oma said that everything went very well and that they were fine! Wow what big children.
The beach was not a great hit yet for Theodore, but Hamilton and Victoria are old enough to enjoy it more. We were also in the early days of potty training so it was a bit cumbersome all in all. Perhaps next summer will be better.
Some of the last photos are of a visit we made (in the pouring rain) to an indoor play park with the kids. They absolutely loved it! They ran around like crazy the whole morning, finding their way through the maze like complex and sliding etc. etc. Not to mention they were completely knocked out when we got home.
Thanks very, very much to Claudia and Stephen for opening their home to us (again!) in such a hospitable way!!
This has been one of the wettest summers for a long time and we sure did get our fair share of rain and cool, over cast weather, but there were also sunny days and we took advantage of those.
We got to see a lot of Oma Flori. and the kids loved her to read stories and play with her. They even spent their FIRST NIGHT OUT with her one night. Oma said that everything went very well and that they were fine! Wow what big children.
The beach was not a great hit yet for Theodore, but Hamilton and Victoria are old enough to enjoy it more. We were also in the early days of potty training so it was a bit cumbersome all in all. Perhaps next summer will be better.
Some of the last photos are of a visit we made (in the pouring rain) to an indoor play park with the kids. They absolutely loved it! They ran around like crazy the whole morning, finding their way through the maze like complex and sliding etc. etc. Not to mention they were completely knocked out when we got home.
Theodore Nelson Probst Linde
”I now baptise you with the name Theodore Nelson Probst Linde.” were the words spoken by Pastor Viggo in Flensburg and with a few drops of water it was all over.
Theodore was very observant and partook actively in the ceremony, even answering for himself ones or twice. Not crying, but a quiet “Yes” every now and again.
The church (which is the Danish Church – just in Flensburg) was the original village/city church, so it is very old and pretty.
We had lunch afterwards in the same restaurant as with the twins. It is nestled in a local wood and thus in a beautiful setting.
We were extremely lucky with the weather as coffee and ice-cream cake was served outside (!) but the sun shined and it was lovely.
Thanks to all the guests for all the wonderful gifts and for coming from far and near to celebrate Theodore.
(Thanks to the two photographers for doing a great job! And to Maren S. for letting us use some of her photos too.)
Theodore was very observant and partook actively in the ceremony, even answering for himself ones or twice. Not crying, but a quiet “Yes” every now and again.
The church (which is the Danish Church – just in Flensburg) was the original village/city church, so it is very old and pretty.
We had lunch afterwards in the same restaurant as with the twins. It is nestled in a local wood and thus in a beautiful setting.
We were extremely lucky with the weather as coffee and ice-cream cake was served outside (!) but the sun shined and it was lovely.
Thanks to all the guests for all the wonderful gifts and for coming from far and near to celebrate Theodore.
(Thanks to the two photographers for doing a great job! And to Maren S. for letting us use some of her photos too.)
3 Years Old!
Victoria and Hamilton were in the centre the whole day on their Birthday.
Mom had baked white bread with chocolate (!) on top in the morning, which we enjoyed very much.
Then Oma (Granny) babysat Theodore while the rest of us went to an indoor pool, then lunch and in the afternoon a whole lot of friends came over for pizza and ice-cream.
Happy 3rd Birthday Victoria and Hamilton!!
Monday, 8 August 2011
A Greeting to Grandpa in S.A.
I'm sorry for the late message!! (I thought I would get to the internet on our holiday but never did). It has been on You Tube since before your birthday Grandpa :-)
We Love You !
We Love You !
Saturday, 16 July 2011
Theodore Photo Shoot - July 2011
So I have a couple of photos of Theodore for you.
He sure is a straping young lad. His physique reminds me of Hamilton at this age. His little legs are so strong and if he could he would be running around and wrestling with the "big kids"!
Here are just a few shots for now.
He sure is a straping young lad. His physique reminds me of Hamilton at this age. His little legs are so strong and if he could he would be running around and wrestling with the "big kids"!
Here are just a few shots for now.
Silence Broken
After 100 years of silence, Hamilton and Victoria have decided to sing us a couple of songs. They sing wonderfully (also together)!
They sing - Twinkle Little Star, then Hamilton breaks into Com-ba-ja my Lord, then they change seating and start the second act with one of their own compositions.
Enjoy their talent.
They sing - Twinkle Little Star, then Hamilton breaks into Com-ba-ja my Lord, then they change seating and start the second act with one of their own compositions.
Enjoy their talent.
Saturday, 21 May 2011
Saturday, 7 May 2011
Theodore - In Conversation
To celebrate all you Mothers out there...
Here is a video of Theodore chatting with his Mommy.
We all love our Mothers, very much!
Happy Mothers Day.
Enjoy.
Here is a video of Theodore chatting with his Mommy.
We all love our Mothers, very much!
Happy Mothers Day.
Enjoy.
Friday, 6 May 2011
Easter Holidays - Flensburg + Copenhagen
So here we have the Easter Holidays Photo's.
A few things to note are:-
Note the length of Hamiltons hair in the first photos and then while in Flensburg (ahh at last!)
The motor bike racing is done on a closed secure track ;-)
Theodores angry look. The kids make fun of him and say that he is angry...
We have some guest features this time. Randis Aunty came to visit while we where in Flensburg.
Soon to come - "Moving Pictures of Baby Theodore"
Enjoy.
A few things to note are:-
Note the length of Hamiltons hair in the first photos and then while in Flensburg (ahh at last!)
The motor bike racing is done on a closed secure track ;-)
Theodores angry look. The kids make fun of him and say that he is angry...
We have some guest features this time. Randis Aunty came to visit while we where in Flensburg.
Soon to come - "Moving Pictures of Baby Theodore"
Enjoy.
Sunday, 3 April 2011
The first images of Baby Theodore Nelson Probst Linde
So I have finally made time to get this blog going again after the busy time just before and just after Theodores birth.(Remember to see them in full size, just cloick on the photo.)
As you may have noticed, the blogs name had to be altered and now is 2-to-4 + 1.
The www address of the blog is still the same as it always was making it easier for those who have 'favourited' the blog. So basically everything is as it was just with an extra '+1'...
Anyway, we are all well and Theodore is a beautifull baby boy. We are all (also the older children) getting used to the idea that there is a new member of our family and the daily routine starts to get more settled.
Thank you to Randi's Mother for coming over and helping us so much in the first days!
Well, enough from me!
Here are just a few photos, there will be plenty more as time goes by!
Enjoy.
As you may have noticed, the blogs name had to be altered and now is 2-to-4 + 1.
The www address of the blog is still the same as it always was making it easier for those who have 'favourited' the blog. So basically everything is as it was just with an extra '+1'...
Anyway, we are all well and Theodore is a beautifull baby boy. We are all (also the older children) getting used to the idea that there is a new member of our family and the daily routine starts to get more settled.
Thank you to Randi's Mother for coming over and helping us so much in the first days!
Well, enough from me!
Here are just a few photos, there will be plenty more as time goes by!
Enjoy.
Some recent photos of Hamilton and Victoria
These are just some random shots of the "Big Kids".
The painted faces and outfits were for "Fasterlaven" which is a Danish Holiday not unlike (but not at all) Halloween.
Soon to come photos of Baby Theodore.
The painted faces and outfits were for "Fasterlaven" which is a Danish Holiday not unlike (but not at all) Halloween.
Soon to come photos of Baby Theodore.
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