Sweden was GORGEOUS!!!
We had never dreamed of ever going on a trip to Sweden but boy am I glad that we were able to. The people were so kind and humble. Everyone was willing to help us out (even on the subway). And everyone was so sincere. The Swedes are truly a different creature.
When we got off the train, Cami was there to meet us. We were so excited to see her (I mean she and Klas were the reason we were there). We were so lucky to spend some alone time with her before the wedding. She impressed us with her fluency of the language (even though everyone there spoke perfect English). And she was able to give us a mini tour before we started meeting up with more family. The first place she took us (besides our hotel) was the building where the Nobel Prize breakfast takes place. As we all know, Alfred Nobel was a Swede so it only makes sense.
This is the view from our hotel. I had to throw this one in because it was amazing to look out our window and see this beautiful city.
Later on, we met up with the rest of the family and headed on down to Cami and Klas' place.
Ian and I went on a walk with Cami and Klas to enjoy the forest that backed up to their apartment. It was perfect. Cool, quiet, green, and then of course a lake. Sweden is covered/surrounded by water. It was so nice to experience this after spending time on a plane.
One treat was going on a steamboat to hear Klas play some old jazz standards. I loved it! I mean I was in Heaven! ( I grew up watching old black and white movies and knew all the music as a result.) Even the older people were letting me get in front because they saw how much I was enjoying it. In retrospect, I should have let them move infront but they all live in Sweden and can go anytime...right?!
We did a lot of sightseeing. And an amazing amount of walking. I can't tell you how many miles a day we walked. It was awesome! I felt so healthy. Anyway, I am getting off subject... We toured museums, went shopping, took a boat tour and bus tour, toured a government building (I am married to Ian so that one was to be expected), and enjoyed good food (I am all about the food and chocolates).
Here is Ian with his sisters, Cami and Brooke. I told Ian to please stop being silly when I was taking pictures but he kept on doing it so I decided to just put the pictures up. So maybe next time he won't be so silly.
Here he is with his mom....being silly. So I told him to be serious. And this is what I got:
Not a great improvement. But it had to do.
We went to the Scandinavian Museum. And in the section that was marriage traditions, they had this great flower covered heart/arch. So we did what any natural couple would do...act cheesey.
This is the
Vasa. It was a ship that sank a very long time ago (in the 1600's). The Vasa Museum was very interesting. I highly recommend it to anyone who is heading that way.
I had to throw this one in. Just to tease Ian.
This is the castle in Stockholm. They say that if the Swedish flag is being flown, the Royal family is there. If you look closely, it is up.
Ian and I had an amazing time. There are no words to express how beautiful this country was, or even how humble and kind it's people were. I am officially a huge fan of Sweden. And I am telling everyone, if you have an opportunity to go, GO!
More Pictures to come...
A while back, Reg and I went to the Miley Cyrus concert with some good friends.
Us Mommies were obviously pumped.
And this is what Reagan thought of their music. 
was all the rage. Do you remember the news stories about people fighting over this toy? And it being sold out everywhere? I do. And boy was I glad that Tickle Me Elmo was not on my daughter's list of must have's for Christmas. But this year, Elmo is not the hot toy, but rather these:
These hamsters are sold out everywhere! And don't get me started on the accessories--the object of my desire.
Sweden was GORGEOUS!!!
When we got off the train, Cami was there to meet us. We were so excited to see her (I mean she and Klas were the reason we were there). We were so lucky to spend some alone time with her before the wedding. She impressed us with her fluency of the language (even though everyone there spoke perfect English). And she was able to give us a mini tour before we started meeting up with more family. The first place she took us (besides our hotel) was the building where the Nobel Prize breakfast takes place. As we all know, Alfred Nobel was a Swede so it only makes sense.
Here is Ian with his sisters, Cami and Brooke. I told Ian to please stop being silly when I was taking pictures but he kept on doing it so I decided to just put the pictures up. So maybe next time he won't be so silly.
Here he is with his mom....being silly. So I told him to be serious. And this is what I got:
We went to the Scandinavian Museum. And in the section that was marriage traditions, they had this great flower covered heart/arch. So we did what any natural couple would do...act cheesey.
This is the Vasa. It was a ship that sank a very long time ago (in the 1600's). The Vasa Museum was very interesting. I highly recommend it to anyone who is heading that way.
I had to throw this one in. Just to tease Ian.
This is the castle in Stockholm. They say that if the Swedish flag is being flown, the Royal family is there. If you look closely, it is up.
Ian and I had an amazing time. There are no words to express how beautiful this country was, or even how humble and kind it's people were. I am officially a huge fan of Sweden. And I am telling everyone, if you have an opportunity to go, GO!
More Pictures to come...
Ahh, Paris... What can I say. Ian and I had an amazing 3 days in this beautiful city before heading off to Stockholm. We knew that we would have time to visit one other country besides Sweden but didn't know which to choose. Paris was kind of a left over city (when we were choosing). Ian wanted Spain, but for more than 3 days. And I wanted Italy, for more than 3 days. So naturally, we chose Paris because who knew when we would ever go. Once we got there, we were so glad that we had gone. The people were so nice (despite what we had heard) and between English, Spanish, and Ian's slight knowledge of French, we were able to communicate pretty well.
(Another pretty scene)
Of course, we saw all of the tourist sites.
It was definitely like a second honeymoon.
My parents have discovered the "joy" of camping in their latter years. I think they are crazy but whatever makes their boats float. :) Regardless, the girls think that it is really cool.
