Merry Christmas to you all!!

happy faces

We've been up in the far north - Lofoten - and my favourite nephews Max and Henrik were baptised. We celebrated and enjoyed several days together. Loved it. Miss them. Will see them again in the summer of 2012... Then they will be almost 1 year old.

For my fellow dog -bloggers:
Bundy is currently recovering from surgery in his right back knee.
Cruciate knee ligament is the word for it... Major surgery, major vet bill... Many people have opinions like " you could have bought many new puppies for that kind of money" Well, the thing is no new puppy could replace our very much beloved and wonderful Bundy, and this procedure will hopefully do the trick and we will be able to keep him with us for many years ahead.. The recovery period is somewhat long - it is now 4 weeks since the surgery, and we only do short walks and only on leash... The first couple of weeks he didn't mind - worn out as he was - but now he's recovering just fine, and gets a bit bored and seems anxious to get out there and do zoomies, playing and running... I try to do mental training with him, and it works fine. But still we all look forward to do those long walks and see him goof around in the back yard.

I will soon post some pictures of him with his shaved leg an all :o)

brag, brag, brag

The most adorable twins I have ever seen - my brother and his beautiful fiancé have done an excellent job I must say!

Nothing wrong with the genes - no doubt about that!

I will meet them IRL in a weeks time - can't wait!

weekend

Have a good weekend y'all!!

cats and dogs

I just smiled all the way... adorable...

This is one tough kitten... amazing..

We went to Malta

.. and all we got was this..

well, and some...

We had a wonderful holiday - sun, beach, water, city strolls, boat trip, dolphin show, restaurants, cafés, relaxing, playing cards, laughing and talking a lot.

The Maltese people are very friendly and this small island is very beautiful - we hope to go there again sometime.
Now back in the cold and windy Denmark, enjoying the autumn and the gorgeous autumn colours

Staying inside, lighting the fire and some candles, drinking warm chocolate and looking forward to christmas...

For the record: Bundy was ecstatic when we got home after a week of absence.. and we had most certainly longed for him too...

holiday

The family is going on holiday - away from the cold autumn in Denmark, to sun and warm relaxation on the island of Malta in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea...

We love it!

And we're worth it!!

Happy Birthday !

Bundy has his 3 year birthday today - hoorraaayy!!
A few pics from where we found him - so cute.. His sister in the background..

Fallen asleep like puppies can... with his head in the water bowl...

Come and get me! Take me home with you!!

and so we did... and we adore him more and more each day... All of his 65 kilos and soft cuteness..

He is so loving, calm, mild tempered, smart, funny and fantastic. Our kind of dog exactly..

pampering

I am going off to a SPA with 9 of my female colleagues this afternoon.. We'll be getting treatments like massage, foot therapy, facial treatments etc.

Afterwards we are going to a hotel nearby, having a gourmet dinner with all included, staying the night in single rooms ( most of us have families with kids, and for us it is A MAJOR EVENT to have a room and a night all to ourselves!)

It will be such a treat, and I can't wait!!

auntie

Let me present: my 2 brand new - most adorable ever - nephews, 1 month old. Two perfect little twin boys, amazing!

They are so overwhelmingly cute and gorgeous - and I can't wait to meet them in real life. So far I have to settle for the pictures - as they live 2000 km away...

Champ..

I am so fortunate to be married to a chef - with a lot of passion for good cooking. When I met him - 23 years ago - he worked as a chef in a Norwegian hotel. We hooked up ( ah bless..) and I have accompanied him from jobs as chef, sous chef, head chef, teacher for young chefs, and finally now, since 2005, he has his own business - Bonfire - selling mainly The mobile bonfire kitchen, which basically is complete equipment for cooking over open fire.

Anyhow - last weekend The 2011 Danish Championship in BBQ took place - The Bonfire team ( hubbie and two of his pals) participated. And won!! 1. price on Seafood, 1. price on Lamb ! There were 5 categories - and 21 participating teams. That particular day it was pouring - so they struggled a bit keeping the open fire lit... Overall they landed on 3rd place. It was so great - and I am so proud of him!

Here's a pic from last year - when our son was a part of the team too...

Lookin' sharp...

BFF's

"My Girl and I are just the best of friends! And we looove snuggling...

Look at the two of us, all bright and shiny.. there might be a little bit of drool there on my cheek... ah, you know, the thought of the yummie treats in her hand...

paw ? OK..

Stay? OK..

WHERE ARE YOU GOING??

Ah - the good ole through your legs...

.....and back again - trick ... one of my favourites..

lapdog...

true love! "

allrighty..

just press on the pics to enlarge them...

this is humour...
and occasionally the story of my life...

laughing helps always...

joke

A bus stops and 2 Italian men get on. They sit down and engage in an animated conversation.

The lady sitting next to them ignores them at first.But her attention is galvanzied when she hears one of them say the following:

"Emma comes first. Den I come. Den two asses come together. I come once-a-more! Two asses, they come together, again. I come again and pee twice. Den I come one lasta time."

The lady can't take this anymore, " You foul-mouthed sex-assessed pig!" She retorted indignately "In this country, we don't speak aloud about our sex lives!"

" Hey, coola down lady" said the man, "Whooza talkin' about sex? I'm a just tellin' my frienda how to spell " Mississippi" "

I'm allright

So - in March I flew up to Bodø to see my grandma. She was very ill, but still I spent time with her, talking, laughing a bit, making fun of my mom...
I told her I love her, she told me the same, and it was good being with her for a few hours per day the 5 days I was there...

Bodø city from the air..

View from my parents kitchen window - temperature changing fast...

I came home happy and sad at the same time, realising this had been the last time I saw my beloved grandma...

2 months later I was back in the north, for her funeral. And it was sad, but also a relief... And it was wonderful meeting family members I haven't seen for 20-30 years..

Back home again in Denmark - now looking forward to summer holiday in July where I will go north again, this time with hubs and kids.

See the cat with an eye on the mouse....

my favourite treat - sushi..



best pals...

goof ball...

goodbye grandma

Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone
prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone
silence the piano and muffle the drum
bring out the coffin let the mourners come


let aeroplanes circle moaning overhead
scribbling in the sky the message She is dead
put crêpe bows round the white necks of the public doves
let the traffic policemen wear black cotton gloves


She was my north my south my east my west
my working week and my sunday rest
my noon my midnight my talk my song
I thought love would last forever, I was wrong


The stars are not wanted now; put out everyone
pack up the moon and dismantle the sun
Pour away the ocean and sweep up the wood
for nothing now can ever come to any good..




my beloved grandma is gone..



heading north again soon, this time for the funeral...

Bundy

Bundy has been photographed by a pro... lookin' good...








two gentlemen: the Master and the Boss..

going home

I am going home to the far north of Norway for a couple of days, just me, leaving hubs and kids behind..


I'll be coming in by plane...

Green dot marks the spot... of the city of Bodø where I was born - North of the polar circle
the scenary is stunning

appr 50000 inhabitants

the weather varies, a lot...

The sea eagle is the landmark of Bodø - you see them all the time in their majestic appearance

I am going to visit my parents

but will also be seeing my wonderful grandmother... she is very ill and in a lot of pain and agony. When I was a child we had a very close relationship, my grandmother and I, and I am so sorry she has to endure such a rough old age... she most certainly never deserved that!

We have done so many things together - skiing, fishing, hiking, visiting family far away and driving there by car together. Spending weekends and holidays with her was similar to warmth, safety, enjoyment, laughs, special treats, relaxing, long talks, fun times...

I love her. She was only 37 when she became my grandmother. And 61 when I made her a great grand mother. I can't imagine life without her.. But I guess I'll have to face the fact that I just might have to...

everyday life...

Oh - yeah - sitting casually here means some cuddles coming up

Ah - love me some scratching - right there....
gymnastic pose...

FINALLY the x-mas amaryllis is in bloom!! Gorgeous!