Play Time

The other day, I took Jamie and Ari to one of my favourite local playground. And again, today, Jamie and I went to the same place. I like this place very much. You see, it has a lot of trees that provide the shade, very exciting and challenging playground for adventurous children, or if you have younger kids, there are plenty smaller equipments for them. Also there is a road safety training track to learn about the road rules. I think it's really good for the children to learn about the road rules from the early age. If you feel like kicking a ball or flying a kite, there is a big open field. Just bring the picnic basket because there are plenty of picnic tables. That's the reasons why I really like this playground.







Have a fantastic weekend...

Sleepover Party

"How do you like the idea of a sleepover party for your birthday?" I asked Ari. "Rrrr, mmmmm, I'm not sure!" he replied. "Ok, that's fine. Have a think about it and let me know tomorrow" I said.

Less than five minutes later, he came to see me and said "I think I really like the idea. So, how many friends can I invite mum?"

Wait..wait... take it easy boy. I don't think I can have ten 'nine years old' boys, sleeping in the tent in my back yard. Just the thought of it already made me headache.


In the end, he invited seven friends, but only one that had a sleepover in the tent. It was a bit disappointing. The other six came and help to celebrate Ari's birthday from three in the afternoon & they didn't leave till about ten at night. They had a great time.

The activities that we did:
* Pinata. Through the week before the big day, Jamie and I made and decorated it.
* Cops and robbers.
* Pass the puzzle. Its always a favourite game.
* Hide and seek. They loved it, especially the did it at night.
* Sparkles and glowing sticks.
* Rocket baloons.
* Movie time.
* Toast some marsh mellow. Forgot to mention that we had bon fire too.



Over all, it was a great party. And now have to start thinking for next year party. Any idea that you like to share??

Dust Storm

Sydney was blanketed by the dust this morning and as the wind blow to the north east, the blue sky came back to normal this afternoon.

This picture is from Sydney Morning Herald by Luke Johnston
Before and after


For more pictures, you can click on The Sydney Morning Herald website.

More Pictures From Lahti

Meeting family and relatives is very important, especially when one lives on the other side of the world. These are some pics of our loved ones and also some Finnish traditional food.

The boys with Untie Siru


With Vaari and Mummu


Ari with cousin Daniel


Mummu


The cousins, Ari, Onni, Linnea, Jamie, Ilona


Fishing


Table full of sweets


Blueberry pie


Strawberry pie....irresistible


Mmmm yummy humongous ice cream

Summer in Lahti

My boys and I are very lucky and so grateful that we could travel to Finland, where my hubby is from. The city is Lahti, southern part of Finland, about 100 kilometres north-east of the capital Helsinki. It really is beautiful city.


The world famous ski jump.


Lahti Town Hall


Market place


The midnight sun



The lake, sauna, and the pine and birch trees


Fishing


Man-made bird nest


Cute squirell



The blue berries


For me personally, as I grew up in a tropical country, this whole summer experience was just mind-blowing. The berry picking, mushroom picking, swimming in the lake, fishing, sauna, and the midnight sun. It was just gorgeous. Thanks again to Steve's family and friends (Vaari, Terhi mummu, Aili mummu, Siru and Seppo, Ninni and family, Pia and family, Ulla and Hannu, Jyri and Camilla and Alexandra, Timo and family, Ollie, and Kari).

Can't Thank You Enough

This post is dedicated to my beloved family, relatives, and friends who made our family holiday so memorable and so enjoyable. Thank you so much for your kindness and hospitality. Thank you for welcoming us to your beautiful country. Thank you for everything.




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Will post some pictures later on in the week.

Happy Birthday Ari

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