The Julieverse

Happy birthday!

Julez — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:12:25 +0000

Happy b-day to the star of the family

Hunting for a cat's tail.

Opening a present.

Pointing at the 30 guests in the birthday party. Wearing her mom's dress.

Birthday & Mother’s Day & Valentine’s Day

Julez — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:36:54 +0000

This Sunday was my birthday, Mother’s day and Valentine’s day, all in one day. I know at least one person who was happy he got away with buying one present this year! I must admit that I didn’t mind getting one present; it was a trip to Reykjavik, Iceland this spring! The trip comes with two travel companions – seems like E had already decided it wasn’t gonna be a romantic weekend for two in the name of Valentine I really don’t mind, though, as they’re good friends of ours!

F’s been in great shape these past weeks, and Saturday at my cousin’s house was no exception:

When daddy’s away

Julez — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:01:00 +0000

Daddy’s been away on a business trip for almost a week now. Of course we miss him (he reads this…!), but we’re both pleased to have things our way for a while

New year, new lens, new pics of Frida

Julez — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:30:32 +0000

For Christmas, E got me a new lens for my camera. I tried it out when Frida was taking a bath and brushing her teeth, and here are a couple of the pictures I took. Considering I used no flash in poor lighting and the fact that she wouldn’t sit still, I’d say some of them turned out pretty good!

A new year

Julez — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 23:49:52 +0000

As usual, December has been an eventful month. Lots of celebration, joy and happiness, but also room for thought with a death in near family. Very sad, although not unexpected.

Frida has really enjoyed December. It only took her a couple of days of advent calendar to learn how to open presents (almost) on her own!

The first party of the month was at our place, a late 1 year birthday celebration for the 5 other November babies we’ve spent so much time with in 2009. In true Christmas spirit, Frida shared her bread with one of her little friends. (Isn’t that what it looks like on the picture? What actually happened was that she stole the bread that he was eating…)

Daddy’s birthday was celebrated with much enthusiasm – maybe not so much by thebirthday boy, but Frida didn’t even have to be asked to help opening the presents! I suspect she thought it was part of her advent calendar All the attention from four grandparents was just a bonus.

The 13th day of the month is in the name of Saint Lucia, and Frida’s kindergarden did the mandatory celebration. She was of course the most adorable in the crowd, and we all brought our cameras to take her picture.

The kindergarden also hosted a Santa party one of the last days before Christmas. Dress code: red! On the menu: Christmas rice porridge!

Aunt M and uncle Ø weren’t able to be here for Christmas, so they came for a visit the week before. Frida was very happy to see them, but missed her cousin Nanok, the giant dog. Well, to be honest I don’t think she missed him at all, the last time she saw him she started crying whenever he barked…

Aunt S and cousin Stellatronic were here all Christmas, and we got to spend a lot of time with them.

My sister and I had a challenging afternoon trying to take a picture of the two cousins… together…both facing the camera… not crying… You get the picture This is what we ended up using for the month of December in the 2010 calendar we made for our parents:

I hope you all had a great Christmas, and that the new year will bring lots of joy!

Back to work…

Julez — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:51:53 +0000

Tomorrow is the last day of my maternity leave. I’m excited to start my new job (at Verdande Technology), but at the same time I’m very sad that an exciting year is over!

We’ve gone from just smiling

to grasping toys

to raising upper body

to sitting in the high chair

to standing on two feet

to showing how tall she is

It’s now up to Espen to make sure she walks. He’s got 7 weeks of paternity leave to make it happen…

Highlights of July 2009

Julez — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:34:48 +0000

I just realized today that July is almost over, here are some highlights.

Frida’s cousin came to town, so we’ve spent some time with her. This means that Frida has had to share her toys, and they seem to get along very well – even though Frida with her 8 months could easily take down 4 months old Stellatronic!

Throwing up on the couch is fun. As long as one gets to look at it for two seconds and then rub both hands in it.

Everyday activities include eating in the high chair and standing up in the couch. By the way, the couch is an excellent place to show off two teeth that are emerging.

We’ve had some great weather: at the veranda, at Bratlia (my parent’s vacation house) and at a local coffee shop…

Frida has learned how to climb. For some reason the dishwasher is one of the most exciting toys at the moment. Of course, all toys have to be tasted!

Summer in Provence

Julez — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:46:23 +0000

This year’s summer vacation is now over. We had a great time in Provence, staying almost two weeks in a house near the tiny village of Flayosc with a couple of friends and their daughter who is only a month older than Frida. The house had a large pool and a nice view of… nothing but green hills and villages far away

Before we went on vacation we were enjoying the summer at home. Here’s Frida chillin on a bench in the park with a friend.

Frida didn’t miss her friends at home for a second as she got to share toys all day long with an old friend of hers.

Frida had en eventful vacation! She ate delicious French food.

She played in the pool.

She played on the floor of the outdoor kitchen.

She had lots of time to play with mom and dad.

And she slept at night – which gave her parents some time to do other things.

One day we went on an excursion to beautiful Lac du Verdon, with its green lake and deep canyons.

Even though we had a great vacation, it’s always good to get back home!

Manduca is the new Tricot Slen

Julez — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:01:05 +0000

In preparation for our summer vacation in France, I recently bought a Manduca. For those of you who don’t know, it’s a baby carrier. Frida is getting too heavy for the Tricot Slen, which is a long elastic wrap. Besides, as it covers the upper body, it’s warmer to wear – something we don’t need at the Riviera with 25-30 Celsius…

We’ve gone from this:

to this:

Life as mom’s iPhone sees it

Julez — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 22:21:49 +0000

Frida still looks like her dad!

Frida’s first flight went to Oslo. She seemed to like it and slept almost the whole time. In Oslo she was happy to make a new friend.

When we got back she had her operation. She even got a diploma for being a good girl after waking up from general anaesthesia!

Her just-woke-up-face in the morning is always cute.

Find Wally… eh, I mean, find Frida!

Playing with dad, looking in the mirror.

Strolling by the water in beautiful spring weather.

Ready for skiing in Easter break!

First time facing forward in the Tricot-slen wrap.

Frida’s hairy crazy cousin.

Not really liking the pacifier too much.

Making a new friend… or maybe not!

New spring outfit – knit by grandma Brit.

Dad’s home alone with the baby while mom’s…

At the coffee shop with grandma and grandpa.

Her favorite toy is a yellow thingy.

Always happy in the wrap. Not so in the baby carriage…