Christmas Day, Mom's Birthday...

People often say that mothers are the best teachers in the world. Over the years, 

I have come to know that it couldn’t be truer. Thanks for being the best mother 

and teacher in the whole world. Happy Birthday mommy!...

What better feeling is there that to wake up on Christmas morning surrounded by the warmth

 of family and to the sounds of laughter and all the good smells of Christmas goodies?  Nothing

 better if you ask me and today I am very fortunate to be in the right place at the right

 time.  Like I always said I am a fortunate person and I never forget it.

What makes Christmas even better in our family is that it is also our mom's birthday.

From little this was the one day our mom had "off"   Our dad would make sure she 

did nothing on her special day.  One day in the year we catered to her.

Times have changed we have all grown and have families of our own, but the one thing that did 

not change was Christmas Day.  Our dad still caters to her.  Of course now that they are

 "alone" more so.  Today with most of us together mom be given the special birthday

 treatment, but at the end of the day she will once again prepare many goodies 

for us.   We will once again be her little girls and we will be loving it.

I will tell you there has not been much sleep going on so far, and we are loving it

 and having the time of our lives.  For once in a long time most of us are 

in the same home at the same time. Can you say HAPPY?

My Christmas Holiday has so far been more than I could have hoped for.

I wish you all the same and that yours is also a wonderful time.

Merry Christmas to all.  Happy Birthday to our mom and may each of you find and

 appreciate the simple joys of being together and enjoying each other.  Life is short and we 

must always make the most of it.  For tomorrow is never guaranteed, but for us this moment sure is.

Mommy we love you.  Throughout our lives,
 you have always been the strength that holds us up in the storm of life. 

Mom, you are my best friend.  My greatest confidante.

I couldn't be any happier to have you as my mother.  Happy Birthday...

~Nadiya~

Another Good Day...

I try to learn from the past, but I plan for the future by focusing exclusively on the present.

 That's were the fun is...

The days are just going by so very fast. Having Arvid's brother and Siv visiting us is very nice. 

Yesterday we had lunch at our place.  Was a seafood feast day and seems like everyone had a really good time and the food was also a hit.  Arvid's brother is an excellent cook and for him to say to me that I could open up my own restaurant was the nicest compliment.

even Brutus was impressed with the food:)

After dinner it was time to listen to some music.

  Every Friday night the street is closed off and there is live music at one of our favorite spots.

It has been quite a while since Arvid and I have gone out.  He is still not 100% good as yet, but getting better every day.
Today we will also spend the day together and maybe more music in the evening depending how Arvid feels.  I know he want to go, but... 

Sunday we have some friends/customers coming for a visit so will be busy with them for a while, but the evening is open and we plan to spend it with Arvid's brother and Siv. 

Yes, February is a good month.  Busy but that's always good!
Wishing you a good day!

If you obey all the rules you miss all the fun.

Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game...

~Nadiya~