Since the guys has no clothes they had to go on a scavenger hunt. My brother borrowed some from me but Patrik wanted to buy some new jeans. We got kicked out from the store shortly after.
family
My brother!
My brother and his friend made it to Los Angeles. Unfortunately their bags did not make it so we drove straight to Las Vegas so they could win some money and buy new clothes.
Bjäre
It was freezing out today and I could feel a bit of a cold coming on, but I didn’t wanna stay in and be bored so I went for a walk with the family instead.
Beach day
A beach day in December in Sweden is a little different from a beach day in Southern California.
I think my mom likes to take advantage of me and have me exercise her pony. I don’t really mind though, it’s tons of fun and a good work out but I get exhausted after 15 minutes. I’m not in as much control as I used to be when I played with these creatures.
Came home and dad started cooking, he has a great sous chef.
Got to see a dance performance after dinner, excellent!
Christmas Eve
December 24th and Christmas Eve, got to make ourselves look pretty!
This day is just meant for drinking and eating. Not much else on the schedule.
Time for gift exchange! I can see at least one with my name on it!
The kids got selfie sticks.
We had to try it out!
Talyllyn Abel
It’s winter and I’m in Sweden so it’s supposed to be snow, but it mostly just rain during the winter in southern Sweden. We took the stallion out on a road trip since it’s no fun to play outside.
Here I am, trying to play it cool but feeling like I have zero control.
Crayfish for dinner!
Sweden!
I was greeted by a cake, amazing!
I had to go out and check on the ponies, making sure they’re still there!
My mom was putting the girls to work by having them make the marzipan loafs.
Me and the 9 year old had decided over e-mail that we had to go for pizza one day.
Authentic Swedish pizzeria!
Looks gross but it’s so delicious!
I bought a puzzle from WWF, we used to get these puzzles for Christmas all the time when we were kids, I think I’m gonna have to re-install this tradition.
Fun time is up
Time to head back to reality.
Baking
My sister always make me bake when I am in Sweden. The sous chefs do what they’re told, most of the time.
Took the pony down to the beach for a ride after lunch.
Helping the kids with their homework. It’s a tad bit depressing that these kids are better at reading out loud than I am.
Edenberga
Today was a “help around the house” kind of day.
The poolmaster is cleaning and preparing the pool for the mandatory winter covering. Shoes is overrated.
The project manager is micro managing.
I got to go to the store today and stock up on swedish sweets. Noticed that the avocados are cheaper in Sweden than in California! Not fair! How is that even possible? Everything else is more expensive!
Breakfast for the next couple of days…
