...RUSKA...for Leena

Leena ( a friend of mine...super cute and such a nice girl) went to Greece for 2 weeks . And before she left she told me that she is afraid to miss the RUSKA . That’s the time when all the trees in Finland change their color and all the green turns into orange, red and yellow. So I promised her to capture the RUSKA for her, just in case all the leaves are on the ground before she returns.

Freunde und Familie

Es ist doch immer wieder schön, wenn Freude uns in unserer kleinen Wohnung besuchen kommen. Man kann zusammen quatschen, auf dem Sofa rumzitzen, Singstar spielen oder (zum Ägrernis der Frauen FIFA-Fussball spielen) Man kann Essen kochen oder einfach nur Snacks essen, und natürlich Sauna. Auch wenn wir keinen See haben, und auf dem Balkon stehen nicht annähernd so witzig ist wie ein kalter See... besser wie nichts ist es allemal. Und immer wieder fühlt man grosse Dankbarkeit darüber, das sich menschen zeit nehmen um einpaar stunden mit jemandem zu verbingen, der einem wichtig ist. Freunde sind toll. Und Familie auch. Letzte Woche war Ailas Namenstag und da das in Finland gefeiert wird, sind wir alle zu ihr gegangen und haben dort gegessen, bilder angeschaut, mit Joona und Leevi gespielt, und einfach nur geredet. Ich vermiss meine Familie in Deutschland und Amerika und freu mich schon auf Weihnachten.

…wedding in English

Miris wedding was on the 14th of August and Antti and I flew there 2 days before the big day. We were traveling for over 24h and I don’t even know how long we have been awake.

The day before the wedding was like expected totally stressful. But the wedding itself was just beautiful. I loved the dress so much and my twin sister is just the prettiest girl I have ever seen. During the church I was standing close to Miri and John, sure not to miss anything (because I was the bridesmaid and had the pleasure to walk into the church on the arm of the “Bestman” and people watching me wondering if I am the bride:)
I was standing so close that I could see the hidden tears of bride and groom and I think my tears were seen from all of the 300 guests. It was really touchy. My dad is just a comedian….well I cannot explain that but I needed to mention it :).

After the church there was cake and music and later in the evening food and dance and FUN. I enjoyed so much seeing my family and having fun with them and especially seeing Antti having fun with them. It makes my heart so glad seeing that my husband and my family are becoming ONE family.

During the time in Nebraska we were staying in this beautiful house, my whole family and 5 bathrooms, 4 sleeping rooms, 3 living rooms, one kitchen, one veranda, one trampoline, one laundry room, 2 huge TV`s …and so on. It was amazing!!! Thanks so much to John’s neighbor!!!

On Friday was the wedding, on Saturday we had a huge BBQ at the house and on Sunday Miri, John, Antti and I were flying to Jamaica for our honeymoon. Surprisingly Jamaica was not as hot as Nebraska. We had a great time with beach, restaurants, snorkeling, sun, swimming and a ton of sleep!

Back in Nebraska I finally got to eat salad and breadsticks from “Olive garden” (something that I wanted to do since 2005).

I love my family and I like the idea that people are added to it! Welcome JOHN.