Daily Jamie

Kickin' It With The Homies

We were at a birthday party at Gurra and Gunilla's this evening and even though we only see their extended families a couple times a year, most of them feel very familiar. They're warm and friendly people and we look forward to these parties when we get to catch up with their lives. Jamie, too, feels very comfortable with them and often disappears into the crowd for awhile without mamma and pappa. Tonight he sussed out the vibe and ensconced himself appropriately at the young peoples' table. 

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Sweden Delivers

I'm sure I've mentioned that Sweden is the world's third biggest exporter of pop music after the US and England. I mean, really. I still swell with pride, though, when I find out that someone we've been listening to over here has gone big stateside. The latest, Avicii (pronounced Aveechee, in case you're as ignorant as I was), is as ubiquitous on the Cleveland radio stations as the Stockholm ones, or so I learned while I was there in September. I didn't hear this single till I got back in Sweden, though, so I'm going to pretend I'm rocking your world right now by introducing a totally new and amazing song into your life.

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October 15th

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Today's picture was too poorly-lit to post so here are two from yesterday.
You shouldn't have to suffer because of my poor photography skills.

Crunch

Yesterday was the most gorgeous fall day. It was t-shirt weather and Jamie was finally feeling better so we emerged from the sofa into the sunshine and discovered many, many colors, that a pumpkin is the perfect canvas, and that running through a crispy pile of leaves is pure joy. 

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The Skeleton In The Closet

Ugh. This disaster is our laundry room/utility closet. It's unnerving. It's my dirty little secret and it's just off the kitchen, only somewhat hidden behind a door that needs to be kept partially open so that the cats can access their food and water. I finally decided this morning that enough was enough, hit up the home improvement store, and installed some shelving. My soul feels much, much better.

 

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October 9th

October 10th

A Favorite Among Favorites

Jamie has been home sick all week and with The Swede on a business trip, I've been at home with him the past three days. Jamie has just been lying around watching Disney Junior and since I can only take so much Dr. McStuffins I've made it through almost three full seasons of Sex and the City. I've seen the entire series maybe five, six times so I feel confident picking out my absolute favorite scene and here it is. I don't think you have to be familiar with the series to appreciate how lovely this is.

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The Office

Jamie had a fever and couldn't go to school for the second day in a row so I stayed home with him today. He didn't seem to be feeling too badly and was in a playful and cuddly mood all day long, making it a really nice day for the two of us. He must have gotten bored with me, though, because as soon as his papa walked in the door Jamie was all over him for the rest of the evening. The Swede still had some work to do and set up shop in the living room and Jamie even insisted on being a part of that. 

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October 6th
Steamy after our first swim class.

October 7th
Mama finally found a pumpkin!

His Papa's Passion

It is appropriate that The Swede is so tall because we, his wife and child, look up to him in so many ways. I'm in constant awe of his passion for the things he cares about, for example. I like to consider myself a pretty enthusiastic person, but this man's intensity is so beyond anything I've ever experienced in myself that I can't help but be jealous of the trait now and then. Mostly, though, I admire it, and him, and hope that Jamie also becomes someone who learns all he can about the things that interest him, tries anything that excites him, and lets the world amaze him.

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October 4th

October 5th

Nothin' Like A Little Experimentin'

We're at the cabin this weekend, but attendance is pretty low. It's actually just us and Papa Swede and since he and my husband had to get some work done, Erin and I planned to take the boys to the nearby Tom Tits Experiment to explore and discover. We had taken them there last winter and they enjoyed it then, but were even more into all the different science experiments and things to play with today. Erin and I hadn't had a chance to talk one-on-one in a long time and we didn't get much of that done today either, chasing these little dudes all over the place, but it was still fun for all four of us. 

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The Business Cas Fashion Show Featuring Selah

Today I am more than pleased to present Selah, my guest business cas fashion model with six adorable and inspiring looks, in her own words! 

Favorite new pants for the fall (Target!). Andy picked them out and loves when I wear them with these menswear inspired loafers.

A pretty boring outfit, to be honest. but I like this necklace a lot. And I recently found this sweater in a box, so it feels new to me.

My new favorite dress. I wish you could see the subtle blue print on this dress, but you can't, so here's the link to the dress at Nordstrom. Side note - selfies are really hard to take. I think I actually got worse at taking them the more I tried.

My newest menswear-inspired outfit. Andy also really likes this one - he shined my shoes for me and gave me the blue laces to spice up the oxfords. I want to wear this camel-colored blazer every day, but honestly, it's not cool enough in Nashville for it yet.

The last truly summery outfit of 2013. This outfit was planned based 50% on my hot pink lipstick, 50% on my leopard belt.

Casual Friday attire. I don't normally wear yellow, but for some reason I really like this sweater with its subtle sparkle.