Blackout Tuesday
June 2, 2020
Greenhouse: tomatoes, eggplants and bell peppers
June 1, 2020
The last day of May and the first day of Summer!
May 31, 2020
Today is the last day of May and the first day of summer! We started this day with butter coffee and walk to the manor to open the greenhouse. It was hot in there – like a sauna! I really enjoy the morning walk with girls (I ask if they want to come and if … More The last day of May and the first day of Summer!
Working in the greenhouse
May 31, 2020
Goodmorning Sunday, Yesterday after having fun we went to the manor, to do grass trimming and deal with greenhouse. Deal – because my eggplants and paprika can’t wait much longer! They need beds! Janis went trimming grass and I looked around for a solution to make beds inside the greenhouse for my plants. We ordered … More Working in the greenhouse
Saturday fun!
May 30, 2020
Is Saturday for work or for fun!? We had fun before work. Finally, after I don’t know how many months… I think almost 2 years we visited our neighbour and actually Nelles classmate! They hadn’t seen each other since March 16! We celebrated the end of the school year and since we didn’t go to … More Saturday fun!
Fully packed Friday
May 30, 2020
Can’t believe my Friday was so intense! I manage to deal with a lot of house chores and also spend time with girls while Janis was helping to build a playground for Helmī kindergarten group. This isn’t the first time he is helping and I’m proud of having such a nice hearted man in my … More Fully packed Friday
Old Chestnut tree and its manor!
May 29, 2020
It all started five years ago when we were living in Ozolkalns (small village near Gulbene, Latvia) for a year. We couldn’t decide to stay here or buy our property somewhere else. We even thought about moving to Germany, that sounded real with two small kids :). But we are Latvians and wanted to stay … More Old Chestnut tree and its manor!
Nelles Birthday
May 29, 2020
Yesterday was a lovely day with my biggest girl Nelle, who turned 8! EIGHT! Can’t believe! The day started as planned – with a crown for Nelle and balloons in closet! After that, I and Linna did a photoshoot for the family :). That means Linna took picture of us, and then I took of … More Nelles Birthday
Gardening: Cabbages & Green House
May 28, 2020
After getting home from “Fun Project” I cooked a meal for family and then went to “Chestnut Manor” (the name of our “new” house – translated from Latvian) and planted out cabbages (frost – stay away!) I grow from seeds and working on Greenhouse. Also, don’t know the English term of what father-in-law did in … More Gardening: Cabbages & Green House
Nelle is turning 8!
May 28, 2020
We all know what is Covid19 and also we all know what to do #stayhome! We had an interesting talk with all three girls this January (2020) about what they want for birthdays. We never gave a big present if we made a party. So we talked and we voted, that this year none of … More Nelle is turning 8!
Project for fun!
May 27, 2020
Today I was helping two SMUs* with video making. I’m not a video maker, but I wanted to help and also to try something new. *SMU is a learning company set up and run by students with an educational nature. SMU performs the functions of a real company for teaching purposes and operates in a … More Project for fun!
Veggie garden
May 27, 2020
We have a veggie garden, that is 40 meters long and 15 meters wide field. 19 rows in total. Don’t know if the word “row” is the right one, but check the picture below. If there is another word how to call this – let me now in the comments below! Why in rows!? Simply … More Veggie garden
When apple trees bloom
May 26, 2020
When apple trees bloom I feel summer is near! It’s getting warmer and warmer and the grass is growing inch per day! Apple trees are in bloom now in Latvia! This year orchard looks like a blanket of light pink flowers full of bees and other insects. Still a lot of dandelions 🙂 But I … More When apple trees bloom
Sleep Disorders and Problems
May 26, 2020
Do you have sleep disorders or problems!? I do… And in the stage where all the sleep disorders cause anxiety and panic attacks! Time to try dealing with sleep disorders, right?! (It’s 1am and I’m starting this post… but I hope that after one month I’ll be sleeping and 1am!) First, I had to check … More Sleep Disorders and Problems
First post this year!?
May 26, 2020
Hello dear followers! It’s an interesting time in this world… Stay home! A lot was happening in my life and with my family. But lately, I feel the need to share something in this blog… Nothing specific… yet! I’m fine. I’m still a mom of 3 and have a wonderful, supporting and loving husband. We … More First post this year!?
A day in the life of a latvian mom..
September 5, 2019
Well, it’s getting crazy! This year has been hard for me! We lost two good people this year. One of them was my uncle almost 90 years old physicist! I remember learning Physics at school from a yellow book. I was proud, cause on the cover was his name (he was the author of that … More A day in the life of a latvian mom..
May 4, Restoration of Independence Day
May 4, 2019
We had a very cold night -6C, all the plum trees and cherries already were in blossom! No good! Today is our restoration of Independence Day (from the Soviet Union). We went outside to see if the plums and cherries are ok, but I doubt, cause all the petals were falling… Made a photoshoot with … More May 4, Restoration of Independence Day
Easter 2019
April 21, 2019
Yesterday I sat down with my girls and asked to make a menu for the Easter celebration. Well, I thought we will have a discussion and they will argue over ice cream or candy, but no, after 5 minutes we had THE menu for the Easter 2019. That will be something new we will do … More Easter 2019
Linnas 5th Birthday Party
April 9, 2019
—NO INSPIRATION HERE— As I promised to myself – a blog post about Linnas 5th birthday party! It wasn’t fancy, all the girls were ill and we had to change the date. That is something I never did before. We celebrated on the 31st of March and it was a mess and I was tired, … More Linnas 5th Birthday Party
New page
April 8, 2019
It’s always hard for me to “break the ice” and start to write. I want to. I promise myself to share Linnas birthday, cause I didn’t share here 4th one… Didn’t happened! Well, a lot was happening… A lot! Loses, illnesses, financial problems, etc. Just name it! I’m glad everyone in my family is fine … More New page
Happy Valentines Day
February 14, 2019
I don’t celebrate Valentines Day, it’s relatively new in our country… From now on this day will be special cause Nelles Godmothers wedding is today! Congratulations Vī! If you don’t mind can you tell me what you do on Valentines Day and what it means to you!? Ilze P.S. I spent my day in the … More Happy Valentines Day
Jigsaw Puzzle #8 Monte Rosa Dreaming
February 13, 2019
I forgot to share another 500 piece jigsaw puzzle! Since my friend DžīDžī is puzzling too we decide to swap puzzles. This one is Monte Rosa Dreaming. I couldn’t resist saying something about this jigsaw puzzle: funny, how they used photoshop to make this place look better, but in the end, it looks terrible… … More Jigsaw Puzzle #8 Monte Rosa Dreaming
Puzzle progress
February 12, 2019
I will bore you with my 2000 peace puzzle progress… Sorry 🙂 Ilze
Adventure: 2000 puzzle
February 11, 2019
Thank you, Julie, for sending me a jigsaw puzzle!. A 2000 piece jigsaw puzzle. I think this is my first 2000 piece jigsaw puzzle! I’ve started it today but I know it will take a lot of time to finish! First of all, because I have a few photoshoots scheduled and one event, second – there … More Adventure: 2000 puzzle
What is another word for BUSY!?
February 10, 2019
So, what is another word for BUSY!? I had a dream and another woman had it too… and now we have a project to make this dream come true, together! Today I worked on the first part of this project and what can I say it’s so good to do what you love and do … More What is another word for BUSY!?
Unexpected visitors
February 9, 2019
The Latvian saying is, that the best visitors are those who came unexpected! Sometimes I don’t agree with this… but today we all screamed when saw Jānis friend Aivars, his puppy Belis and Helmī God Father Ronalds walk through the doors! Happy girls and happy little puppy! Ilze
Herbal Tea
February 8, 2019
I love to pick my own herbal tea and by that, I mean from fields and gardens. Every year I promise myself to collect even more (in amount and also in variety). I have several herbal tea books that are a good guide if there is an illness in our house. Like now! My herbal … More Herbal Tea
Jigsaw Puzzle #7 Colorful Spices
February 7, 2019
“Colorful Spices” is the smallest puzzle I did this year, only 300 peace. It was fun to do together with my friend DžīDžī! This is one from the “Home Gallery” collection. Photographer Natalia Klenova and you can find her wonderful still life photography on 500px.com. As I said the puzzle is small in size about … More Jigsaw Puzzle #7 Colorful Spices
Did you guess right?!
February 6, 2019
I’ve shared the 30-year-old picture of me and my kindergarten groups five days ago and now you can check if you guessed correct! This is me 30 years ago: Thank you all for guessing! Carol guessed it right! Ilze
All together… and Skeleton!
February 5, 2019
Today all the girls staying at home cause Linna still is ill and they decided to cheer her up! What is the best way to cheer her up than build a human skeleton together… I know it looks like Halloween but they asked :). Found this at cookingpoetry.com Linna is better! Ilze
Poor Little Linna!
February 4, 2019
My poor little Linna is ill! Yesterday I came back from a photoshoot and saw Linna and knew she is ill! She was 39.6°C yesterday late at night! It’s high! Very high! I know that others give medicine to get the temperature down, but I don’t. I believe that the high temperature is better than … More Poor Little Linna!
15 000 steps… with a camera!
February 3, 2019
Today I was outside… all day! I was in a fantastic event – skiing contest (or should I say championship!?). I’m tired, but the best thing was, that our minister of education and science was there too! Ilze
Marley and a Dog!!
February 2, 2019
Maybe I’m stressed, maybe just “softy”, but when I saw a neighbors dog chasing my cat in the deep snow I fell into panic!!! I saw that through a window and the next thing was, my Marley tried to escape by jumping on a firewood stack. But the dog pulled him down for a second. … More Marley and a Dog!!
Kindergarten… 30 years ago!
February 1, 2019
I found this while visited my mom in Salacgriva. This one is my Kindergarten group 30 years ago! Can you find me in this pic?! Do you have pictures from kindergarten time?! Ilze
Jigsaw Puzzle #6 Traveling to Italy
January 31, 2019
“Traveling to Italy” is the first Panorama styled jigsaw puzzle I ever had. And also the first one, that is in segments! This puzzle was super easy and I finished it in no time! I bet it was because of segments. I was in Italy almost 15 years ago! While puzzling I tried to remember … More Jigsaw Puzzle #6 Traveling to Italy
New Me… Old Me?
January 30, 2019
Well, as you know, I have long hair… …and then (every 3 years) I decided to show up to my hairdresser (in Salacgriva)… She always does a great haircut! I always love the result! But somehow I end up having a long and “not tidy” hair! This time they are extra short to be sure … More New Me… Old Me?
500 posts already!
January 29, 2019
500 posts! 500 memories! This was a surprise that came up in my notification list yesterday! I’m not following numbers on my blog, so it’s always a nice surprise 🙂 Feeling good. Can’t wait to share another 500! Ilze
Monday (a day after my name day)
January 28, 2019
As you know I do this blog for myself to remember and that is the reason why blog post titles sometimes are weird… Like today! This is lovely Monday already! Sipping coffee and puzzling my jigsaw puzzle! Girls are in kindergarten and I can have a quite & easy morning. Yesterday was a lovely time … More Monday (a day after my name day)
Helmī and apple
January 27, 2019
This was funny! Sometimes girls like to eat an apple, but sometimes not. When I buy apples – they seem to have registered in “apple hater club” and when there isn’t any at home, they ask for apples like “apple lovers”. Helmī loves apples all the time even saying she don’t when the older sisters … More Helmī and apple
Salacgriva
January 26, 2019
I went to Salacgriva to charge my batteries! I didn’t take a camera with me but I took a laptop to be sure I have an opportunity to write a blog post or check my email (don’t like to check my mail on the phone). So, my mom loves to walk at seashore and dunes … More Salacgriva
Juicy Chicken, Mushroom & Spinach Dinner
January 25, 2019
Something I whipped up in the kitchen a few days ago. Chicken, mushrooms, tomatoes, and spinach. I added spinach to have a color in my food, cause before it looked… too sad. I bought a cast iron wok pan a few years ago and didn’t use it until this dinner. Actually, it seems better than … More Juicy Chicken, Mushroom & Spinach Dinner
Jigsaw Puzzle #5 Lake Como, Italy
January 24, 2019
Oh, how I love mornings when you don’t have to rush anywhere!!! Make a coffee and do your favorite thing – jigsaw puzzling or should I say – solving 🙂 Finally, here in Latvia mornings are sunny! We enjoy it! I love sitting next to the window and let the sun do his job: give … More Jigsaw Puzzle #5 Lake Como, Italy
School of Art on Tuesday
January 23, 2019
This year school of art is on Tuesdays. And the big news is that not only Nelle but also Linna is attending it! Linna loves school and showing good progress. She is in the same class as Nelle – 5-6 year-olds, she is 4 at the moment. This was the only class she din’t liked… … More School of Art on Tuesday
This year’s birds feeder
January 22, 2019
I can’t find the post about the previous bird feeder we had but it’s time to share the “new on”. I guess there won’t be such thing as “NEW” feeder in this household cause reduce, reuse, recycle… is something I like. So, this year we have a lantern that was crashed buy wind in … More This year’s birds feeder
Keto
January 21, 2019
I had problems in summer solstice 2018 and decide I can’t live like this and I need to change something. I’m famous for changing eating habits every 3 months… but it’s not about that. I have heard about KETO at the end of the year 2017, but then I was on my “sugar-free” journey and … More Keto
Best things about living in the countryside
January 20, 2019
Well, 4 and a half years ago, in the summer, we moved from capitalcity Riga to countryside 200 kilometers away. Sometimes it seems, that we changed “everything good and fun” to “there is no pubs, cinemas, theatres, cafes or restaurants…boring!”. But no, I LOVE living in the countryside! WHY? Local organic fresh food, garden and … More Best things about living in the countryside
Jigsaw Puzzle #4 Latvia 100
January 19, 2019
Another Jigsaw Puzzle is DONE! Love this one! It’s made to celebrate Latvia’s 100! What can I tell about this puzzle? As you can see it’s covered with all kind of Latvian brooch – Sakata (in Latvian)! I didn’t rush myself to finish it over night or in two days. I enjoyed it, cause it … More Jigsaw Puzzle #4 Latvia 100
Fun in the snow
January 18, 2019
This isn’t how it looks! I didn’t let them drive alone on Can-Am 🙂 But they had fun with S and his Can-Am through the snowy fields! Oh Boy, they didn’t want to get off! Ilze
The Christmas Tree
January 17, 2019
Finally I’m in the studio and ready to take down studio Christmas tree! My first Christmas photoshoot was in November, 3rd 2018 and last one few days ago. What can I say.. I need to take down “Christmas”! A bit too much 🙂 How about you!? Do you like Christmas time and when is the … More The Christmas Tree
Sliding down the…hump?!
January 16, 2019
I love seeing that my kids don’t care if it’s hill, knoll, hillock or just a hump! Sliding down (even) the hump is fun! It’s not like we don’t have bigger humps around but why walk somewhere if you have one in the garden 🙂 They used sledge, bump slid and even bigger plastic bag … More Sliding down the…hump?!
Sunny Day!
January 15, 2019
Goodmorning. It looks like today will be sunny! I love snowy sunny days. I haven’t been outside walking for more than 2 months! Sounds crazy, but that is my life lately! I will go out for a walk today, cause I’m home and it’s sunny! Do you like walking? Ilze
Jigsaw Puzzle #3 House of dreams
January 14, 2019
Remember, I bought myself a puzzle as a gift on my second year blogging in “a day in a life of a Latvian mom”. After the experience of Jigsaw Puzzle #2, this was EASY! What can I tell about this puzzle… It’s called “House of dreams”. I would love to wall inside this house or … More Jigsaw Puzzle #3 House of dreams
Photo Shoot on Location #1 Review
January 13, 2019
As I wrote, I had a photo shoot that stressed me at first, cause I had to shoot on location with and without studio light! And the best part I had to shoot big group photo… What is a big group photo – 130 people! That is huge for me, I can’t pose them, I … More Photo Shoot on Location #1 Review
Photo Shoot On Location #1
January 12, 2019
This day has come I’ve been offered and I have to do a photo shoot on location. It’s not like I never did a photo shoot outside the studio! But I don’t know how to deal with stress that comes with the unknown place! I was there a few days ago, just to see where … More Photo Shoot On Location #1
Jigsaw Puzzle #2 Michelstadt
January 11, 2019
The place is Michelstadt in Germany (Michelstadt in the Odenwald is a town in the Odenwaldkreis in southern Hesse, Germany between Darmstadt and Heidelberg. It has a population of around 16,000.). Photographed by Photographer R Kirsch. I had to Google to find more about this picture-puzzle. Well, that is Michelstadt Main square with Rathus (dated … More Jigsaw Puzzle #2 Michelstadt
Breakfast Tuna Salad
January 10, 2019
Let me share this easy & delicious tuna salad recipe that has been in my breakfast menu for a while now. Ilze
Another year!? 2nd Anniversary.
January 9, 2019
The blog post “Up till 5am” posted on January 9, 2017, was a point where I realize I’m not afraid to be less than perfect, miserable, confused, different and powerless! It was like a self-discovery without jugging. Two years ago I’ve started to “be myself”, to love myself and to write freely to keep my … More Another year!? 2nd Anniversary.
Jigsaw Puzzle #1 Estonia 100
January 8, 2019
This year’s first Puzzle is from my Best Friend DžīDžī. She wanted to gift me “calm scene” but gave me HARD one 🙂 or at least I thought so until I received the puzzle from Dimi 🙂 This puzzle is “Estonia 100” and represents Blue cornflower, that is Estonian national flower since 1968. For Estonians, … More Jigsaw Puzzle #1 Estonia 100
Date night
January 7, 2019
I forgot to share this memory. This is the second year we are attending Ozolkalns Christmas Party. This isn’t posh establishment but it’s organized by local young people (also our friends). So this year I offered myself as a photographer, but after I got ill, I canceled that… Still, I got my camera with me … More Date night
Jigsaw Puzzle addict
January 6, 2019
I guess few of you already know that – I’m jigsaw puzzle addict! I didn’t know that until I started to puzzling 24-48 piece puzzles with my girls! Next one was 1000 piece puzzle.. and another one, then 2 of 500, then again 1000… until all the puzzles we bought (as a bundle) were done. … More Jigsaw Puzzle addict
Back to work… with Filofax!?
January 5, 2019
It seams like I have a lot to do in the studio and with my life as well. Planner would help a lot. Since I bought a Filofax 7 years ago, there is no need to buy any new planners. All I need is new fill. I love my Filofax and used it for two … More Back to work… with Filofax!?
Walk and Fun in the snow
January 4, 2019
Yesterday we had a day off. Janis didn’t have to work and girls stayed home. Usually, they are in kindergarten. Two older siblings have compulsory attendance, so we can’t skip when we like. They are learning letters, read and write, count, add and subtract. This is the last half year in the kindergarten for Nelle. … More Walk and Fun in the snow
Mail Day #1
January 3, 2019
I love Mail Days!!! If there is something you bought you can’t wait for it to be delivered… her in Latvia it might take a while to deliver an item you ordered. For example – puzzles. Why!? Cause almost every internet shop orders items from Poland and then deliver to us :). It’s cheaper to … More Mail Day #1
Year 2019: Day 1
January 2, 2019
Yesterday I took time to lit candles and sit for a while without any device or other distraction – to think about the year 2018 and what new excitement year 2019 will bring to me and to my family. The first big “thought” was – OMG my girl will start school this autumn! Can you … More Year 2019: Day 1
Happy New Year!
January 1, 2019
Happy New Year to you all! Well, it’s almost 10pm but I’m sitting on the sofa and thinking about New Year’s resolutions. Well, I’m not the resolution fun but this year it feels like I will lose myself if I don’t have any “resolution”, “rules”, “dreams” or “guides”. I will have time to think about … More Happy New Year!
I wish I had…
December 26, 2018
I wish I had more time to write! But I can’t complain, cause I had MORE time to make, to be, to build, to do, to capture and to LIVE. It’s so hard to let go of this lovely habit to write a blog and all the community, but I need a miracle to make … More I wish I had…
Christmas and A Good Job
December 26, 2018
This year I wondered about what is going on in senior homes and care centers. How those old people (and not only old but also 50-year-olds that can’t move) are celebrating? Do they have families? Do they come over!? I decide to make them believe in magic and bring presents for Christmas. There are 33 … More Christmas and A Good Job
Almost Christmas!
December 23, 2018
And once again it’s been a while since I wrote something in my blog! Have no excuse… if only I’ve been busy with a lot of Christmas photoshoots at my studio, listening to online photography courses, dealing with viruses and household. Everything is nice! I’m having few days off… spending under a blanket and with … More Almost Christmas!
Word Challenge: J
December 10, 2018
A while ago I challenged myself to name the words starting with a certain letter and then take or find a picture and share on the blog. You can read about it here. To choose a letter I used Online random letter generator. This time it was letter J. Well, this is what I got after thinking about … More Word Challenge: J
I love jigsaw puzzles!
December 9, 2018
As you know I’ve been jigsawing lately. I run out of puzzles so I bought a new one! I wish there a puzzle renting place 🙂 This is the latest puzzle I did. As usually, after finishing a puzzle I took a picture and then put back in a box. I didn’t check if the … More I love jigsaw puzzles!
Living in the studio!
December 8, 2018
It seems that I’ve been living in the studio lately… Well, I love it! I don’t mind spending time in my own special world. It’s amazing how my days have changed ever since I open up the studio. I loved to blog and share “a day in the life of Latvian mom” but now I … More Living in the studio!
Pure Wool Socks
November 27, 2018
Today I had time to update my Etsy shop “FamilyBizzBuzz“. I added my mom’s hand knitted wool socks. She loves to knit and she has very low income, so my idea is to sell her handknitted socks and give all the money to her. She says that no one needs a hand knitted wool socks … More Pure Wool Socks
Jigsaw puzzle #5
November 23, 2018
I couldn’t sleep… till 2 AM! Then I finished another 1000 jigsaw puzzle and went straight into bed. Today feeling a bit sleepy 🙂 Work, work, work. Busy, busy, busy. Launched my Christmas offer. Have a nice Friday!!! Ilze
Jigsaw Puzzle #4
November 22, 2018
Finished. Unfinished. This is what you get for buying used puzzles, but I don’t mind 🙂 It’s already stored back in the box. I puzzling and how the design is starting to show up but after finishing I “destroy” it and put back in a box without a problem. I know friends who … More Jigsaw Puzzle #4
Day off…
November 21, 2018
Yesterday girls & I had a “day off”. For me, it means more cooking and cleaning, but for girls – more fun! Well, this time I somehow manage without “big” cooking and did all the chores in 20 minutes cause I had something on my mind! A JIGSAW PUZZLE! I wish I had Chrismas themed … More Day off…
First Snow!
November 20, 2018
This morning I woke up and immediately sat in my armchair. Opened up my laptop and checked if I don’t have something important to do. Girls woke up screaming: “Snow! Snow! Snow! It’s a snow on the car!”. What!? Really! Marley and I didn’t saw any snow from our favorite spot. This is how much … More First Snow!
Creamed Greens: Kale (Keto, Low Carb)
November 19, 2018
I can’t remember when was the last time I ate kale! I can’t get kale here in Gulbene! This bunch of Kale (actually 3 bunches) I got as a barter. Helped with photography work. There are two things I love to make: green smoothie or creamed greens. Since smoothies usually aren’t keto and I didn’t … More Creamed Greens: Kale (Keto, Low Carb)
Latvia celebrating 100!
November 18, 2018
Today my country celebrating 100 years! I’m proud to be Latvian! If you want to know our history, visit the blog post “18th November – Latvia’s Independence Day“. On a day like this, I couldn’t resist sharing few videos below 🙂 In the video, we see a lot of wonderful personalities – both more … More Latvia celebrating 100!
Word Challenge: T
November 17, 2018
A while ago I challenged myself to name the words starting with a certain letter and then take a picture and share on the blog. You can read about it here. I used Online random letter generator. I made only 2 articles… why!? Don’t know! Now it’s time to do another blog post on this! So, Online random letter … More Word Challenge: T
Crumbly Butter Cookies with Almond Flakes (Keto, Low Carb)
November 16, 2018
Finally, I’m sharing a recipe! I can’t believe the last recipe I shared was: Perfect Rhubarb Custard Pie, In JUNE! With no further ado – here is the Perfect KETO Butter cookies 🙂 Ilze
Handwritten letter
November 15, 2018
I received a handwritten letter from my friend Dimi! I can’t remember the last time I had received a handwritten letter! Maybe in high school! I’m not talking about Christmas cards and Birthday wishes but about REAL HANDWRITTEN LETTER on multiple pages! While I Opened up my letter I remembered when was the last time … More Handwritten letter
Christmas in my studio
November 14, 2018
Well, I miss blogging a lot… sometimes I wish there were more hours in one day. A few weeks ago I made a Christmas corner at my studio. And since then I’m so festive :). I love my fake fireplace! How do you call it in English? Are you getting ready for Christmas!? Ilze
Yesterday
October 27, 2018
I’m easy on naming my blog posts… Friday, yesterday 🙂 Yesterday I thought I will do all the paperwork, but sadly Linna got ill – eye infection and stayed home. So, no paperwork for me. Plus the weather was terrible – windy, wet and cold! We had “coffee break” between house chores. Coffee for me … More Yesterday
Friday
October 26, 2018
I thought I will stay at home today and do accounting… all the paperwork. Jānis took all the girls to the kindergarten to be sure I can take all the papers out… but he came back with Linna. Linna has an eye infection and that is something that is very contagious. Helmī had it about … More Friday
Crazy… but love it!
October 25, 2018
Two months as an owner of my own business! My first business :). I haven’t been in my comfort zone ever since! The journey so far was crazy enough. I love it! Perfect balance between workout (photoshoots) and time at the computer (photo editing). On Sunday I saw a squirrel – hanging upside down and looking … More Crazy… but love it!
A Surprise in the bushes!
October 23, 2018
The girls needed a wee in the middle of nowhere so we went in the bushes. What a surprise was there! Vacuum cleaner!!? YES! Karcher! And “Privāts” (from Latvian – Private) written on the side. Well, we stayed there a few minutes more to enjoy the yellow lonely Karcher. It fits there perfectly with all … More A Surprise in the bushes!
Out of sight, Out of mind!
October 22, 2018
I grow up in a small city – Salacgriva. It’s near the sea… or to be precise – gulf. The Gulf of Riga. Never called it gulf. Sea. Always. Spent my summers sunbathing in sand and swimming – it’s safe – no jellyfish or sharks 🙂 Now I’m 200 kilometers (about miles) away from the … More Out of sight, Out of mind!
OMG!
October 21, 2018
It’s been a while! So.. a lot has happened in the past month. Biggest things are: Taking care of MY photo studio, one of three local kindergartens said no to the conveyor style photography company and choose me – basically, give me a chance to try capturing 280 kids in portraits and 13 group photos. … More OMG!
Astrophotography
September 7, 2018
My first attempt at astrophotography 🙂 And this is what it is – THE FIRST 🙂 ! Ilze
Mini Rally & PJ party
September 3, 2018
What is a mini-rally? Well, it’s the name of an amateur rally here in Latvia. Why am I writing about this!? Jānis is participating in it! He is co-driver: reading off a set of pacenotes to the driver. While he was 450 km away from home we (girls) had a PJ party! Girls are sad when Jānis … More Mini Rally & PJ party
Misty Mornings
September 2, 2018
Beautiful misty mornings are here! I love those mornings but don’t like the fact that autumn is coming! And by autumn I don’t mean colorful leaves, sunny days and stunning views! What I don’t like is rainy weeks, muddy roads, blues and sneeze that comes with it… Am I the only one struggling to smile … More Misty Mornings
Week After the Opening Party
September 1, 2018
This is the only picture I have of the studio opening with me! My hair looks crazy and lightening is “very flattering” 🙂 But it doesn’t matter! By the way, my brother also looks weird in this picture. I bet we are getting old. 🙂 The opening was overwhelming! Didn’t expect so many people. I … More Week After the Opening Party
Getting ready for the opening party!
August 23, 2018
Finally, all the cardboard boxes of studio equipment, buckets with color, used brushes from repair are sorted and out of the studio! Yesterday I washed the floor and this was my first time cleaning such a big room – 107 square meters (1151.74 square feet)! If you ask me I better clean 4 smaller rooms … More Getting ready for the opening party!
Opening
August 20, 2018
Finally, I’m (not) ready to open my photo studio! The Grand (is it?) opening will be on Saturday 25.08.2018 from 11:30 till 15:30. If you are in Gulbene – please visit! Most of the things gone wrong, but I feel it meant to be that way! For example, I ordered a big chesterfield sofa and … More Opening
More obstacles
July 30, 2018
So, about my project – the photo studio. Well, I sent 2 days to deal with Adobe.com to get licenses! Usually it’s click -> pay -> done! But not in my case. Life made me an obstacle so big, that I thought – it’s time to give up! But that was for one second in … More More obstacles
End of July
July 24, 2018
I was away… I was BUSY (hate that word)! I can’t explain my absence in other words! Maybe CRAZY, RUSHing, MULTITASKing! Well, that is not why I’m blogging at the moment! Sitting in my kitchen sipping decaf coffee with cream and eating macadamia nuts. And these past weeks (months) was NUTS! Still is! … More End of July
Latvian Song and Dance Festival
July 4, 2018
From wiki: The Latvian Song and Dance Festival (Latvian Vispārējie latviešu Dziesmu un Deju svētki) is one of the largest amateur choral events in the world and an important event in Latvian culture and social life. It is also a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The All-Latvian Song and Dance Festival have been held since 1873, normally every five years. During … More Latvian Song and Dance Festival
Low carb diet?
July 2, 2018
Not sure were we going with this, but now we are on a low carb diet. Sometimes I like to change my diet to see what will happen. This time it was Janis, not me who suggested a low carb diet. Not sure if it’s right or wrong but it’s easier to get “full” and … More Low carb diet?
1st of July – Time to be me
July 1, 2018
It is the first day of the second half of the year. Isn’t it? For me it is! What have I done till now… well – good question! Can’t answer that at the moment cause it feels like everything is just about to start NOW! It’s time to be ME! Not mom, nor housewife… but … More 1st of July – Time to be me
Day #170
June 19, 2018
Nelle is still sick and Helmī is accompanying her. Now – two ill and it feels like this stomach virus is spreading. I hope no one else catches it! While girls were sleeping I worked on labels for honey. My friend has honey bee farm and she is selling honey, pollen and bee bread. I love … More Day #170
a day in the life of a latvian mom 