As expected, we had a lovely time the night before. Jānis had his special moments with Oto, and I enjoyed the conversations around me. The next day was all about getting ready for our 15th wedding anniversary celebration. We started with lunch at our house, followed by cake, and then continued at Jānis’s parents’ place, … More Vacation Day 14 – Anniversary Celebrations
Yesterday, I saw them again—the doe family that had visited throughout the winter. It was a quiet and peaceful sight, one I had almost forgotten in the bustle of everyday life. They had come regularly when the ground was covered in snow, searching for food, their graceful forms blending into the stark landscape. But by … More The Return of the Doe Family
Friday morning, we woke up to a thick layer of snow—silent, unexpected, and beautiful. Just when it felt like spring was near, winter had other plans. The trees stood heavy with fresh snow, and our house looked even cozier against the white landscape. None of us were thrilled, a thick snow blanket covered the road … More A Morning Surprise: A Blanket of Snow
Yesterday, I shared a blog post about the pig fat stealer, and guess what? I was lucky again! This time, I managed to capture some lovely pictures of my favorite bird — the Raven. It feels like nature keeps rewarding me with these little glimpses of wonder, and I am so grateful for every one … More Nature’s Unexpected Gifts
Today, a flock of Bohemian waxwings came to visit! These birds always catch my eye with their sleek feathers and striking markings, but what amuses me most is how angry they look. Their sharp gaze and confident posture make them seem unimpressed with the world around them. Despite their grumpy expressions, watching them was a … More The Birds at My Feeder: Bohemian waxwing
Finally, a sunny and relatively warm day! After so many gray skies, it felt so nice to be outside, breathing in the fresh air and feeling the sun on my face. I love snow—not just because of how beautiful it looks, but because it tells a story. With every step, I can see the tracks … More A Sunny Walk in the Snow, Finally!
As winter sets in, my bird feeder has become a busy spot, but none are as bold as the Eurasian magpies (Pica pica). These black-and-white birds often arrive in groups, their loud calls signaling their dominance. When they swoop in, smaller birds like sparrows and finches scatter—magpies make sure they get first pick of the … More The Birds at My Feeder: Eurasian Magpies (Pica Pica)
Berries! That’s all I can think about… Berries! Every time I head to the store or the local mini-market, I’m on the lookout for any sign of berries… Berries! Berries! Where are you, my beloved berries? If I were living in Riga, finding berries would be a breeze. I could simply stroll into any large … More The Berry Chase: A Rural Tale of Desire and Delight
“Rape” is such an unfortunate name! I have feeling it’s canola?! Now all the canola fields are in bloom and they look so good against the blue sky or other “green” fields! So far it’s – GOOD! But then there is something I hate about these fields!!!! I really DO HATE! And that is SPRAYING! … More Field of Rape
We sometimes like to take small detours around the countryside we are living in. Yesterday I spent the whole day learning photoshop and editing baby Freijas pictures so I felt like I need to change the ” view what’s around” and have a detour. It ended with a surprise – horses. Very friendly horses! Girls … More Small Detour
a day in the life of a latvian mom 