Today is my best friend Džeina’s birthday. She’s not the type to make a big fuss about it. Most years, her birthday quietly slips by—no parties, no loud gatherings, no spotlight. That’s just who she is: modest, thoughtful, grounded. But this year, I didn’t want it to go by unnoticed. So we celebrated in her … More A Quiet Celebration for a Beautiful Soul
Today, I twisted my friend’s arm again for a walk – but this time, she could walk way more than yesterday! We sat down in the middle, but then continued to walk. By the way I came prepared – I brought her a little gift for her name day. You know me, sometimes I forget … More A Day Out with a Friend – A Walk, a Gift, and Lots of Laughs!
This weekend was extra special as we had Linna’s friend over! They’ve been best friends since kindergarten. Things changed a bit when Linna chose German as her third language and her friend opted for Russian. They are not in the same classes anymore. Despite the shift, their bond remains strong, and I hope it continues … More A Weekend with Friends and Golden Autumn in Latvia
Rhubarbs! Normally in Latvia, all country houses have one big rhubarb growing next to barn or in the garden. But not this old house! There is small rhubarb here but it doesn’t like to grow in this soil. But the best part in all this is, that Lāsma (neighbor about one and a half kilometer … More Preparing for a party: Rhubarb
Let’s introduce Ronalds! He is Janis cousin…and that is the “furthest relation with us” he owns. He is also something closer, he is Helmī’s God Father! Since Ronalds is living in Germany and having a busy working schedule he visited us once a year. It is not like we can’t call each other or do … More Ronalds
What I got in the mail I mentioned in yesterday’s blog post? The best thing I could get after such a crazy&stressful morning I had two days ago! Tea and cookies from my blogging friend GrumpyTyke! What a lovely box! Thank you!!! It was right on TIME! Really! How did you do that!? I had real Yorkshire … More Happy Mail Day #7
It was almost 3 month since my bestie Džeina took me out for dinner…. and we both bought indoor plants! Indoor plants aren’t something new for me, but for my bestie, it’s since she killed more than one plant over the years before.I wanted to plant it in the yellow pot since I dream about … More Plant finally planted
My old-time friend visited us this weekend. We laughed and cried the tears of joy together. Last time he was around here was at our wedding 7 years ago. After that, he visited us in Riga on one of my birthdays about 5 years ago, just before Nelle has arrived. He has been through tuff times … More A visit from a friend
a day in the life of a latvian mom 