Today we celebrated Jānis’ sister’s 35th birthday – and what a celebration it was! Despite the cold and constant drizzle (just 10°C!), the outdoor party had a truly magical atmosphere. Everything was soaked – the grass, the benches, the sleeves of our jackets – but somehow, it all felt perfect in its own wild, wonderful … More Dancing in the Rain – Paulas’ 35th Birthday 🌧🌿
We’re back from Riga, returning from my work party, and the house greets us with a chilly 15°C. It’s not freezing, but it’s far from cozy. Still, I’m impressed—the house without heating dropped only 6°C in two days, even with the outside temperature at 5°C. The compressor has been fixed, which is a relief, but … More Back Home: Cold but Hopeful
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
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
My little Nelle will be 6 next Monday, but we will have an early celebration on this Saturday! Only five days left till Nelles party and I have no “idea” how to make a Paw Patrol themed party for her without having Paw Patrol party supplies in the closest shops. So, I wasn’t planning to … More Paw Patrol and Nelles birthday
Girls stayed at grandparents house cause we had the date night (one in 4 years!). I slept only a few hours before girls came home from grandparents. I was tired and sleepy and tried to deal with dirty kitchen and dishes. Janis took two older girls out to have fun in the snow. After they came … More Yesterday’s PJ party
I’m late on blogging today cause yesterday was the first time in four years I and Janis went out without our girls! Just two of us at a local youth party! We met few friends and Janis brother there 🙂 It was like a “local” party with entrance fee and free food 🙂 … More Date night!
Saturday morning I made few cake toppers to add to the flower pots I use for decoration. Also, I printed out few coloring pages, Max & Ruby stickers on plain paper to use for party hats that also I finished Saturday morning. Everyone can color a page or make a party hat or mask of … More Max & Ruby inspired party: Part III
After spending a day to make Max & Ruby inspired birthday garland it was time to start with all the food preparation. I made Uzbek Plov (haven’t made it for 8 years!), Rasols, Crab & Rice salad and bake all the layers for Honey cake. I was busy while my mom helped with dishwashing and … More Max & Ruby inspired party: Part II
I can’t believe it’s already 20th of March! This weekend we celebrated: 3rd birthday of our girl Linna 31st birthday of my husband Janis 55th birthday of Janis father 25th birthday of Janis brother and more… (uncles and cousins, aunts and godmothers) !! We had one big party for all the Birthdays! As usually within … More March: Birthday month
a day in the life of a latvian mom 