I Joined The Alphabet Walk
I am most definitely blog lazy this summer but when my lovely friend Piper from One Sydney Road asked her readers to join in for some Alphabet blog jumping, with fresh pictures to go with your letter chosen, I perked up. Something fun and different and Piper and her friends are so creative!
Why not! I can do that, right? I chose the letter…..
Why I chose U is a mystery to me. Perhaps because of all of the Unicorns you will find in our house or all the Universal tools my husband seem to collect (but never seems to use). I scratched my head for a little bit and put the whole project on ice. But Wednesday evening I came up with an idea. My husband’s birthday is coming up. I will be in Sweden then – poor me! (: But the kids will be there to celebrate with him royally – so the letter U is for U dad!
Turns out that this little task was harder than anticipated. No. 1, I am clearly not a good photographer. Haha! (But it is fine with me because I like imperfections!). 2. The camera needs to be updated. 3. I have a 2-year old!
“Let’s try some individual ones, kids”!
“William, look over here! We lost U! Look at Mama. Pleeeease!!!”
Finally. 15 attempts later…
Done. No more. We are heading to the icecream shop!
Happy Early Birthday Pappa! We picked the best dad on the planet. We love you so very, very much.
Thank you Piper dear for inviting me! This was different and I had fun with the kids doing it!
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AWWWWWWW! You did a fabulous job!!
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aww…aren’t they the most adorable things. Forget about the camera and all the technicalities, these photos are just the sweetest. Happy Hoppin’
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Hi Mon, who needs photography skills when you have such beautiful children!!
Hope you have a lovely weekend.
Lots of Love, Carole
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What fun! Your photos made me smile. And the fact that you’ll be in Sweden? Well, that makes me a tad envious … that’s where my sweet nephew lives!
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Monika, these are so adorable! I love this theme and the way you incorporated your children. And all of the pictures of your 2-year-old not looking at the camera were really sweet. Very cute way of representing the letter U!
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so precious, Mon. The absolute best birthday gift he will get. Enjoy your beautiful family this weekend! Love to you! Donna
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What a HOOT! Believe you me, I know the feeling! ENJOYED IT SO MUCH. franki
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What a wonderful idea Monika! What a nice surprise for your husband! Your children look so great!! I enjoyed your pictures!!!
Have a wonderful weekend! And a Happy(early) Birthday to your husband!
xx
Greet
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great job on your letter U! you did a great job and kudos to your kids! here from the alphabet walk!
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Monika: You are such a creative and great writer. Loved this one and seeing the kids! Splendid Willow keeps me engaged in the late nights where I can’t sleep because of a hot flash!! At least I can come down and read your interesting and fun BLOG! Thank you. I am getting great ideas for our new home. Yes we decided to build and No we haven’t killed anyone yet! It is a journey. Happy Summer!
Kisses to the kids and Happy Birthday to Peter!
Love,
Sonia
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oh monika this post gave me the biggest smile (okay, and a bit of a laugh
!! i think U did a perfect job with your letter…can’t think of a better interpretation of the letter U 
and so lovely to see your adorable kids…what a wonderful gift to their dad!!
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GUD SÅ GULLIGA DE ÄR OCH GRATTIS PETER PÅ FÖDELSEDAGEN NÄR DEN NU HÄNDER?!!!
VILKEN JÄTTE GULLIG IDE OCH “PRESENT” TILL PAPPA. VÄLKOMMEN TILL SVERIGE SNART!
KRAM KIKI.
PS. VI HAR HITTAT ETT STÄLLET ATT BO UTE PÅ LANDET.dS
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This was so sweet! really, really great!
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Very very sweet post my friend….your sweeties are adorable. Love the letter U!
Wow…Sweden…have Fun!!! {oh i know you will…don’t even know why I said that}
I love this whole idea too..so many creative minds out there!
xoxoxo
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Monika,Your children are absolutely beautiful. I’m so happy you are getting to spend lots of time with them this summer. You will never regret that. Happy Summer. Mona
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what a cool idea, love it. and thanks for you lovely comment too, so sweet of you!
julesx
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Your son is so grown up.
I remember when you gave birth to him and he was all swaddled in your arms.
Monika you and your husband have beautiful children.
Hope our enjoying the summer.
Jennifer
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What sweet faces …U enjoy your trip!
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Hej !
Det var en riktigt gullig hälsning ! Nu blir han nog glad.
Välkommen till Sverige !!
Kram
Anci
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Such a warming series of U’s! Thank you
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But of course you would choose the letter ‘U’ – the woman who always puts the other above herself. That Unselfishly and Unconditionally is always there for her friends. xx
The kidlets are divine my dear and Ville just the most charming little love-troll in the world. He is a little mini-you. So cute!
Lucky Peter who has such a loving and adorable family!
You must have these printed and framed for him to unwrap on his birthday. Such a cute and thougthful idea Monika, and of course this all proves the point I was trying to make, that you always think of others.
You are great my friend.
Biggest hugs
xx C
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Your photo shoot with your adorable kids reminds me of trying to get my four boys to stay still in pics for the last decade … can’t say that I have many good shots of all of them in the same spot, but you make it look fun trying! Thanks for visiting me and my “letter Y post.”
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How cute is this???
A special smile
because our boys
share the same first
name : ) !
Enjoy every moment
of your trip!!!
xx Suzanne
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Monika, your children are absolutely ADORABLE!
What a fun game this is… Dad must have loved this! I just know you have such a warm family, just by the way you speak of them and care for them. Don’t ever worry about us, we will always check for new posts and understand that you need some time to be with the little ones and husband. Family always comes first
I bet you cannot wait for your upcoming trip — I know I wouldn’t — thinking of all the wonderful things to see and do!
Thinking of you,
xoxo,
Sarah
p.s have worked in a fine children’s clothing boutique for years and years, so I always notice — love the their outfits
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ADORABLE!!!! Your kids are super cute and i agree with Sarah, love their outfits, as expected having a super stylish mom.
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Monika,
What a darling post. Loved seeing your cuties and their special birthday wishes for Dad. They are beautiful and you look like you have been having a wonderful time.
Have a great trip to Sweden!
Happy Monday,
Kari
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Monika, what a gorgeous family and have the best trip!! Janell
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Happy early birthday!!!!
How cute!
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