birthday boy & birthday granny

We had a very busy weekend celebrating Granny's 90's and Olaf's 5th birthday.  It was all so moving to be together with such a big extended family, rediscovering bonds and seeing everyone aging so beautifully. Big Saturday party was followed by Sunday photo shoot. Here are some backstage pictures we took.

Auntiehood

Brothas

Granny

 Sistas

 Midday madness

 Cake fight

Almost brotherhood

Lucy isn't present due to her soft spot for cherries the day before...

the swarm

I had some visitors today. Right outside our apartment, 2nd floor, city centre, 4pm. The swarm of bees.
They came from miles away I suppose and decided to settle right on my balcony. The cat loved the idea. So I got them all in: kids and cat, locked the door & window, borrowed the watering can, cardboard box, towel and skiing gloves and off I went.
I called some swarm emergency rescue and as directed by them I started spraying them with water and collecting into the box. (Did you know that Polish fireman kills bees if they are called for emergency like that?) Apparently that's not easy, as they were all a bit upset about their long journey. As I later found out, bees carry enough honey with them to keep them going for 3 days.
When the beekeeper arrived we were all relieved: me because the fireman won't get them, Flo: because the beekeeper was a nice fella, kids: because they were allowed outside & they could wear hats. And we got a big jar of honey :)
That's a little photo story shot with my phone - hence poor quality. Apologies for that.

snow in June

Poplars are really tough on our noses this year.

car boot sale - paradise rediscovered

Renovating the house is exhausting. So many decision in such a short time, and such a huge responsibility.
A car boot sale is the right place to go for your furniture and stuff once you spend all the money on builders, pipes, wiring and lime. Now. Who's going with me again on Sunday? :)

I wish I bought these.

I am glad I didn't get that.

6 white timber chairs: a win. And they all fitted in the car, no problem.

It is exhausting.

Wi-Ma morn

Last night I cooked cauliflower curry for 50 people... feeding the crowd at II Polish Food Coop Convention.

Turned out amazing.

In return we got a bag of veg peels for our brand new compost heap.



I finally figured out how to makes gif animation Marta :-)