Figures our first-ever family portrait would be taken in an IKEA store!
The stylie furniture is from 1958 – a mock-up living room to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the very first IKEA store in the world, which is here in Älmhult. I found out they were doing these free portraits when I ran over to the store yesterday morning to pick up a baking dish. A photographer I work with was taking the photos and suggested I bring Lewis and Sophie over later that day for a family pic. We were crazy busy getting ready for the 10-person dinner party we were hosting. But I thought it would be such a cool thing to do for Sophie's photo album. So we made a quick dash over there in between the lasagna and veggie tray.
Speaking of IKEA, I just finished my first week back at work. I'm working two days a week for a total of 12 hours (running home at 12 and 3 for Sophie's feedings). Most people probably think I'm crazy to cut my 1-year maternity leave a little short. But I actually love what I do and love the people I work with. And I still get to spend lots of mommy time with my girl.
Lewis is enjoying his time as Mr. Mom, as well. When I got home on Monday, he told me if I wanted to work more days that he was all for it.
sooo coool! Really. And quite cute. A bit of a time clash!
Posted by: Nina | October 30, 2008 at 02:44 PM
very cool. but SO not authentic.
1) where's lewis's pipe?
2) no self-respecting 1958 housewife would be in PANTS. WHERE IS YOUR SKIRT?
3) sophie is too cute. they didn't start making babies that cute until late into the '80s ... can't put a specific date on it.
love the story about doing it during prep for a big party. that kinda explains the pose lewis is taking ... one side of his body in a seemingly "relaxed" pose, the other coiled and tight ready to SPRING from the chair the second the flash fires.
WE'VE GOT CHARD TO FLASH-BOIL!
Posted by: jp | October 31, 2008 at 08:11 AM