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some places we've visited so far

maui, hawaii
The day we got home, we started saving for our next trip. See my blog entry
antalya, turkey
I miss hearing the call to prayer before sunrise every morning, the sunshine and the small winding roads in the old city. But I don't miss the olives for breakfast. See my blog entry
helsinki
The cruise from Stockholm was the highlight. Breathtaking, really. We found Helsinki to be down-to-earth, friendly and a just-right size. See my blog entry
london
Why on Earth did it take me so long to visit London?! Rivals Paris for best city in Europe. Avoid Oxford Street and Covent Garden, and head to Chelsea and Holborn. See my blog entry
paris
It was my third trip to Paris, but our first while living in Sweden. And, more significantly, our first with a baby in tow. Metro ≠ baby friendly. Centre Pompidou = 10x more fun with a little one. See my blog entry.
bergen and oslo, norway
Think Colorado. Flooded. Oslo is a refreshing little city and the fjords offered beautiful views in all directions. Not love, love. But definitely like, like. See my blog entry.
prague, czech republic
Yes, it has beautiful architecture. But no soul. Skip it and go to Budapest instead.
berlin, germany
We only spent a night here, but I could tell immediately that this was a city I could live in. Hope we can get back there sometime soon. Loved the new architecture, friendly people and the gigantic, wooded park.
tavira, portugal
A great place to relax, see endless fields of daisies, drink sangria and be surrounded by the smell of orange blossoms. See my blog entry.
amsterdam and delft
Amsterdam was one of our favorite European cities and Delft is a little gem you wish you could fit in your pocket and take home. Loved the individual style and easy-going nature of the people. See my blog entry.
budapest
Hurry, it's already been discovered. Wonderful cheap food and an outdoorsy mentality. See my blog entry.
dalarna, sweden
Reminds us of home. Really relaxing and laid back. See my blog entry.
hong kong and tai pei
Super friendly people and so romantic. See my blog entry.
nice
Loved Villefranche and the whole area east of Nice. See my blog entry.
barcelona
Loved the tapas and eating paella on the beach. See my blog entry.

January 17, 2009

mommy

"Mom-meeee, mom-meeee, mom-meeee." I heard it through the baby monitor this morning and went running up the stairs to Sophie's room. I'm coming, baby! Lewis was standing outside the door listening as well. He looked at me and said, "I think she's saying 'mommy'!"

It was her first word. And the best thing I've heard in a long time.

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Comments

Wow. So amazing!

Posted by: Amy | January 17, 2009 at 03:51 AM

Oh, that just made me smile really big, so I can't imagine what it did to you! :-)

Posted by: Vanessa | January 17, 2009 at 06:26 AM

Oh lucky you! What a wonderful way to start the weekend. Mommy.

Posted by: Nina | January 17, 2009 at 10:41 AM

I know! I had a dream last night that Sophie and I were flying. Lewis says that this is the best kind of dream to have... that it's a sign that you are really happy. I guess I am still flying high about the whole thing. :)

Posted by: ginny | January 18, 2009 at 03:18 AM

Awww! That is so cute! I am so curious what my daughter's first words will be. :)

Posted by: erin | January 18, 2009 at 07:17 AM

YAY! :)

Posted by: Diana Baur | January 19, 2009 at 04:24 AM

oh! look at my post today on my blog.... :)

Posted by: Diana Baur | January 19, 2009 at 04:25 AM

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