Beautiful week-end

Sunday morning run/walk with the kids by -3C...  Followed the path of a frozen river behind the house.  AWESOME!

In the backyard, just before going on our Sunday morning run with the kids

Getting ready for Christmas

Technology...

Celian and Lucas in front of the Joint Strike Missile and Naval Strike Missile (full size replica) showcased at daddy's work for the Capital Markets Day.

Feels like Christmas!

Saturday morning, from the balcony...  Ski slopes should be opening some time next week.

First snow of the season...

First snow of the season on this Monday (16-Nov) morning!  Kids are super excited!

13 November 2015...

Thinking of all our family, friends, fellow country men and women of France and anyone affected by the tragic events of Friday.  Very sad day...

Et puis cette ombre au fond de l'ombre
Et puis ces deux mains qui se nouent
Ces gestes faits et refaits sans en voir le bout
Et puis cette ombre encore debout
...
Quand la peine est trop lourde
Quand le jour est trop laid
Quand la chance est trop sourde
La vérité trop vraie

Jean-Jacques Goldman, "Fermer les yeux"

Swimmers...

Ready for an early swimming practice today for the boys!  The moon and Venus are in the background of the first picture (between the 2 trees).

Oslo (Saturday 31-Oct 2015)

Quick day trip in Oslo on Saturday 31-Oct.  Took the train early in the morning, and had a great walk around the city.  We'll be back to explore more!

In front of the Royal Palace

Akershus Fortress (castle built in the 1290's to protect Oslo)

Sunday morning family walk

The 4 kids...  Alyssa's cast comes off on Thursday hopefully!  She can't wait to be walking again with her sister and brothers!

Our little Layla who is an awesome biker on those hills around the house!

The most AMAZING sunset on Alyssa's birthday!

Happy birthday, Alyssa!  This beautiful sunset is for you, my little bug!

This picture has not been touched or enhanced...  True colors of the sunset on this beautiful evening.

"On top of the world" for Lucas' birthday

What an amazing week-end for our little Lucas' birthday (9 years old).  We went to Gaustatoppen, which is a mountain nearby.  We went all the way up to the summit, (1883m) using the "elevator" system that originally was built for NATO in the late 50's.  We would have hiked, but Alyssa's broken leg prevented us from walking too much.  The views from the summit were UNBELIEVABLE!  You can see 1/6 of Norway from up there on a sunny and clear day like today.  What a way to celebrate Lucas' birthday today!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY Lucas!

Lucas near the summit of Gaustatoppen (1883m)

On the way to Gaustatoppen (summit in the background)

Stopped on the side of the road...  Gaustatoppen in the background.