First week back to school for the kids in a new Norwegian school.  We're very grateful for the warm welcome and all the super nice staff at Madesbakken Skole and Raumyr Skole.  Celian, Layla and Lucas came home with a big smile on their face after their first day.  Celian is in an accelerated program to learn Norwegian, and Lucas will join him starting next week.  And both Layla and Lucas are "teaching assistants" in English class.  Alyssa will start school on the 1st of September.  We're so proud of our 4 little guys and gals!  Celian and Lucas also started training with the local swim team in Kongsberg (BK-Svømming).  Great club with excellent people.  They'll be training with the "Speed" group 3 to 4 times a week.

Today (Saturday 22-Aug) was also our first day in the new house we are renting:  beautiful place, with lots of light and plenty of space.  The backyard is right against the forest, and we have a nice view on Kongsberg's ski slopes on the other side of town.

Layla and Lucas in front of their new school.  You can see the ski slopes in a distance.

Kids ready for their first day of school

Proud Papa!

Proud Maman who had a few tears in her eyes on this first day

Layla getting ready to step into her new class (2nd grade).  She's easy to spot:  she's the smallest :-)

In the backyard by the garden shed