Category: KidFun
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The Celtic New Year
The old traditions of Samhain, All Hallows Eve, Día de los Muertos, All Saints and All Souls have melded into an interesting mix of religious and cultural celebrations here in Sweden. It makes perfect sense that people mark the transition from summer-harvest-abundant life to winter-dormancy-death. And many cultures believe that “the veil between the living…
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Twin Cities Theater Camp 2022 plus
Now that we are back in Sweden I’m making time to elaborate on the TCTC experience which has been a focal point of our last 5 summers. It’s been a joy to see how much the kids grow in their performance skills, leadership qualities, and so many ways. This year was special because it was…
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20th Anniversary!
For the second time, Bryant and I acknowledged our big day in different time zones. But happily we already made plans to celebrate with a food tour in Italy next April. Not a bad compromise since the timing just didn’t work to do anything big this summer. The Noicelings are both growing up so quickly…
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Midsommar 2022
Another strange summer for us, with everyone off on their own adventures. I’m with the youngest in MN so she can enjoy her final year as a camper at Twin Cities Theater Camp. Bryant is in Lund (Berlin, Helsingborg and maybe a few other work trips) until his vacation in July. The two will join…
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Back-to-School
After a summer of R and R plus a confidence boost from her latest theatrical success, Lil returns to ISLK tomorrow, eager for independence and feeling ready to go back to a familiar space with familiar faces. She says it’s fine with her that Hil graduated from ISLK and will be going to Secondary School…
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Sommar Summary
Trying to get back into the blog again after our trip to MN. Kids start school on Monday so I guess it’s time! Here are some pics of Twin Cities Theater Camp’s outdoor production of The Wizard of Oz. Lil played two roles this year, Nikko, sinister leader of the Flying Monkeys, and Munchkin #1.…
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Lily’s Birthday
Good food and all the gifts from her wish list. She’s a lucky 12 year old! I made raspberry dark chocolate ganache layer cake. Bryant made his macaroni and cheese speciality, with crayfish this year, the Swedish lobster, because they’re in season. With her new Switch gaming system, we decided everyone would be happier with…
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TCTC 2020
Lily’s virtual theater camp is wrapping up. Here’s a preview of Don’t Stop Me Now!
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BWCA 2019
Took the kids and myself to the BWCA for a long weekend. It was a great trip, with good weather, quiet camp site, and Lily catching a bass!
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Back to School 2019
Off they go to Middle and HS. This year both kids have friends and neighbors attending the same schools so the bus should be a better experience. They both seemed excited and not overly nervous! And the busses stop near our house for once!