Highlights from our holiday in Finland 2002

Summer 2002 was the first summer holiday for Philip. We were looking forward to a lot of nice weather, introducing Philip to the wonders of nature. It turned out differently. We ended up sitting inside the tiny fully packed summer house for the first two weeks due to horrible weather. The third and last week turned out to be better, with a fantastic weather on our last day. Below you can share some of our high&low-lights.

   The view from the summer house veranda the first two weeks. Note the pattern on the water. Rain-rain-rain...

   Enjoying the nice and warm Finnish summer weather. Rain-rain-rain...

   Philip trying to pull some strings.

   Ela's and Nine's last single-digit birthday. Look out boys!

   Hahaa girls! Here I am!!! I'm also nine (months)!

   Shopping for babies is sooo boring...

   Philip in his Teddyberry outfit.

   I'm dreaming of a warm summer....

   The local amusement park.

   How many strong men does it take to feed a baby...?

   (1) Philip! - Be careful not to splash water in William's face!

   (2) ...

   (3) Uh... You mean like this...?

   Grandma and Uncle Tommy hiding under the rug...

   Traveling in Grandpa-class is quite luxurious. Not so much hair in the way...

   A quick and delicious lunch visit at the Lipsanen residence (Château Albis)

   Anybody else who wants a hair cut?

   Baby-chess - Try to keep four babies on a blanket for 30 seconds...

   (1) Hi Philip, could I take care of you next weekend?

   (2) Oh boy! Mom, is that ok? Pleeease...?

   (3) Great great great!! First we go to McDonald's, then the amusement park, then the candy store, and then....

   Last moment before leaving to the airport. And guess what... Perfect weather!!!