Life as we knew it changed over 5 minutes..

Who whould think that peeing in a cup, dipping a stick and waiting for 5 minutes could change our lives as we know it for ever?

- One cold evening, more specifically on january 31st, it was time to take the test. I had been feeling a little different the past few days and my period was late. It had been late before though and I didn't want to get my hopes up just yet. Two lines.
- The next morning, Febuary 1st. Two lines.
- Two mornings later, Febuary 3rd. Yet another test with two lines. Hmm. Two lines all three times... Didn't believe it at first. It took three tests for us to actually realise it :)

Yes, the tests came back positive! We are going to be parents! Whoop whoop!



Linda

Update..

This summer has been wonderful even though neither me or Markku have had our summer vacations from work yet. Here are some highlights..

1. We moved into our new home! Although moving in wasn't just moving in. There was loads of things to do with the place. We have torn down a wall and built a new one, well M. Lindahl actually did the heavy duty demolition and building but we helped. A 1-bedroom apartment has now turned into a 2-bedroomer. To have 3 rooms is wonderful! Thank you Micke! We love every corner of our home and it feels so great being a home owner knowing that this is where we can stay as loooong as we want.

Busy we have been... Spackel spackel spackel (Putty).. Paint, paint, paint.. Laying floor and stuff, phew.. But now we are at the fun part, interior design! It's lovely finally seeing the end to all the boxes and dust.. It's starting to feel like home :) Pictures will come soon..

2. Earlier this summer, well spring.. we went to England over the weekend for 2 uni friends of Markku's, Claire and Joe's, wedding reception. We started off in London, then went to Liverpool, and then to Glossop for the party, then back to Liverpool to hang out with the Bruces and then back to London to fly back to Sweden. Crazy trip for 5 days, um yes! Thanks to Jen and Andy for letting us stay at their apartment in London! Here's a picture of me and Markku on our exploring in London.

3. We went to Göteborg for a weekend in july, thank you Rebecca and Vigörn for inviting us to your wedding reception <3>

4. Eva & Sebbe and Becca & Andreas came to visit for a weekend. Fun stuff! You need to move here so we can all hang out all the time! We loved having you!!

5. Markku has been called to serve as the second counselor to the stake president in our stake which is rather exciting.. even though that means lots of meetings and less Markku-Linda time :( but I'm still happy for him. When it all was made official both mine and his parents came to stay with us over a night. It was great to have dinner the 6 of us and just chat, laugh and catch up. We have awesome parents and we love them dearly.

6. Last but not least.. Markku is this summer working as the musical director of "Fiddler on the roof" which has premier in Lund on the 9th of September. He's in charge of training the cast musically and making sure they all know the songs and harmonies and that it all goes with the orchestra. Big job for a big man. I love you Markku!

Well I guess those are a few things that has happened this summer and we hope that you've also had a nice summer. We are excited for what the fall has to bring.. To start with it's only a few more shifts until my vacation :) And a few more until Markku joins me! YAY!

We love you all,
Linda