Summer holidays

Summer has been great this year...incredibly sunny and only 6mm of rain in Helsinki this year. Arun of course enjoyed it completely, but, äiti was a bit stressed about äiti's plants drying up, and so she diligently watered äiti's plants every day when we were at home. Of course most of Arun's summer holidays was spent at Arun's grandparents' cottage, in Urjala. Arun saw Iso and Mummi kayaking and cycling. Arun also got introduced to Pentti's machineries. They are awesome! Check out the orange van! And tractors!!!


The big day of the summer is, of course, Arun's birthday. This year Arun turned 2!! Ronia, Joel, Pekko, Iiro and Lilli were all there! Mummi made some delicious food and the cake and pulla was simply excellent. Thanks to Amayee, Periyamaa, Periyappa, Chiti, Hanna, Pekka, Erkki Kumisetä, Tuuli-Marja, Sari, Iso and Mummi for joining appa and äiti at the cottage to celebrate my 2 birthday!



Arun got to know Arun's cousins better this summer. Most importantly we all improved on social skills. For example, we learned to play together and share toys...

Sauna at the cottage is a joyful experience for Arun. Arun really loves being in the sauna and playing in the water. Swimming didn't quite work out this summer, yet...maybe next summer...



Appa also took us on a rowing boat. Mommy tried rowing, but she had some trouble keeping the boat moving forward...we were zigzagging quite a bit, but not to worry appa took over after having patiently watched mommy rowing... :)

Mummi took Arun to see some horses at Hessu talli. And, Iso and appa took Arun cycling to see Honkolan possut...röh...röh, said the possut

Appa also got a new toy this summer. Appa got a "koda" i.e skoda. Its a neat car, esp. when it comes to the key. Arun is so into keys, like a magnet, that Arun's parents have a hard time separating Arun from any keys that Arun gets a handle on ...:)

Oh, and appa also got Arun a sandbox, so, been spending time in it...Arun has a few toys outside and not to forget Arun also learned about summer insectes: kosue, eee, papati...

We got back to Espoo a bit over week ago as appa had to go to work. And today äiti also went back to work. Arun also went to daycare after a long summer break, and Arun thinks we both missed each other greatly...but, the good part is Arun's buddies, Aatu,Santeri and Alexander, are back as well. So, we have good fun outside as the weather is still warm :)