Would you like to see some views from our Christmas visit to Sandefjord where we visited my parents-in-laws? My husband's parents live right by the sea. These are all views from their house. Whenever I am visiting there I find my eyes drawn to the water and the spectacular scenery.
It was crisp and wintery white for several days. Everything had the lightest covering of snow making it so very pretty.
Believe it or not, this is the position of the sun on the horizon at about midday!
Would you care for a dip? My mother-in-law takes daily swims right here nearly all year long!
The children and I spent a good deal of time with our noses to the window in delight watching the birds enjoy their Christmas feast.
We took a walk after breakfast on Christmas eve and were treated to a glorious sunrise. The weather had warmed considerably and the snow cover had turned into ice making our walk hilariously slippery!
Here you can see Sebastian exploring for rocks on the beach keeping snug all the while in the hat and mittens I made him. These are so quick and fun to make with super big needles and soft, thick wool yarn. I just made up the pattern as I went along. Amazingly enough they fit quite well!
Such beautiful pictures! Glad you had a wonderful Christmas.
Posted by: Robyn | December 28, 2007 at 10:29 PM
Wondrous photos.
Posted by: michelle | December 28, 2007 at 11:26 PM
Stunning. Simply stunning pictures!
Posted by: Lina | December 29, 2007 at 01:26 AM
Goodness, what a stunning contrast to the view I have out my window! It's nearly 40deg today and getting hotter. Your pictures are just beautiful!
Posted by: Louise | December 29, 2007 at 05:34 AM
Do you think it's okay, if my family and I visit your parents-in-laws....?! I would love a vacation in Norway. Perhaps you can recommend me a place some day. Happy new year!/Mette
Posted by: Mette | December 29, 2007 at 08:04 AM
Looks gorgeous! Winter Wonderland for sure. We hope to visit this summer!
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. :)
Sheree
Posted by: sheree | December 29, 2007 at 09:52 AM
What a stunning view, and beautifully photographed. Your MIL is braver than I! On a really cold day, you can usually find me in a HOT bath!
Enjoyed your blog!
Posted by: ~Vicki | December 29, 2007 at 08:02 PM
Hei!! Alltid kjekt med nye folk som kikkar innom bloggen min..og kjempeflott at du legg igjen kommentar slik at eg veit at du har vore der ;o) Fantastisk flotte vinterbilder du viser!! skikkeleg julestemning :o) Eg har nettopp skaffa meg speilreflekskamera så nå skal det bli dreis på bildene mine og ;o) ønsker deg eg flott og kreativt nytt år!!
Posted by: Merete | December 30, 2007 at 04:06 PM
All of these pictures are so gorgeous! Wow! Now I want to come visit :) I hope you had a happy holiday!
Posted by: Bluebirdbaby | December 31, 2007 at 04:10 PM
Hi! Thanks for your nice words :) These pictures are wonderful. Wishing you a great 2008.
Posted by: ana ventura | January 01, 2008 at 01:22 PM
wow- these pictures are fantastic!
i don't recognise any of those places yet, but maybe i will soon? ;)
hope you had a lovely christmas! x
Posted by: melissa | January 08, 2008 at 08:44 AM
Amazingly beautiful photos!
Posted by: juju | January 10, 2008 at 09:17 PM
Amazingly beautiful photos!
Posted by: juju | January 10, 2008 at 09:18 PM