https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/our-happy-days-in-the-mountains-pic-heavy Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:37:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/our-happy-days-in-the-mountains-pic-heavy#post-676757 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 11:04:53 +0000 ramya 676757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yes Harmonica... It's very beautiful.. We go out every week just lazying around...</p> <p>Recently we have been to Preikestolen ... Wow that was beautiful... I am really looking forward to see more...<br /> Want to go to Bergen too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/our-happy-days-in-the-mountains-pic-heavy#post-675942 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:03:00 +0000 harmonica 675942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>thanks cjh and ramya! glad you liked it!</p> <p>we really needed tihs break and it became more relaxing that I had imagined. we do not get to lie on the coach, but changing environment and having lots of family time together is a break from the everyday rush </p> <p>Ramya - have you been able to see a bit of the surroundings of Stavanger? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/our-happy-days-in-the-mountains-pic-heavy#post-675836 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 06:41:54 +0000 ramya 675836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Loved all the fotos but loved the number 18 and 14 the best... shows the real fun you guys had thanks for sharing !!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/our-happy-days-in-the-mountains-pic-heavy#post-675757 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 03:16:17 +0000 cjh 675757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for sharing the pictures. It looks like you had a great time in a beautiful place and were able to enjoy nature and your family. I LOVE the last picture of the boys in action, especially how the little one is framed under his brother. Great work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/our-happy-days-in-the-mountains-pic-heavy#post-674838 Sat, 21 Jul 2012 20:03:14 +0000 harmonica 674838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nadya, Ginkgo, Manidipa - so glad you liked the pics </p> <p>Egersund sounds wonderful, though never been there (and had to look it up on the map)<br /> I cannot agree more on kids just "being kids" with all the good and not so good energy that comes out of that. I believe it is the best school for life and I am so happy that they like to be out in the nature. Though they were very happy to be back home with all electronic entertainment etc A good mix of nature and digital life is probably the best </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/our-happy-days-in-the-mountains-pic-heavy#post-674570 Sat, 21 Jul 2012 15:36:39 +0000 ManidipaM 674570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So much fun to see a family that takes time to *play* together, the old-fashioned way, in the lap of nature... no distractions! Harmonica, thank you so much for sharing your holiday memories with us! Your boys are special. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/our-happy-days-in-the-mountains-pic-heavy#post-674542 Sat, 21 Jul 2012 14:54:25 +0000 Ginkgo 674542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What an idyllic vacation for your boys! I like to see kids "being kids" -- running, shouting, climbing trees -- enjoying unstructured time. And love that gorgeous scarf you're wearing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/our-happy-days-in-the-mountains-pic-heavy#post-674505 Sat, 21 Jul 2012 13:17:40 +0000 Nadya 674505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for sharing! The setting is beautiful (I love Norway! I got to spend part of a summer in Egersund a few years ago and it was heavenly.). </p> <p>But mostly you all look so very happy, it makes me want to go for a romp! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/our-happy-days-in-the-mountains-pic-heavy#post-674472 Sat, 21 Jul 2012 10:18:12 +0000 harmonica 674472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ornella - your comment went stright to my heart, *happy tear in my eyes* To me, they are the best beautiful boys (I'm biased, though ;-)), they argue, fight, play, tease, laugh, cry, shout and are totally full of beans. Their personalities are *very* different, yet they seem to find some kind of common level (or mayby that's just the siblings bond). Stylewise they are far, far from preppy and definately not super groomed, though quite "high maintainance" due to action play, allergies and eczema. I could not keep up a preppy style for them, probably because I find it too time consuming + not part of our lifestyle (or the boys lifestyle!) + a rougher look is closer to my heart. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/our-happy-days-in-the-mountains-pic-heavy#post-674470 Sat, 21 Jul 2012 09:50:13 +0000 Ornella 674470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a lump in my throat :-)<br /> Yes, the location looks great, the vacation seems to have been fantastic, but what stands out for me is just how beautiful, beautiful boys you have! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/our-happy-days-in-the-mountains-pic-heavy#post-674464 Sat, 21 Jul 2012 08:45:54 +0000 harmonica 674464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all! We had the best time ever and came home very relaxed and fresh DS3 is not a baby any more and that makes everything easier in all ways (though I really enjoyed the baby time, too) And the boys seems to enjoy themself alot. I could not ask for better day and we will all treasure these memories.</p> <p>In a few days we are off to the more northern part of Norway to finish off our vacation with my wonderful in-laws. We will be fishing (at sea this time), trecking and enjoying grandma's amazing food servings</p> <p>I wish you all a wonderful summer! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/our-happy-days-in-the-mountains-pic-heavy#post-674212 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 23:59:02 +0000 velvetychocolate 674212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really enjoyed these photos - thank you for sharing them with us. As Alicat said earlier in the thread, I felt like I got to go on a mini vacation too. Ahhh...what a treat to see the woods, the mountains, the lake and cute kids having a whole lot of fun </p> <p>Like I said in another post, I am hopeless at camping, but at the same time - I just love being in nature. Nothing makes me happier. </p> <p>Sounds like you had a *wonderful* time. </p> <p>In the meantime, you look fab in your camping gear! </p> <p>Hope you came home totally rested, rejuvenated and ready to take on the world again. What a great summer vacation . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/our-happy-days-in-the-mountains-pic-heavy#post-674138 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 22:39:05 +0000 annagybe 674138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love mountain scenes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/our-happy-days-in-the-mountains-pic-heavy#post-674124 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 22:28:21 +0000 san 674124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great photos! Thankyou for sharing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/our-happy-days-in-the-mountains-pic-heavy#post-674120 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 22:24:42 +0000 JR 674120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh how wonderful! My neighbour treks off to Norway now and again to visit her daughter. I am now officially jealous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/our-happy-days-in-the-mountains-pic-heavy#post-674112 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 22:15:44 +0000 harmonica 674112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have enjoyed other members vacation pics so much, so really wanted to share a some glimpses with you fab YLF'ers. I have also appreciated the forum for its embracement of each individual when comes to style and all the rest + the supportive, constructive and honest comments. I feel so grateful for taking part in all the support and confidence building that's going on here. Sharing a tiny bit more of my life is like giving a little gift back. I am really happy you liked it :-)</p> <p>Inge: Tromsø is gorgeous and I'm going there for the first time in Aug. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/our-happy-days-in-the-mountains-pic-heavy#post-674094 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 22:03:51 +0000 rae 674094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Total wow. Breathtaking. I want to go!</p> <p>Thank you for sharing your absolutely gorgeous photos with us. I have never been camping in a mountain/forest environment (only the desert), and this just made me add a trip to the bucket list. I LOVE your heirloom anorak!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/our-happy-days-in-the-mountains-pic-heavy#post-674048 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 21:24:23 +0000 Inge 674048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much for sharing your holiday photos with us, Harmonica. You have a gorgeous family and it's super to hear you had such a fabulous time!<br /> I hadn't realized you live in Norway. A friend of mine lives in Tromso (can't find the accents on my computer right now, sorry), and he is always sending the most amazing pictures of weekends spent at a cabin in the middle of nature. Your pics reminded me of that, so fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/our-happy-days-in-the-mountains-pic-heavy#post-673963 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 19:56:15 +0000 Transcona Shannon 673963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much for sharing your vacation with us! Our best family memories have been of camping trips - your boys are going to remember those days forever! Looks like a fantastic location with gorgeous scenery. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/our-happy-days-in-the-mountains-pic-heavy#post-673956 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 19:44:03 +0000 Meredith1953 673956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a lovely setting! You and your family look so relaxed and happy and peaceful! The children are so adorable! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/our-happy-days-in-the-mountains-pic-heavy#post-673912 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 19:06:34 +0000 Diana 673912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, this looks so gorgeous and you all look so happy and carefree! I have major vacation jealousy right now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/our-happy-days-in-the-mountains-pic-heavy#post-673907 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 19:02:27 +0000 kellygirl 673907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ahaa, I figured it was out of the U.S. I've backpacked and camped only a few times in my life and where/when I went it was hot with tons of bugs. I can live without that kind of camping. Yours looks so much more fun! Thanks for sharing </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/our-happy-days-in-the-mountains-pic-heavy#post-673888 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 18:44:12 +0000 harmonica 673888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks DeclawedJaguar! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/our-happy-days-in-the-mountains-pic-heavy#post-673880 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 18:22:22 +0000 DeclawedJaguar 673880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful scenery and a beautiful family. Thank you for sharing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/our-happy-days-in-the-mountains-pic-heavy#post-673824 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:32:07 +0000 harmonica 673824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kellygirl and Alicat: We actually rediscovered that we *love* to enjoy our own company We live in Norway and this is quite close to one of the national parks, Rondane. It's located about 1000 meters above water and we stay here for a week or so every summer. DH is actually totally lost in + crazy about mountain fishing. I've never met anyone with such passion and stamina when spotting a small lake in the mountains, so I will be very surprised if his passion will not pass on to at least one or two of the boys. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/our-happy-days-in-the-mountains-pic-heavy#post-673809 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:20:30 +0000 Anonymous 673809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for sharing your photos, Harmonica, I feel like I just took a mini-vacation! You have such a beautiful family, and it's easy to see everyone is having a great time. What could be more fab? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/our-happy-days-in-the-mountains-pic-heavy#post-673801 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:13:04 +0000 kellygirl 673801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glorious vacation photos! May I ask where this is--in general? The scenery and wildflowers are so pretty and you and the children look SO happy and relaxed! Ahh, you have me wanting to go fishing now too (I don't even like to fish!) Love your gear </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/our-happy-days-in-the-mountains-pic-heavy#post-673795 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:07:22 +0000 harmonica 673795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>10 days of cabin life, fishing, easy kids friendly hiking, lean to + kids cabin building and quite ok weather was the best vacation ever. Expectations on weather were very low, so 12-15 degrees C (ca 50+F) and mostly dry weather was super. The boys were playing really well together, they are the best ever on long car rides (no need for electronic entertainment at all!), we got lots of trouts, amazing mountain views (as always ;-)), fresh air, marsmellows love and a good time with my parents (it’s their place with a main cabin + small cabin).</p> <p>My minimal mountain capsule worked out well. I didn't wear everything, but that was due to weather circumstances. I've made some notes and will have to look at them later. <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-minimal-mountain-capsule-packing-etc" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....acking-etc</a></p> <p>I wore mostly gear wear, light wool tank + wool sweater, and jeans when going to the village down in the valley + at amusement park, which all worked very well (especially the thin wool layers!). I figured out that I might need to upgrade my gear wardrobe because most of it is 10+ years, even an anorak from my grandmother (love the washed out red colour). To make the outfits more corporate, I thought it would help to stick to certain colours. I thought of purple, military / olive green, teal, deep orange and bright coral. These are all happy colours for me and I think they could work well together. And it is smart to have some signal colours in case of emergency (knock on wood). </p> <p>Hope you enjoy the photos </p> <p>PS Due to being very consciuous about family photos in public, I will remove many of them after a week or so ;-)</p> <p>#1-2 mountain view<br /> #3 Gear wear (my grandmothers anorak) and DS3<br /> #4-7 Fishing, mountain trouts, fish cleaning (by our little waterfall)<br /> #8 Hot dogs on the fire<br /> #9-11 Cabin view + flowers<br /> #12 Happy kid hiking w/ dad<br /> #13-15 lean to + kids cabin<br /> #16 in a traditional norwegian fairy tale train at amusement park, WiW: charcoal skinny jeans, white tank, grey cardi, utility jacket, green scarf, green/neon ear studs, bracelets, Marc by MJ bag<br /> #17 trouts and kids again<br /> #18 action pic</p> <p>ETA: getting 3 boys to all look sane in the same pic is impossible! Out of 250 pics of them, I think only a small handful is fairly ok. lol </p>