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- What a week it has been… We are so excited to introduce you to a new member of our family and to introduce you to our friends. The real snow has started and we have been enjoying ourselves! We hope you enjoy this video as we take you through a week in our lives living in Northern Sweden.
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Simmi also makes a few videos to accompany her blog which you can find here: / @naturkindlappland7898
Chapters:
00:00 - Video intro
01:28 - Introducing Lola…
01:46 - Lola’s story
04:36 - Nesting
07:56 - Becoming parents
12:35 - The journey
15:19 - Meeting her for the first time
16:02 - Caught in the snow
17:14 - She comes home
18:50 - A little bit about her
20:23 - The next day
23:42 - Blowing snow
29:15 - 40,000
29:46 - Spaetzle with friends
35:09 - Going to the dump
36:10 - Enjoying the snow
39:15 - Snow depth test
39:46 - Taking your advice
40:21 - Thank you
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We are a young married couple who are all about personal growth.
In summer 2020, amidst a global pandemic, we uprooted our lives in Central London and decided to move to Northern Sweden.
We were fed up of living on top of millions of other people in London, living out of one room in a flat shared with Naomi's parents, all whilst studying, working, creating CZcams content and launching our business.
So we bought a car, packed it full of our belongings, and drove nearly 3000km to Sweden with no idea where we were going to live.
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Salt is kind of pointless where you live. It lowers the melting point a bit but when the temperature reaches -10 the snow you have turned into water freezes, making your driveway even more slippery. Use gravel instead.
And do not throw out ANYTHING that can burn. Turn it into heat in your burner instead. Crumpled news paper pages with cardboard on top is a brilliant fire starter.
I was about to make the same comment - it be real horrible if they use salt where they live. Salt is all good in "warmer" climate, but they should be hitting -20 C all the way to -40 C in the wintertime.
So, is lint from a tumble dryer, you can also use toilet roll stuffed with lint and a little bit petroleum jelly on it
The ashes can be used on the drive-way, it works like salt. At - 4 it can work. but not much lower.
@@kezzie40 Old boy scout trick...put Vaseline soaked cotton balls in a 135mm film canister for your trip. Mind you, this isn't too relevant these days w/digital cameras, but old medicine bottles would work as well.
Aside from salt being kind of pointless at temperatures below 0º, salt can also cause damage to the ground as it's not paved.
You know what ,naomi if you was to take on a job of narrating audio books, i would go to the library more often, just to listen to you speak, look into it , might be something that pays well,,,never once has i listened to one,but for you i would make an exception, cheers congrats on your kitty
Mark, I totally agree with Naomi becoming a narrator. Fabulous voice.
I agree, Naomi has a such a relaxing voice (perfect for narration!).
Yes, i agreed with you that Naomi would make a great narrator especially for children books. I did make that suggestion a couple of weeks ago.
I, too agree with you Mark and all of the others who replied to your comment. I have worked in the library in the USA where they have various come in to read for audio books and story time. There are book companies looking for people to read for audio books.
Agreed Naomi has such a soothing voice. Perfect for audio books I hope she inquires about it too.
Some tips regarding the snowblower.
When first snow comes, use your car or anything heavy and compact the snow and use the big rake/shovel to smoothen it out (we had gravel on our land as well).
Then you are going to need a proper snowblower. That little thing in northern Sweden is not going to help you when you wake up to one meter of snow one morning, and another meter before the week is over. I'm from a small village near Luleå (65.6090105,21.6939062) and spent my teenage years dragging one of those heavy things around. By springtime (May) you are going to have a 10-20 cm thick sheet of ice all over the plot, you will find your grass again by June.
It might be a good idea to ask around your neighbors and find out who has a tractor, you are going to need their help when you have a meter thick wall of ice blocking your entryway after the snowplow has passed by your house.
Isn't it a cutie, that little thing is so sweet. For a doll house XD
Totally agree ☝️
Cats do not need special rooms, they take over the all house as they please
They’ve given it a private space if it wants it. You also don’t know if they’ve put a litter box in there.
It’s actually recommended to introduce a cat to the house in this manner... all adoption agencies recommend it, in England at least.
@@zoemovelle78 a cardboard box does the job. No need to free a room. In fact you can see the cat spending time on their bed without any issue after a day
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Mmmm. English indoor cats.
Yes I think they never had cats. It is kind of easy to understand cats. In Ancient Egypt Cats were worshiped as the personification of Gods. This level of care and respect is what any cats expect and demand even to the present day it is a genetic memory! In short you do not own a cat a cat owns you.
It's been said here in the comments, but I'll repeat some of the points for visibility. Do not salt your driveway - there's no way you'll be able to remove the snow during winter that way. You may melt some of it if it isn't too cold, but the end result will be an even worse situation as the melted snow turns to ice. Instead compact the first snow as much as possible and use fine gravel/sand to add friction. Caring for your driveway here in northern Sweden is more of sand/gravel logistics problem as this will have to be done regularly. It is also a good idea to keep a smaller bucket with sand (get one with a lid) in your car in case you get stuck somewhere. If you don't know where to get sand/gravel, ask your neighbours. In some places the kommun will have a free pickup spot, though that varies from place to place. Living in a small village often means getting your buckets of sand every time you go to town for shopping. For extra credits, get some snow chains to keep in the car just in case you find yourself in a situation where a little bit of sand isn't enough. I also always have some extra clothes in the car just in case - when it's -20 or colder breaking down on smaller roads can be a real pain, and if you don't have proper clothing it can be deadly (something my dad often repeated to me as it was only luck that saved him once in his youth).
Agree to all of this! 👍
Good advice here! Yes to extra clothes in the car. Perhaps also a blanket & extra gloves. I used to keep a little can with a candle & matches as not only a small heat source, but a way to melt snow for water. Keep some emergency food. A packet of ramen, some energy bars etc. Things that will be ok if they freeze and easy to open/eat if you're stuck. Another thing good for gripping if you're stuck in your car is cat litter (easy to throw a small bag in your car). At home, you can also use fireplace ash to melt and provide some traction.
Canadian here: 1) that snowblower is not going to cut it. You'll need a bigger one that is gas/petrol-powered. Once the snow is compacted, it won't be chewing up the grass & rocks especially if you find one where you can adjust the height of the blades. 2) Don't salt on the grassy area or you'll kill your grass. Use sand or tiny gravel/grit. For walkways/stairs, you can use a combination of sand & salt. You only need to apply it when necessary if you find yourself slipping. 3) Tires - you should invest in winter tires, especially as you don't have a 4 wheel drive car. You could also invest in chains. Ask your Swedish neighbours how they prepare their driveways and cars for winter (ex. anti-freeze).
Dear Naomi and Jack, just a comment from a random watcher -- if you have not already received this counsel, I highly recommend that you take a vitamin D supplement for the next few months to counteract the lack of sunlight. (I also live in Sweden, but farther south -- Göteborg -- and vitamin D has helped me a lot in the winter. )a
Sandra Westley also vitamin D is good against COVID-19 if you are low on vitamin D you have more chance of picking the bug up. Well if the cat is anything like my tiny dog she will not be spending hours alone, she will want to be with you cuddled up and snuggling
You need a litter tray also it will need to stay in for several weeks.
Agreed! Vitamin D is essential right now ✨
Oo we got our vit D and going out as much as possible! Thank you so much for your advice ❤️☺️
Yes Vitamin D helped me so much, especially coming from South Africa to north of Sweden, the lack of sunshine for long periods of time played a big role in my health. Consume plenty of fruits and green vegetables 😊❤
@@NaomiandJack The thing is that you are too covered up, the sun only gets at your face and that isn't enough. The skin on both your hands is about the same area as your face. wearing a hat and gloves takes away like 60% of the skin area compared to being outside on a UK winter. So its hard to get enough even if you spend all day outside. Adding a little vitamin D will help a lot for your wellbeing. You might feel fine now but remember it's a long winter.
Hi Jack and Naomi. Can't help but adore you two. Congratulations for inviting Lola into your lovely home. She's a cutie pie. High five in handling that first good dump of snow. Driving in such weather can be very stressful. The best is to stay off the roads if at all possible; but sometimes it can't be helped. Being well equipped helps, and as a seasoned Canadian well aware of snowy winters, I see you're off to a great start. Being open to advice and embracing Sweden's beauty and boldness with joy, cannot help but zoom in on cozy creative days ahead. Looking forward to sharing the journey. Hugs. C
Never lose that playfulness. It will keep you young at heart. I love the way you are with each other. Take care of each other. Remember LOVE conquers ALL.
She sounds like my daughter when she got her cat. And yeah they take over the house. I personally never thought I would love having a cat, but I can't even imagine our home without him...he is adorable.
You guys are doing our trial run for us. My daughter and I plan to move from the UK up to around Skellefteå in 3 or 4 years time. We are saving up to buy a place outright and be mortgage free in beautiful Sweden. We are also currently learning Swedish.Watching your journey has been invaluable to us. Thank you so much!
P.S. Lola is adorable 😍
Jane Clark I live in Skellefteå and am looking forward to welcome you! Since we have a big car battery factory building and hiring right now property prices here in the city is high but half an hour inland you can find very nice houses for better prices. Hemnet.se is the place fore property hunting.
Please research very thoroughly before you make your move. The media suppress a huge amount of news, and what they do report is full of code words to disguise the culprits and downplay the gravity of the crimes. Jellybean Gen is one of the few independent reporters who reports all the facts. No doubt she will be deleted as most truth tellers are, not just in Sweden. Just informing you for your own safety. No need to reply but please do start researching, and do not expect to find anything like this in the mainstream media. Sweden is particularly severe in its censorship. czcams.com/video/SMAMvMebjYU/video.html (this attack is not rare, and I don't care if it ruffles feathers of liberals who want to pretend that it is. I could give names of other major incidents, an over polite word there, but I am sure that they could trigger utube into censoring my warning. Please research, sorry I cannot give names of victims but you will find if you look. It is much worse than in the UK).
@@AmongRocks thank you Evelina - we’re already looking on hemnet regularly to keep up to date on what’s about 👍
@@frenchbulldog3748 thank you, yes we’re doing lots of research and are aware of certain security issues if I can put it that way. But thanks for the added info and I’ll definitely check out the news source you mentioned- stay safe 👍
@@janeskeet9774 Thank you. In this day and age, with the hostility towards unpleasant truths, I feel lucky that you responded with civility and that you will look into it (for your own safety). Wherever you go, may you be safe.
We had a half Ragdoll/half Norwegian Forest Cat. Their personalities are similar. Cinnabon was a faithful friend to all my kids, and my oldest took a 2 hour bus ride to return when we realized he was leaving us and wouldn’t last the night, at 18 years old. They are amazing cats. It took us 5 years before we were interested in another cat and he found us, abandoned by his family (half Norwegian Forest Cat and we assume alley cat). He’s 12, and will spend his elder years pampered and loved.
And maybe a set of chains made to go with studded tires, and looks like you’re all set. 👍🏽
I hope you understand that this is now Lola's CZcams channel.
Gordeous Lola! So social and loving ❤️🐈 Happy for you 🥰
I've just binge watched your channel as I have totally fallen in love with your content. You are such a fabulous couple. Looking forward to watching many more ❤
Don’t use salt, use sand.
Cat sand works!✔
@@barbaralopes970 They can get free buckets of real sand/gravel from the nearest town so using cat sand is not very smart.
@@erik.... maybe so....grandmother did so.... if you are stuck in a situation at hand. Not really better than salt or sand. but if you can't make it to town then do as the Romans do.
keep some kitty litter in the car in a bag for those situations where you might get stuck
That sunset is just amazingly beautiful I love it
I lived 6 years in Canada and what I learned there is to NOT use salt at home. There is already a lot on the public roads to rust the car. At home using salt it just destroys your yard.
Hopefully you have your winter tyres and you prepared your car for winter (special treatment against rust). I’m excited and happy for you! Winter is easier with a kitty.
For snow removal I prefer a light manual remover. If I’m home I prefer to remove it as soon as falls, several times. Good exercise
I have been waiting for this episode, to see you handle the first snow. I see you have got a lot of advises. Listen to them. Also ask your neighbours when you meet new situations so you don't buy cheap things who is useless in Lappland.I live in south of Sweden but I have lived in Vännäs, outside Umeå for six years. I think you will find that the snow makes your days lighter. I had no problem with the darkness in Vännäs. It was darker in Stockholm with no snow and just dirt. Lola is so cute!
So agree on this thing with the snow making your life brighter. And in a city with lots of noice, the snow muffles that.
You guys are so cute. Enjoy Lola.
Great stuff! You guys will have an experience of a lifetime spending winter up north. Just remember that darkness will end at February and snow will melt at april. You will see more than the meter of snow after Christmas. Your house is looking good and it should be nice and warm just keep the fire going. I am a native Finn and I used to live at the arctic circle and now I am living 70-year-old log house at central Finland keeping homestead with the aim to be self-reliance. Good luck and all the best to you!
Lola is beautiful! I have two cats and they bring me such joy - wishing you a great life with her 😻
Ditto, we have a cat who is called pixie (male) which we got from Battersea dogs and cats and of course he’s adoreable, good luck to you and your new pet Lola. I am loving the snow - perfect dear I say it for christmas
hi I live in Maine in the USA. We also have a gravel driveway. We find that you can only do the top layer of snow with a snow blower. If you just use the snow blower it will tend not to let you get down to gravel or dirt. You might end up with a drive way that is mostly smooth ice because of the freeze and thaw cycle. We find that to get down to the gravel we use the scoop shevel. Don't use too much salt because if it warms up then the salt will make pools of water that will freeze with the salt on the bottom and ice on top when it gets cold again. Save the salt for ice patches and to help you get unstuck if your tires slip on the ice. We like to use sand or dirt instead of salt it's seems to work better and is also much better for the environment. It can be challenging but I love the world when it covered in fresh snow and I am out working in the fresh cold air. Good luck, enjoy the winter
7+plus hrs drive for a cat..wow beautiful souls..plus the snow fight was cute..cheers guys.
She is worth it, the best ever ❤️😊
@@NaomiandJack I did the same for my fluffy boys. Love has no measure.
Hmm. My exact thoughts apart from the beautiful souls... Imo rather crazy.
@@NaomiandJack amazing
J&N, you guys are amazing! You need an award of how you’ve embraced your new life in Sweden. It’s beautiful where you live! Stay positive!😊
Lola is beautiful!
Lola is absolutely adorable 🐱
What a great video. It is so fun to see how you are enjoying the snow. We haven’t had snow for years in the Netherlands. Have you noticed how beautiful the light is when the sun is just above the horizon? The color turns the world into gold. Lola is adorable. Thanks for sharing.
What a cute cat! Congrats! My little trick for cars stuck in the snow is using roofing tiles under each wheel. When I first learned to drive, I managed to get the family station wagon stuck in a snow drift in the middle of the driveway. After shovelling out a bit, the wheels just spun. I found these extra roofing tiles in the garage and tried putting them under each wheel. This worked! I now keep some roofing tiles in my winter emergency kit for the car. Thankfully winter tires have improved a lot since then and I don't drive a station wagon anymore. LOL. The other stuff in my kit is an empty tin can and a handful of tea lights and matches. If you ever get stuck and it's cold out, this will keep you warm in the car without having the car on. Re : salt - I agree with another comment that says salt is probably not what you need. That's fine for pavement. I would say have some sand handy to create grip.
-4 is quite comfortable, especially without the wind!
When we lived in southern England, we found that it got dark @ 1530. Magical music, love it. We live in Utah, deep snow. Subaru is the de facto car here and would jump right up that drive. Amazingly Volvo is made in Sweden, right? You'd thing they would make them all wheel drive. You have such a wonderful quality of life there, just the essentials. You house keeps on giving you what you need--it's beautiful. Northern Lights? I grew up in Colorado and still turn to wool to stay warm. Wool sweater (jumper) keeps me toasty warm in winter skiing.
I’m always excited when it’s Saturday ... waiting to catch time with you
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You say back in London ! Why would you want to move from a little piece of paradise to go back to a manic crazy overcrowded city with no quality of life !! Just look at where you live peaceful, beautiful ! You get use to the snow ❄️🌨️ it will become second nature ! Don't move it won't be the same !!!! The one of many reasons is you took a wonderful risk to a beautiful place in Sweden that's what makes your channel wonderful, your new friends ! The fun you have different culture ! & Wonderful way of life close to nature !!! Listen to the lovely young lady in the video that you visited doing the cooking. Take care both ❤️
I cant imagine it being difficult to acquire a cat or a dog. It is wonderful that they are not just everywhere, homeless and sad, as in the USA. I have always had my pets just come to me by a friend or aquantence, or just appear in my yard, by my door. Congratulations about your cat.
We use wood ash. Sometimes use a mix of sand and salt. We only do use it when there is ice. Use low gears to get up the drive. Love Lola...hugs from Canada.
Look at a map or better yet a globe. Rome (Italy) is at the same latitude as Toronto! N&J are +3000km north of that. We are talking way up Hudson bay! There will be more snow, a lot more :-)
Yes we are at 40k and approaching 50k, well done N&J💃💃. Thanks for supporting them guys. Watch out Jack, two females in the house now😂.
You guys just made me fall in love with Sweden. Need to get a friend there😀
Aww thank you so much ❤️❤️ oo you must come to Sweden! It’s amazing !
I LOVE watching you two -and now Lola!!! Always learn another life lesson In each video, it seems - and I’m OLD! 😄
you are very kind people - and your cat is lucky to have you
What a Paradise you both found for yourselves, simply beautiful. I am the biggest introvert and just love peace and nature. I hope to someday move to such a tranquil place, It's stunning and I enjoy your Videos immensely.....Keep up the good work and Thanks for sharing your lives with us.🤗
Lola is adorable and so is her name! Congratulations on your new fur baby!
I enjoyed your videos. I watched for 2 hours non stop. You are so accessible, so lovely. That's real life, at least for a while. Bravo.
Your hard work has paid off...wonderful to see the fruit of your labor!
A big congratulations 🍾🥂
Aww thank you so much ❤️
Dont know what I would do without you guys on a Sunday morning. I look forward to watching every week.
What a beautifully done vid. Editing is excellent and so enjoyable to watch. I pray that God continues to bless you 2-oops! You 3(Lola must not be forgotten).
So much love from Los Angeles.❤️
This brings so much joy to me, thank you so much ❤️
Your joy are contagious ❤️ and one advice comes to mind; be carful with candles around Lola, once had a cat who walked over a burning candle and was set on fire - luckily I was close so no house on fire and she didn't even notice her tummy hair was burning 😘🙏🏼
Such a cute cat!! If you haven’t had a cat before, this is some useful information: chocolate (cacao) and grapes/raisins (including wine) are very dangerous for a cat to eat. Not many people know this but cats are lactose intolerant and should not eat any dairy. If possible only give “human food” if you absolutely sure that it’s safe for a cat to eat. Also don’t leave any small objects that she might swallow, like a hair tie etc. If she won’t be able to go outside when you move back to the uk you should not let her be outside now. There is a big risk she will become depressed if she can’t go outside when she is used to it. If she isn’t eating food like crazy, I would recommend always having dry food out so she doesn’t become obsessed with it, but instead knows that she can eat when she is hungry. I think you will do greats as cat parents!! (I have two rag dolls myself and they are just the best)
Also onions..very poisonous, causes kidney failure..lots of info on line...time for cat 101
Be sure to always put some water for her to drink whenever you put out dried food.
I envy you having such a gorgeous companion/ pet. Loved this week's vlog.
Keep warm.
@@joandurham4168 yes having water out at all times is super important, thank you I forgot to write that. Sometimes cats don’t like drinking water if it’s to close to the food (unlike dogs) so find another place (preferably several) to have a water bowl
If they’re a Scandinavian mixed cat, they’re naturally craving cream rather than milk and can digest it just fine. My half-Norwegian Forest Cat has it every day.
Essential oils can also be poisonous to cats so beware of diffusing or getting any of it on them at all. Someone in my apartment building poured a Christmas blend essential oil all over my cat-it was a second occurrence so animal control had to get involved for attempted poisoning, and even though we washed him with Dawn 4x, he still has periodic seizures a month later and can’t go out (in case he has one while he’s up a tree).
Cinnamon and nutmeg are poisonous to cats, as well as eucalyptus. Ask your vet or check a veterinary channel/blog to find out the others, @Naomi and Jack.
Cats do not need to be outdoors. Our first cat was, and killed every little bird or creature that moved. We’ve had three cats at a time in the decades since. Inside, they won’t be killed by cars or dogs, either. They’re happy inside.
Snow and more ❄️ ❄️ snow have fun while keeping the drive way clear
What a beautiful Miss Lola!
You couple are such beautiful team and hard working!! May you continue to be throughout your married life!!👍💫💫💫💫💫💫💫💫👍👍💫💫
Wow guys it’s looking really beautiful outside now.
Moving to Sweden with the language difference could amplify the sense of isolation and loneliness.You're so fortunate to have made new friends with lovely people who speak English as well!
Basically everyone in Sweden can speak English. 😜 So there's not much of a language barrier for English speaking people when they come here. 😜
@@attesmatte I was aware of that in the cities but didn't consider that possibility since their home is in a remote area.
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Yeah, the only people here that would have a problem to understand and make themselves understood in English are very old people, over 80 years old.
English is always present on TV and in the news here, and people who are under 55 all learned English from fourth grade in school, and in the last 10-15 years kids are learning English as early as pre school. 😁👍
Nice ! They can start to learn English in 4 th grade
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That was when I was in school. Now they start much earlier, in preschool. 👍
You two are adorable and love your kitten!
Jacks eyes at the start looked sooo pretty
Your videos are always amazing, congrats on 40K YAY!!! Whooo Hooo. Naomi's excitement for the kitty made me cry. Lola is a beautiful name for an amazingly beautiful kitten and I am so very happy for you both to be new Familiar parents! The snowball fight and you both playing in the snow, Naomi making snow angels, and all of it was just a joy as always. Be safe, keep warm, keep making these awesome videos. Great to have good friends to help where needed and learning how to make what looked like a delicious dinner is all an awesome addition to this video. I don't think I could live where it's that cold or dark that early. I live in the USA in Fort Myers, Florida. Always hot here but for now in the evenings its been dropping down to about 63℉ degrees not sure what that converts into ℃elsius. You two deserve the very best of everything. ❤️🐈
Ahhhhhhh Lola ❤️ i cant wait to see her grow up with you!
When you drive in the snow, start in second gear, not first. A lot easier to manage.
Love sharing your adventures. I especially, seeing how you both work together like my husband and I did. Great memories. Making your dreams come true. Love, love love. Blessings. Love Lola.🎀✝️✝️✝️💕
I just watched you for the 1st time last night. I don't know how I found your vlog, but I want more. You two are a delight and your vlog is a great change. Thank you for showing this Kentuckian Lapland!
Congrats on the kitten! The more I see you two in Sweden, the more I wonder why you need to go back to London. Your life is wonderful and full, but sure that you'll take it all in consideration when the time comes. As far as the salt - my recommendation would be to mix it with sand as the salt is for the ice and the sand is for the soggy spots. Also, as much as I hate to say this, since you don't have an all wheel or 4 wheel drive, you may have to get chains for your car. Thank you for inviting me into your life...I really enjoy seeing you two grow and love your Sweden life!
I am so happy for you guys 😻🥰
Salt doesn't work as well when the temperature dips a few degrees below. Gravel or ash will give better grip.
Hi Naomi & Jack: I just discovered your Vlog and watched the episode in which you first obtained your new home and skipped ahead to this episode. I'll catch up later but meantime really was enchanted with your new cat Lola, your first real experience with snow and snow angels, and cooking a Swedish pasta dish with your friend. You both look so happy and I wish you the very best in your Northern Sweden home with Lola. Take care, Jenny
I just love you guys, so not fake, just you.
Lola is beautiful, guys! Sooo, I’m reminded (by watching you in Sweden) of my winters in my hometown of Chicago, Illinois. Snowy winters were crazy and wind chill factors were crazier in the double negative digits ! I moved out west (from California to Nevada back to California) at the age of 28 and never moved back. I’m now 67. It’s fun watching you two revel in doing your best with your own home. And congrats on reaching 40k subscribers. Yay! 🎉
I love the way you speak truth to the universe and prepare for the blessing, Lola is your confirmation and she is so beautiful.
No matter what challeneges you have you always keep a positive spirit, you support each other, team work....
Its nice meeting friends with the same values, learning, growing, sharing.
Congrats on 40K, you deserve more and 100k is just a fews months away.
Your home looked so charming against the sparkling snow as the golden rays peaked through the frosted branches...pure magic!
keep loving learning life it's a blessing seeing you spread your wings from the 9-5 not easy to do, but you did.... keep flying
40k congratulations 🎈🎉. The scenery is so tranquil. I love it when everything goes quiet when it snows.
Omg I have been waiting forever for your next video I totally thought you forgot about us lol can't wait for your next adventure in your new journey on Reno for your new HOME
Such an amazing journey to go on with you two, love the music.
Great video, two things that might help you in winter.
1. Use sand instead of salt, much better in every way.
2. Buy a Volvo XC70 instead, they are higher but the biggest advantage is the AWD system which makes a MASSIVE difference in snow like on your driveway. It is also better to have a "Swedish" Volvo so you have the steering wheel on the left side.
Take care!
Four wheel drive in all glory. Two wheel drive cars have been used for many years with great success. I think they will do fine with 2wd.
Lola is a sweetheart. 🐱💕
Thank you for sharing these moments!
I love when it's Saturday. I wish we didn't have to wait so long for another video. Love you guys 🇮🇪
Such lovely cat. Thanks for letting us join you in the journey. --Wendy, Harrisburg, PA USA
Cute cat. You have fun in the snow take Care .
Beautiful music to video while playing in the snow reminded me of a cherished memory scene in a love story.
OMG it looks so picturesque. That sunset shot between the trees.
love watching your adventures, you are such a lovely couple...
I saw the notification come through just before going to bed so I had to stay up and watch!! Lola is soooo cute and she looks so at home already 💕. That food looked delicious and wow, how beautiful is your home and surroundings all covered in snow!! Stunning! It’s actually made me want a decent amount of snow here in the UK but I doubt it. Stay safe and warm both of you x
Thank you so much for sharing your life with us at the moment. You are truly a wonderful couple. I really admire your courage. Much love. Mercedes
Do you guys really want to back to London...Sweden is soooo beautiful and peaceful...think about it...welcome to the CZcams family LOLA!
I've been waiting for this video, the beginning of winter snow.
Your happiness is truly inspiring and contagious!
I am so happy for your new family member. Cats are such loving creatures. Congratulations!!!
Never silly to play in the snow! ☃️ Fun at any age! I love spätzle but only ate it on Austrian ski slopes ⛷ Looks fun to make & nicer homemade. Glad to see you guys are having fun socialising & loving little Lola 🥰 🐱
Exciting week indeed! Hope you enjoy your first winter here in Northern Sweden :D
It feels so good watching you guys.I feel at piece while watching everyone of your videos. Thank you
Cats like to have small hiding places and adore cardboard boxes to play in. The least fun part is the litter box cleaning. Especially when they get bigger. lol I've promised myself one of those new-fangled auto-bagging litter box. A tiny cup-sized Siamese is now a 15-pound monster named "Flash". But he is most comfortable wherever his Mom and Dad happen to be. Enjoy your "Lola".
Lola is so sweet!
Looking at the beautiful snow, makes me feel like I'm looking at a picture perfect postcard! It's simply beautiful there, & yes I'm jealous! You guys are doing well, and have become pros at fixing up things! So happy that you've made friends & are doing some entertaining. Stay safe & sending you prayers. In this time of uncertainty with Covid-19, watching your video takes me & my mind to a place of peace & tranquillity! Thank you🙏! Happy Saturday!🤗
I love following your journey. We were a "dog-only" family for 25 years, then we got a cat ("Kendra"). Well, guess who is running things?!😃
Okay I see one of the many reasons why we enjoy your videos. You are not afraid of having fun with what you have. Seeing you playing together in the snow and Naomi making a snow angel is so refreshing. Work while you work and play while you play. You just remind us of our first encounter with snow when we moved from Africa to New England in the middle of winter in a year when we had blizzards. I like that you ask for some pointers on what best way to handle the snow. You got a lot of good advice. Thanks for sharing another wonderful video. Enjoy Lola, each other, and Sweden. Blessings to you.👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
Your videos are shot so so well! Like a proper documentary! I absolutely love it 👏🏾👏🏾💕
This is so emotional to watch!! I have never seen anyone so excited for a cat in my life!!! She's so cute!! Congratulations on your first baby cat!! You two are exciting to follow your journey in Sweden!! WISH you all the best in everything you decide to do!! Thanks for sharing your beautiful life 👏👏👏👏🙏🙏💙❤️
I’m a Swede who’s stuck in London...😩 not fair!
Awhh so sorry!
Chin up! At least the pathetic justice system in the UK is not as pathetic as the one in Sweden: The Swedish humiliation robberies & penalty discounts czcams.com/video/SMAMvMebjYU/video.html (by Jellybean Gen, one of the tiny amount of real reporters in Sweden, until she is deleted by the Zuckerberg crew).
Being born an raised in the north of Sweden, but now living far away, you guys are giving me a new perspective on my country. Thanks!
Lola - nice name for a cat.
No salt y’all!! Loving the vlogs. You’re growing your family
You guys are doing amazing - from my sofa I'm watching you navigate the beginnings of winter
Continue exactly as you're doing learning and having fun ...hats off to you 😎🤓
The sunlight and white snow, and the red house! Just magical!!