Sunday Market in Alcudia

Mr. C had woke up this morning with Baby James so I could sleep in a bit. I didn't sleep whole morning, but woke around 8:30. Ah, what a feeling to stay in the bed for a while before getting up! And when I did, I went to the toilet. I was sure I left a pair of grey mini shorts there in the evening. But didn't found them. Guess I was wrong. Put on another pair of shorts and went to the kitchen. Baby James was already sleeping his morning nap and Mr. C was making toasts for breakfast. I don't know, maybe it was a perfect fit for him, but it took a while before I realise I just found my grey shorts. Mr. C was wearing them. I took a picture of him but to save him from all the ladies going wild I will not publish it.

After breakfast me and Baby James went to the market. In alcudia there is a market every Sunday and Tuesday. We went to buy fruits and nuts. But I'm pretty sure anything you want to buy, you can find it in the market. Today its been bit cloudy so the market was packed. Good thing about trolleys in a market is that you can load all the heavy shopping in the basket under the trolly. But you can also push little bit way in the crowds. No, that was a joke. I wouldn't  do that.

 Before we left to the market Mr. C also tried to dress up Baby James. I catch him with a blue pyjama and yellow shorts.

Pool, beach and cats

Here we are back in the heat. I must tell you, the weather is insane. It is too hot. To protect Baby James from the burning sun is my biggest worry. But so far he is the one complaining least. To cool down we took a swim in the pool. It was Baby James first swim. And no better company than the cousins (and mami and papi). He really enjoyed it.

We are now staying in Alcudia while renovating the house in Santa Margalida. We arrived on Monday afternoon and it has been really really nice here. First thing on Tuesday me and Baby James headed out in the old town for a lunch with a friend. Later in the day Baby J was having some quality time with abuela and me and my friend went for a little swim in a little beach. Water was so warm you can almost cook your self.

Mr. C got little bit romantic last night. We made pizza, took two cans of Coca Cola and went out for a picnic. There we sat under the starts at the end of a small deck, feet touching the water and ate pizza. Mr. C told a story about the first time he put his boat in the sea. Main point: trailer went to the sea with the boat (and help of Mr. Cs brother (very strong man)). Reason: Mr. C had tight  the boat to the trailer with the robe. He was too excited to put the boat in so forgot he had tight it.

I would also like to introduce my new roommate. There is 30 more of these around the house.

Short drive in Alcudia

Alcudia, where my love to Mallorca flared with flames. Where I first met Mr. C. Where I got to know one of my best friend. How could it not have a special meaning for me.
And so our family went to Alcudia on Friday. Mr. C had business lunch and took Baby James with him. You need to teach them young, right? Me, I went to have lunch with my friend. She knew this lovely restaurant hidden behind the walls in old town.

Cafe Restaurant Sa Mossegada

Lunch dates were not the only reason we went to Alcudia.  Mr. C's family lives there and as it was midsummer (and my name day) we also had family dinner.

Baby James surrounded with the women of his life

And I drove a car for the first time here. Just from one house to another. Took about seven minutes. Two for anyone else. Maybe could have been faster by walking. But Mr. C said I did good, streets are wider there and I only met one car. Did I? I asked. You should have seen Mr. C's face. Of course I saw that car....

Baby James was not impressed by my driving

It was sunset when we head home. Mr. C driving this time. If it was me, I think we would still be on the way.

Palma de Mallorca, but I missed a proposal

We are now living in

Palma, the capital city of Mallorca

Although this is about to change in the near future. I absolutely love Palma. For me the size of the city is perfect. It has nice restaurants and all the shops you need or you can just wander around the streets. In every corner you can find either a bar, a pharmacy or barber shop. Which leads to what, I don't know. But to think about it I guess you go a long way with these three...

Palma Cathedral

Anyway, what to see in Palma, for me the first thing that comes to mind is the Cathedral. So in the morning I went for a walk with Baby James to the central and to the Cathedral to take photos and show you little bit of the city. By the Cathedral there is an artisan market. I have always liked markets. Anywhere I am traveling, I always want to go to a local market.

Cathedral La Seu

Mercat artesà

Streets were still quiet and Baby James managed to fall asleep. I don't know what Mr. C does but when he is around naps can last hours. Both, his and babys. With me Baby J normally sleeps around half an hour.

While I was out Mr. C came home and called me. This is what he told me, he had come home to propose me. But as I weren't home, I missed it. I am never leaving the house again.

"You should do something"

This is how I started my blog. Mr. C told me I should do something. In encouraging, supportive way. Not in the "you never do anything" way. I am a mom to two month old Baby James, I have something to do. But to do something for myself.  And then I got it last Sunday morning. I should do something. I should write a blog. So here I am, doing something. But first let me introduce these two to you:

                                                                        Mr. C and Baby James

Picture is taken few weeks back on our first family picnic at the beach

We are a family of three living in Mallorca. Mr. C is from here but half Swedish. I am Finnish and moved here last October. Mr. C came to pick me up from Finland, I call it real love.

Packed the car and drove from Finland to Mallorca. Took five days. Four days more what it took him to drive alone from Mallorca to Finland...

And here, this is me. 

I met Mr. C first time in 2013 when I came to work in Mallorca. I felt in love with the island right away (with Mr. C bit later). So it is a dream come true that I am now able to live here permanently. I was already pregnant when I moved here in October and since then I have stayed home. And this is what worried Mr. C, that I would get bored here. Many times he said to me you should do something, many times I asked like what? And many times he asked me don't you want to do something and again I said like what? And then suddenly I got this idea. To have a blog about our family. 

Welcome to follow our life!