Valle's show

Twins went to see Valle's show. It was actually the third time for Coco-chan. Two ladies and the snowman Valle sing and dance. They also explain about the skiing rules. Not only the twins but Pinga found the show well done. Hers one of the songs they performed. https://youtu.be/xDoQQjcRg24?si=P2Pv0886KLWxiIlh

Twins helping each other

It was flat and twins lost speed. They were helping each other by using Coco-chan's ski poles. They took turns and pull each other and moved forward. Smart tactics! Here's the movie: https://youtu.be/45IH5EV5zxQ?si=I-NEI-AQYWbkevZh

Day 4 in Trysil

QP-chan wanted to ski with Pingu. So the rest of them were skiing together. Momo-chan and Coco-chan like skiing off piste and uneven surfaces. It was almost sunny in the morning and then fog, and snow.

On the ski bus

They have been taking a ski bus at 9 am to get to the mountain. They usually ski until around 14 and take the returning bus just before 15.

Magic show

After skiing, they went to see a magic show by a Dutch magician Rob Mollie. He showed many tricks by using coins, cards, Rubik's cube, etc. He was amazing.

Trysil sign

In the afternoon, Momo-chan, Coco-chan and Pinga skied together. They found this sign near the slope so went to take photos. It was another nice day of skiing.

Skiing twins

Coco-chan started to use poles today. QP-chan tried it too. Momo-chan just started skiing by himself and found friends to ski with so he didn't ski much with the family today. Twins like to go off piste and ski among trees. Here you can see them skiing. https://youtu.be/FPYotfz3NIw?si=tuEttMTh-i-Z7a9-

Waving QP-chan

Here's QP-chan waving for Momo-chan et al on the lift.

Day 1 of skiing

It was not sunny like yesterday in Trysil but it was a good day for skiing. It was cloudy and then snowy. They had fun skiing down and it was not crowded as in Åre last year.

Cabin for a week

They will stay at this cabin for a week. It would have been nicer close to the slope but they got unlucky and their original accommodation near the slope got cancelled a few weeks ago.

Arrived in Trysil

They rented Momo-chan's ski and sent QP-chan's ski to tuning up. They are ready to start skiing tomorrow.

Lunch break in Elverum

After three hours of driving, they took a lunch break in Elverum. Pinga took this photo as she has never seen this before. It's quite practical and faster than just walking. Same kind of vehicle was parked by the mall.

On their way to Norway

They are on their way to ski park in Norway. As it's 9 to 10 hours drive, they started driving around 15 and got to Strömstad at 21:30. Because of the construction, they had to take detour and it added an hour to their drive.

Happy Valentine's day ❤️

Kids were happy with Pinga's chocolate gift. Momo-chan was explaining which chocolate contains what. QP-chan had most number of chocolates. Momo-chan and Coco-chan just had one or two.

Borrowing ski gears

There is a place in downtown that you can borrow sports gear from. Pinga was not sure but yes, they have ski gear as well. So here is Momo-chan trying out ski boots. There were not many boots or ski left but they could find ones for Momo-chan and QP-chan.

Cozy morning

Momo-chan was lying just next to Totoro this morning. Totoro had his paw on him like this.

Preparing for ski trip

They were trying on ski socks, ski pants, etc. to see what fits best. They will be leaving for skiing ok Friday.

Momo-chan lost another tooth

Momo-chan chan wiggled and pulled his tooth out by using another tooth. He has five more milk teeth left.

Disco Coco-chan

While QP-chab went out with Pingu, Coco-chan did his Japanese homework and came to school disco. Older kids organize disco for fundraiser. It was Coco-chan's first time to join. When Pinga went to pick him up, he was very happy. He said that he won dance and stop competition.

Tooth number seven 🦷

Coco-chan lost another tooth today. He told Pinga it happened while he was eating an apple at school. He put the tooth in a glass for the tooth fairy. He lost two teeth last week. He has one more tooth that is loose. It's on the bottom left.

Letter from Santa Claus

They got a letter from Santa Claus saying that he forgot the wrapping paper and he wants them to place it by the window. QP-chan put it by the window right away. Let's see when he comes to pick it up.

Cat lover Coco-chan

Momo-chan loves cats but that's same with Coco-chan. He made these cute iron beads cats and hamsters at school.

Inez and Coco-chan

Pinga was surprised to find Inez on Coco-chan's lap. Very cute!

Damon QP-chan

It's Setsubun festival. So twins and Pinga took turns and became damons.

Momo-chan lost a tooth

They came back home from Copenhagen and Momo-chan told then he lost his tooth. It was unstable and he just pulled it himself. Oh, Momo-chan!

Ice cream, as promised

Twins wanted to eat ice cream in the morning. Pinga promised them to get them after school so here they are happy with ice creams.

On the way to school

It's Saturday but Japanese school for the twins. Coco-cham was working hard as usual whereas QP-chan didn't want to study.

Soccer cup, round one!

Today, twins are doing soccer cup. They played three games together on the same team. Now they are waiting for the award ceremony.

Tomorrow is yet another soccer cup!

Heart on the pond

QP-chan found a heart on the half frozen pond. She ran to it and Pinga became worried if the ice would break and she fall into the water. But they were fine.

On the train

It looks dark outside but it was in the morning around 7:30. They were on the train to Copenhagen's and Coco-chan was doing homework after having breakfast. As there were two books less than before, he brought Robalin with him.

Pinga s birthday

They celebrated her birthday with this cake and ice cream. Coco-chan, Pingu and Pinga loved the cake. QP-chan found it ok. Momo-chan didn't like it and enjoyed mango ice cream.

Snow started to melt

It was very cold on Tuesday with minus 10C. It got warmer but still much snow left and was not easy to bike.

Peruvian sweets - king kong

Pingu's Peruvian colleague came back from Peru with Peruvian sweets. King kong has pineapple paste, dulce de leche, and peanut butter with fig. Pinga liked the pineapple layer best where Coco-chan liked dulce de leche best.

Snowy outside

Here's Totoro looking out the window. It snowed much during the night.

After the Japanese school

As usual, twins and Pinga were in Copenhagen to attend the Japanese school. Can you spot the twins?

After Aikido

Here is QP-chan carrying Coco-chan. She can carry Momo-chan too. It was minus 7C and it will be minus 10C tomorrow.

Snowed during the night

Here's Coco-chan getting ready to bike to school. It snowed during the night and they woke up to the white world.

Book review

Here's QP-chan showing Pinga what she wrote for a book review. Well-done QP-chan!

Pokemon cards

Momo-chan and Pingu came back late last night. These Pokemon cards are part of the souvenirs. Twins got so excited.

書き初め Kakizome QP-chan

There was a room to do calligraphy too. Here's QP-chan and the teacher writing kanji for star, 星.

Homework Coco-chan

Coco-cham works on homework everyday during winter break. He was doing kanji today.

New year special sessions

Twins were at the Japanese school. There were no classes but special sessions with new year activities. Here's Coco-chan trying a koma. 

https://youtu.be/PZSB6MYCXnU?si=qvPR_h13Bx2QRF5f

Pomelo

Pinga bought a pomelo. Twins were happy to see it and wanted to eat right away. Pomelo reminds then of Vancouver as they are it often.

Snow surfing QP-chan

QP-chan found a new way to go down the slope with a sleigh. She was good at it.

Snowy day

It snowed during the night and was difficult to bike to and from the school.

Snow storm

It was stormy with snow and difficult to bike from the school.

Tendon dinner

They had a Japanese guest for dinner. Pinga prepared tendon for dinner. Coco-chan liked it and ate very well.

Twin cats

They were at a mall called Burlöv Center. There they found these stuffed cats. QP-chan decided to buy one and Coco-chan followed. So here they are with their cats.

Dressed up twins

Twins dressed up for new year. Inez was cuddling with them in the sofa.

Osechi = New year food

Pinga made a bit of new year food. Twins liked them a lot but didn't like rice cake to be in the soup. They preferred to eat it with soy sauce and sea weed.