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Two weeks ago we celebrated my sister-in-law's 40th birthday.
It was a big event for her.
Great seeing that side of the family again in bigger numbers.

Here Minna is with Saara and Niina. She is such a sweetheart.

I love this out-take!

Niina had waited to see her second cousins, and they spent some time having fun outside the restaurant.

Happily galloping :)

Niina will be wearing that outfit for her big Indepence Day Ball. I'm happy we found something girly and age appropriate, as opposed to some dresses I've seen in previous years. This one has a nice 50's vibe to it with the halterneck.

The mayor of Helsinki hosts a huge ball at the Finlandia House for all the city's 4th graders. The class has been practicing their dances for three weeks now and the general concensus is that it's fun. yes, even the boys have told me so.

They will perform the dances for the elementary school and parents on Dec 1st, before heading out to the Ball.

Expect loads of photos that weekend ;)