I've been slowly going native in the "motherland" Latvia for the last 10 years, after growing up in sub-tropical Brisvegas, Australia ... analysing the differences, advantages, life styles in both places.
Many of the images on this site are by husband Jem - and most of the images on the site are of my offspring Tiss and Mik.
Notice the pic is really fuzzy, Jem must have had a few too many
I love that you got the kids excited about it! :)