22 December 2014

CHRISTMAS ADVENTURES IN LAPLAND // TRAVEL

There is so much excitement happening this week, apart from the obvious four year old meets Christmas, we are so lucky to be heading to Lapland for the most magical 24 hours. A little while back I wrote a post to win a trip to the Arctic Circle with Transun and meet the man in red and to our absolute delight we won!

When I told F that we were going to meet Santa Claus his reaction was priceless and to be honest I can't wait either. Even as a grown up I still believe in the magic of Christmas and I'm a big kid at heart, so the idea of being pulled on a sledge by Huskies, taking a snowmobile over a frozen lake, building a snowman with F and taking a reindeer pulled sleigh through the frozen forest to meet Santa Claus makes me want to squeal out loud with delight.
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Tomorrow we're waking super early and flying to the northern expanses of Finland, it's going to be crazy cold at around -16C, so I'm really pleased to be taking our new winter wardrobe from the trusted Swedish brand Didriksons. When travelling somewhere with such a cold climate it's important to ensure all parts are covered and protected from the elements. So F will be wrapped from head to foot with a wool balaclava, mid-weight fleece jumper, ski socks thermals, snow mittens  and his Malö Kid's Jacket, snow suit and boots, to ensure he'll have fun in the snow.

Paul and F are going to be rocking the same colour coat which is super cute, and I love the look of this waterproof and windproof Emanuel Men's Parka for Paul. My mum who is joining us will be cosy and warm in her Angelina women's Parka which means we can have loads of fun building snowmen.

As F has already posted his letter to Father Christmas I know what he's wished for, but what I'm wishing for is a glimpse of the Northern Lights. I wonder whether Santa will make my wish come true?

*All of our winter wardrobe is c/o Didriksons. All opinions are 100% my own. 

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16 comments

  1. oooh so exciting! Hope you have an amazing, magical time xx

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  2. I am so incredibly jealous- I would absolutely love to go to Lapland, if we can afford it one day. I bet it will be magical- have the most amazing time! xx

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  3. Oh I would to see the Northern lights just once. Have an ace time and take lots of pictures xx

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  4. I so want to see the northern lights. I bet it's amazing.

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  5. How very exciting - congratulations on winning this trip, it sounds amazing! I hope that you all have a lovely time. Keep warm!

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  6. Oh my goodness have a wonderful time, what an exciting place to be visiting :)

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  7. Hope you have an amazing time - it is on my wishlist and am going to be saving hard next year as I think it will be the last year we can do it with isaac

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  8. Oh how exciting I hope you get to see the northern lights.

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  9. How exciting! I have always wanted to go to Lapland too. It would be amazing to see the Northern lights.

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  10. Oh wow what an amazing prize and experience to take the little man on!!! I cannot wait to read all about it and see all those wonderful wintery clothes in action

    Laura x

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  11. Can't wait to read about it! Hope you had an amazing time! x

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  12. I hope you guys have a time of your life! It must be a wonderful trip.
    Stay warm!

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  13. I can't wait to read your post! and to chat all things Lapland when we meet next!! x

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  14. We love Didriksons! Such a brilliant brand. Hope you had a great time.

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  15. Such a fantastic thing to win - what an experience for everyone x

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  16. What an amazing experience - I love how happy and excited F looks in the photo!

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