Summer evening in the 1940’s in Sweden.

My grandfather Nils and my grandmother Karin are in the front seat. Nils loved cars and often invited friends for a ride.

Back then not many people owned a car. Here they are with friends, all excited as if they were going to fly an airplane. I love the “helmets” Nils and his friend are wearing!

Nils and Karin had four children and although they worked hard running a store, they also enjoyed good times with friends. They had some great times, grandma told me.

Although I never got a chance to meet my grandpa Nils, I have all of his old photo albums. My grandmother tells me that he was a playful boy who wanted to make life happy. He always spoiled my grandmother with fancy clothes and presents.

When Nils died, too early, it changed everything for my grandmother. She had to support four children on her own. Yet she still loved Nils very much. She never spoke badly of him, although he was a bit careless with money, he always wanted the best for her.

Nils could turn a grey day into magic, as you can see in the picture. ~shared by @krokodilmamman