This blog began when our family moved to Delft, The Netherlands in 2008. We have since returned to the USA, but kept the title along with many fond memories.
Feb 17, 2009
Feb 16, 2009
Out and About with the Kids
Here are a few shots with Lucas and Hailey at an indoor playground we frequent.
Feb 10, 2009
Artwork & Handwriting
Lucas and Hailey made paper valentines,clay and plastic straw porcupines, and are learning to write the letters in their names.
The Euromast
A few weekends ago, we took a short jaunt (20 min car ride) to Rotterdam to check out the 185 m high Euromast. Similar to Seattle's Space Needle, there are elevators and stairs to various viewing decks, a resturant & gift shop, hundreds of windows, and a rotating elevator, the "Euroscope." It was very cold and windy outside, but we all loved beholding several cities from inside the Euroscope.
Jan 20, 2009
Kids Start Dutch Preschool
Lucas and Hailey recently embarked on their first school experience at a local Dutch "peuterspeelzaal" around the corner. They attend for 3 hours twice a week. They have created some lovely masterpieces out of clay and with paint. Both seem to be adjusting and both are beginning to pick up the language. They will learn parts of the body (in Dutch) next week.
Jan 12, 2009
Dec 23, 2008
Tom's New Bike
Although it was locked in multiple ways, Tom's bike was recently stolen. The bright side, was the insurance claim helped pay for an even cooler bike...a FOLDING bike. It's compact, wheels like a piece of luggage when folded, and can be taken on public transportation for free. Very cool engineering.
CAR IN THE CANAL
Fortunately, it wasn't ours...about 200 meters from our door, this car took a swim- yikes!
Dec 22, 2008
The Dom Cathedral in Koln, Germany
We took a quick overnight to check out famous Christmas markets and behold this amazing golthic church.
Happy to See Poppa & Grammy
December 5th Poppa and Grammy arrived from the USA to celebrate Sinterklaas (some more) with us!
Traditional Dutch Dress
Our holiday cards will be quite late this year due to shipping problems from shutterfly; however, here is a sneak peek at what's in store...
Nov 30, 2008
Zwarte Piet & Sinterklaas
Mid November Sinterklaas arrived in the Netherlands from Spain. His Moroccan helpers, "zwarte piets" (black Petes) help him deliver treats, candy, and eventually gifts on December 5th. In Delft there was a fun parade and activities for the children. In America, we wouldn't paint our faces black...but in the Netherlands, it's just part of the celebratory fun to be like Pete.
Nov 27, 2008
3rd Birthday...Nov 14th
Lucas and Hailey celebrated 3 years of life with a loosely themed Knight and Princess party. Our talented friend, Claire, made the castle cake and joined her daughters and some other friends to enjoy the festivities. Presents were a huge hit and greatly appreciated by Hailey and Lucas.
Nov 17, 2008
Open Air Museum
Running through a giant maze, visiting a "farm", and riding an old-fashioned bicycle
Nov 6, 2008
By the Way
I realize we've been slacking on good postings...I think we may have a Halloween picture or two and hopefully something else to report soon.
Lucas and Hailey will celebrate their 3rd birthday next week (Nov 14th) and they can hardly stand the excitement and anticipation of opening gifts. Amy is enjoying new friends, playing racquetball again, and going to Delft's open markets.
Lucas and Hailey will celebrate their 3rd birthday next week (Nov 14th) and they can hardly stand the excitement and anticipation of opening gifts. Amy is enjoying new friends, playing racquetball again, and going to Delft's open markets.
Oct 10, 2008
Hailey and Lucas get Dizzy
Hi everyone,
We stopped a park in Sterebek, Belgium (where we were staying) to let the kids get out and romp. Really cool park - lots of great playground architecture - Hailey and Lucas found a spinning mushroom that... well... see for yourself...
We stopped a park in Sterebek, Belgium (where we were staying) to let the kids get out and romp. Really cool park - lots of great playground architecture - Hailey and Lucas found a spinning mushroom that... well... see for yourself...
Mussels in Brussels!
G'day!
October 2nd thru October 4th was spent exploring the lovely city of Brussels! We spent Friday exploring the Grand Plats, Brussels' city square. The gilded buildings were beautiful. Our trip to Brussels would not be complete without Waffles, Mussels and Frites (Fries). The Belgians double fry their frites, making them extra tasty, especially for the kids. We also saw the "Mannequin Pis"- a statue of a little boy peeing (we now know why Hailey has had so many accidents lately). We also stoped by the Comic Book Museum which, coincidentally, was celebrating the 50 year anniversary of the beloved Smurfs - who knew they were Belgian?
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