Yearly Archives: 2009

The Openluchtmuseum (literally “Open Air Museum”) is a collection of restored historic buildings, staffed by people in traditional costumes. They do traditional crafts (and naturally, sell the products) and have activities for the kids. But mostly, it’s just a very … Continue reading →

We had a wonderful three weeks in Canada seeing friends and family. Of course, there’s never enough time to see everyone or do everything that we’d like to do while we’re there, but we did the best we could and … Continue reading →

All this ending has been hard – saying goodbye to my classmates and teachers and to the wonderful daycare providers at the Inburgering daycare and the babysitter who takes Liam on Fridays when there daycare isn’t open – knowing that … Continue reading →

Just a bunch of cute photos of Liam from the last couple weeks. On his bike – he can’t really pedal it yet, but he likes to try. Intent on spinning the salad spinner – it’s fascinating. In the closet … Continue reading →

Today was the actual last day of our Dutch course (for most of the class anyway). We’ve all been studying at least a year (most of the people finishing 3-6 months more than that) and we’re done. Since it was … Continue reading →

Today we went down Evian’s and Joost’s for dinner, a nice time with Ivo’s family . Leo took some cute pictures of the kids. It’s really fun to see the cousin’s playing together, even if Mika and Niek are somewhat … Continue reading →

We had a great celebration of the Fourth yesterday, hosted by my friend Angie. Lots and lots of yummy food including a gargantuan spinach-artichoke dip and a barbecue, all culminating in making smores over a fire. I fulfilled my craving … Continue reading →

I haven’t been taking a lot of photos since our vacation because it’s been pretty busy and somewhat stressful for me. On the 22nd and 23rd of June I did the Staatsexamen II. What this is is a proficiency test … Continue reading →

Today was the second last class for our group, and the last class with Henny – we had two teachers, one on Mondays and one on Thursdays and Fridays. Most of the students were also finished with their Dutch lessons … Continue reading →

A special event today, both for my friend BG, who graduated with a Masters, and for us, since Ivo’s parents came up to babysit Liam so we could go and be adults for the afternoon. Here’s the happy bg, getting … Continue reading →