Yearly Archives: 2009

Off to the medieval castle of Muider, the Muiderslot (slot = castle) today. The occasion was a visit from our friend A, who’s staying with us a few days – she’s American but since she’s a flight attendant it’s easy … Continue reading →

Liam is so proud of himself for walking, he can hardly contain his excitement. Well, except in this pic. But in these others you can see how excited he is about self-propelment. And in the video it really comes through.

I’m going to have to give you a ticket – dialing or talking on the phone while driving is not allowed in the Netherlands.

He’s started to climb…

Maastricht is commonly held to be one of the loveliest cities in the Netherlands, and Limburg is the only place with hills, so when Ivo got a night in one of a chain of hotels as his Christmas gift from … Continue reading →

Field trip day today – our class went to watch a trial at the court in Utrecht. Outside the court building is this, um, interesting sculpture (picture from the court website): It’s designed by a British sculptor, Nicholas Pope, and … Continue reading →

For once the time zone worked in our favour – the Inauguration was for us in the evening. Of course, this meant party time, so I invited all the Americans I know over for a little party and we watched … Continue reading →

Liam loves the Wiggles, or as we call them around here, baby crack. After his second nap he’s often unconsolably cranky and sad, but the minute I walk towards the DVD player he’s up on his knees singing and dancing … Continue reading →

Our little boy wants to do things for himself now. Eating, well, that’s best on Papa’s lap with my own utensil. Well at least moving it around with said utensil – have yet to figure out the plate to mouth … Continue reading →