Author Archives: Harmony

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 →

Liam’s car also plays music, which he plays and then dances to: Oh, and random shots of the cats. I think these pics capture each of their personalities quite well. Mackenzie Fraser

A night of card games and conversation to celebrate the New Year. Today we went down to Ivo’s parents for a family dinner. Here’s Liam asleep in the car in his new seat. We try to time travel to coincide … Continue reading →

Wishing you and yours a happy and joyous 2009! In the Netherlands, tradition says the old year has to be chased away with fireworks. Here’s what it’s like here in our quiet neighbourhood when the New Year comes in! Very … Continue reading →