Caught on camera

It has been 4 weeks since our last big adventure, which is one reason it has been a bit quiet on the blog.  I sort of needed to take a break after several large posts in a row.  At the same time, after so many big adventures, remembering to take pictures during the day to day has somewhat taken a backseat, leaving me with little to really write about.  

That being said, I did not completely neglect to record some of the things we have been up to these days...  

Just a typical look at what it's like to go to the grocery store without a car.  My trusty side-kick joins me on this adventure every 2-3 days.  

It wasn't particularly warm, but that didn't stop an impromptu play picnic in the backyard.

I took on a tie-dye project with some girlfriends just for fun.

Play-date dress up fun with a friend from school.

We haven't had snow in Kampen, so we created our own snow-scene on the window (great sensory project for kids - contact paper attached to the window using painter's tape, and cotton balls and q-tips create the snow!).

Maddie went to a friend's house for a play date, and had her first experience with mascara...

The sign of a faithful younger brother - he will play whatever his big sister wants him to play, because he idolizes her.

I absolutely adore this picture for so many reasons! :)

We fed some ducks, and very bold geese.

"Cheeeeeese!"

Taking a walk and playing sticks with friends.

Not camera shy at all.  Must be my kid!

Valentine's Day is not really celebrated in the Netherlands.  We had some friends over to play that afternoon and decided to bring a little Valentine fun to the day.

Cookie decorating!  

It was a big hit.

Most importantly, a yummy hit!