We tried to fly again today. In vain :(
It turned out that the wind was too strong to fly safely.
We still enjoyed ourselves though.
It was a spectacular sight to see the balloon fill up with air. Unfortunately that was all the action we were going to get. Although, we were also supposed to help fold the balloon and put it in the bag. Well, makes a change from folding the laundry :)
Next week we will try again! Fourth time is a charm?!
Celebrate!
Our summer vacation started today! I've been looking forward to this moment so much, because I'm desperate to have LESS STRESS! Although next week seems to be rather fully booked already :(
Anyway, I'm determined to enjoy it to the max. Now bring on the good weather!
One moment of stillness this afternoon.
Busy times here with the end of the schoolyear near. Lots of events happening and parties to attend. Yesterday we held our own party for Amber.
The day was a success.
Some highlights were:
Unwrapping presents
Off for an adventure
A water fight (it was warm!)
Birthday treats for the children to take home
And grandma made another party dress.
Another reason to celebrate is that this is my 400th post! I would love to do a give-away, but I just wouldn't manage it right now. Perhaps a bit later on when life isn't so hectic.
Still I would like to thank everyone who has been reading some or many of those 400 posts. Blogging has definitely enriched my life and I still enjoy it very much!
Happy weekend everyone!
So how do you like my freshly painted walls here on my blog? And how about the new banner? A beautiful job done by my Photoshop talented husband. One subtle hint of me was enough to get him in action... thanks baby!
Back to the real world...I loved this little scene this afternoon. It doesn't happen very often that I have all three children at home after school due to their busy social lives and sports etc. This was such a cosy scene. Simon and Amber had a cookie and Linus some raisins. I had never put Linus in that (much loved) Ikea chair yet, but even though it is still too big for him, he was very comfortable in it. And when he was done he let me know by making hgmrhmgr-sounds that he wanted to get on the floor. That's my boy!
And I even got a little sewing done. Yay, a good day!
Our fridge is so typically us: colourful and eclectic and -alright- messy.
I love these two pieces of art by Amber. The drawing she made last year before Linus was born. Don't we all look neat and perfect? And I look so slim too, even though I was about 7 months pregnant then... good girl!
This paperhand parrot is wonderful as well, I think. And I'm very proud of the fact that I personally placed that crochet magnet on its eye... what a smashing detail!
More fridge art here. And on this weird and wonderful place that is Flickr there is also this group where people simply show there fridges.
A few weeks back Michel, Linus and I, plus Michel's sister and her boyfriend went to a wonderful exhibition in Amersfoort. It was called Wonderland, Through The Looking Glass and showed a very diverse selection of imaginative art.
These paper figures seemed so carelessly put together and yet they were so life-like.
The two most impressive pieces were two incredible realistic creatures by Australian artist Patricia Piccinini.
I couldn't keep my eyes off them. It reminded me so much of when I first saw Ron Mueck's work a few years ago.
There were many more surprising and wonderful things to see there. I'd really recommend a visit if you live anywhere near. You can see some more photos here.
Michel's sister and her boyfriend fiancee went back home to Australia today. It's always sad to see them go, because we quite literally live worlds apart. However, even though it may take us a while, we have made definite plans to go and visit them in Australia!
Sunny
Sunnies
Left: Linus at Queensday 2008
Right: Linus at Queensday 2009
What a difference a year makes!
And although we don't use it very often nowadays, we are still very happy with our BabyCuddle!
You can read about previous Queensday celebrations here, here and here.
Some random things yesterday that made the sunny day outside even more sunnier...
My new plates. I heart them. And ahem... I ordered more online. It's my birthday in a few days so I could justify this to myself ;)
Tulips. Can you spot the odd one out?
A fresh one-year old that makes bfbfmmm-sounds when he plays with his new car.
I hope you'll have some sun today as well!
