Tiptoe Through the Tulips

It's hard to believe that in just over two hours, we arrived at Keukenhof.  This beautiful park is in Holland (aka the Netherlands), and has been one of the most popular destinations in this country for the last 60 years.  There are over seven million flowers for visitors to feast their eyes on.  My pictures will never do this place justice, but here are a few for you to enjoy.

I think this is one of my favorites of the day!

My boys were very good sports about looking at flowers all day.

Instead of these, we bought some little wooden shoes for our Christmas tree, and the kids got keychains.  There was a shoemaker who was personalizing them.  They are perfect!

There was a petting zoo.  I was pretty sure Thomas was going to try to take the calf home.  He loved having this little pig run between his legs.

We took a boat ride through the canals and flower fields.

I swear they are real!

The stepping stones.  This caused a little anxiety for the moms.  Who would fall in first??  Luckily, no one did.

I knew I liked these...they are called "Mickey Mouse".

I love this shot.  Check out the background.  It's like "Where's Waldo?"

Absolutely breathtaking!

I made them tiptoe through the tulips. :) 

I have hundreds more to show you.  I'll post on Shutterfly and Facebook too.  Another stop we can check off the list.  But, I fully intend to go back again.  Shhhh...don't tell Chris. :)

Until next time,

Wendy

Happy Birthday, Chris!

Today, Chris turned the big 3-8!  Aside from a full work day of 9-5 (boo), he had a great day of celebrating.

A special message to Daddy on his big day.  She made him a poster and a sweet card too.

So excited to watch Daddy open his gifts.  He wanted a new backpack since his pack was called a "murse" in another post (not by me!)  This one looks more manly.  And, ignore the pink tissue paper and polka dot bag...I have a limited supply of gift bags here. 

Have I mentioned that Chris is a coffee snob?  Well, we have a coffee pot, and it works perfectly fine.  But, he wanted something a little fancier.  Not sure this Braun coffee pot is much fancier (???), but it better work well for 92 USD.  In my opinion, it is very basic for that kind of money, but then again, I'm not a coffee drinker...or a snob. ;)

We had dinner at our little café in Hoeilaart.  It's a simple little place where everyone knows your name. Okay, they don't know our names, but they sure are nice and friendly...and they speak English.

After dinner, it was time for cake!  I have to purchase the cake mix and frosting at the American store in Antwerp.  You just can't find those luxuries at a Belgian grocery store.

Oh yes, that is a beer mug on the cake.  Look out Cake Boss. :)  Allison started the decorating, but gave up quickly.

Look at Thomas...I don't think he could love his Daddy more.  

My three loves

The birthday wouldn't be complete without a chat on Skype with his twin.  Happy Birthday to Jerry too!

Thank you for all of the calls and Facebook messages.  I know he felt very loved today.

Until next time,
Wendy