We tried out two new things on Saturday, and the first was the ISB football game. We were all excited to take in some real life American football. It was a very warm day in Brussels and a perfect one to spend outside.
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| The half-time entertainment brought to you by the Vastine children and their famous shadow puppets. No marching band today. :( |
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| Go Raiders! |
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| When your team is clobbering the other team, the Turtles to be exact, you tend to find other things to do besides watching the game. These two made up a "knock over the can with a crushed can" type of game. Hey, they were entertained and there was no fighting...go for it! |
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| Then it was on to downtown Brussels, via the metro, for the comic fest or Stripfeest, but I didn't want you to think we were dragging our kids to something inappropriate. So, comic fest it is. :) Did you know Belgium is known for comics? |
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| There was a parade on Saturday afternoon that boasted "Macy's like" balloons. They were certainly big balloons, but I'm thinking maybe not a the same level as the Macy's parade balloons. Here is the Atomium. |
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| And of course, no parade in Brussels would be complete without a Manneken Pis balloon. What a crack up! |
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| Allison was shocked by the size of his....cheeks. :) |
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| The redcoats are coming!!! |
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| Comic book creators were on hand to sign autographs and several were creating drawings inside the books purchased by fans. Okay, I think this is what was happening. I didn't actually hear anyone speaking English, so I'm just running with this version of the story. |
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| This is our comic in Hoeilaart! |
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| Smurf treats...the Smurfs also come from Belgium! |
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| Strolling through Brussels on our way to the Grand Place to do a little shopping. |
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| Such a GORGEOUS day! We just don't get too many weekends like this. |
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| Thomas and his new friend at the market near the Grand Place. |
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| I finally talked him into some Vans. I think he likes them. |
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| For our nephew. Too bad he's only 12. |
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| Ahhhh....now that is a lovely, familiar sight! |
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| My fave of the day! |
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And, while shopping at a sports store today, we picked up this new soccer ball. Love it!!!
Until next time,
Wendy |
