Sinterklaas Was Here!

It's fun to celebrate new things in our new country.  This year, Sinterklaas (St. Nicholas) visited us in Hoeilaart!  

Shoes were left by the fireplace before bed last night.  I'm fairly certain the tradition is for one shoe...but two boots allows for more goodies.

Their boots this morning!  I love the Sinterklaas paper. 

The spoils!

They wanted this for breakfast.  We compromised with one chocolate coin each.  Their teachers will thank me later.

Happy St. Nicholas (Sinterklaas) Day to you!

Until next time,
Wendy

Thanksgiving and Sinterklaas Collide

It was a busy but very enjoyable weekend here in Belgium.  The kids completed their soccer seasons (blog post coming tomorrow), we celebrated Thanksgiving with friends, and today the kids met Sinterklaas and Zwarte Piet.

This meal was delicious!  We managed to have a real American Thanksgiving complete with Velveeta added to the green bean casserole and Cool Whip on the pumpkin dessert!  Yum!   

The men...ready to eat!

The kid table! 

Me, Lisa, and Brandi!  Love these girls.  Thank you to Brandi and her family for welcoming us into their home.  It was a terrific evening!

 On to Sunday...Chris had a holiday party at CAT.  Families were invited to bring their children to meet Sinterklaas and Zwarte Pieten (that's more than one Zwarte Piet. :))  

Thomas was able to talk with Sinterklaas and share what he wanted for Christmas.  Sinterklaas looked up his name in his big red book, and Thomas said it was there!  He was so excited!!!

Read here...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinterklaas..to learn about Sinterklaas.
or visit here
Sinterklaas Info
 I enjoyed the humor in this one.  

Only Thomas was able to talk with him because it was for kids ten and under. :(

But, big sis did sneak in for a picture.

And, the best part (in Thomas' opinion) was the present!  Thomas received a new scooter (thank you CAT!)  He was so excited.

We hope this holiday season is off to a great start for you and your families.

Until next time,
Wendy