11 Months!

 This little cutie pie is 11 months old! She is a busy gal. She has started standing on her own and we have the camera ready for that first step.

 Look at those teeth :) She loves to eat...everything but bananas.

Kisses for those little cheeks :)

We will be away at a conference for the next week...so see you soon and pictures to come!

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 I had a wonderful evening going out on the town with my best friend for my birthday.

Lekker Pannekoek!

 My family took me to my favorite pannekoeken cafe for a early birthday lunch!

Sela likes to color! She wants to do everything older brother is doing. :)

This is the day!

Psalm 118:24

                        This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.

I overheard someone ask a mom of 4 year old twin boys and a 12 month old daughter how she is, "able to do it." Her answer really hit me. "One day at a time." was her answer. It made me think of this verse in Psalms and to take one day at a time and to enjoy each day. 

Canons

 Here is Kees playing on the canons on the Onze Lieve Vrouwewal along the Maas river. This city wall was built in 1229! In front of the wall is a nice park and beautiful view of the river.

Back to School!

It was back to school for Kees this morning bright and early!

He was excited to get back to see his friends and teachers. The parents stayed for a while in the class this morning. The kids all went around and told their names...each child was being shy after being away for the summer. I noticed one little boy (same age as Kees) crossing his arms. Then the boy shouted out frustrated at how slow the name game was going, "If this is going to take any longer than I'm going to go home!" It was pretty funny. Anyway Kees had a great day back. You can keep Kees in your prayers... going to school in a language that is not your first language can't be easy. Kees told me that he hurt his hand on the playground and prayed for Jesus to make it better. I'm pretty sure praying is not something the teachers or kids ever see so Kees is also learning that not everyone prays or knows Jesus. 

 So proud of Kees!