Happy Moeder's Daag!

Okay, so a bit belatedly, but still, it was my first, so I'm pretty excited about it. Hope all of you who are, or who have, mother's, enjoyed the day! Jaya started out the tradition in good form - playing nicely downstairs while Kelsey brought me breakfast in bed, and then handing me a lovely card his new friends helped him make. I look forward to years of macaroni cards and bad coffee in bed!

As for our dutch travels, they are progressing quite nicely. We spent a few days in Utrecht with Kelsey's dad's cousin and her family.

Utrecht is a beautiful city - more laid back than Amsterdam and in some ways, more historic. Gorgeous canals that just sing out to be sat beside in the sunshine with coffee. Unfortunately, it was raining, and Jaya doesn't drink coffee, but still, very pretty.

Kelsey also got to see his 97 year old great-aunt, who was thrilled to see him.

Oh, and there was a parking lot for bikes. With space for 40,000. And that's just one of several. Did I mention they like their bikes here?

Then it was on to Zeijen, a village of about 800 - a pretty big change from the big cities. Our hosts are the family that Kelsey stayed with when he came to the Netherlands at age 13. They are super happy to see him and it's been lots of fun getting to know them all.

Yesterday, we went to the "dutch venice" and today went for a cycle through the countryside. Jaya whined through most of it, but I know he's secretly having a great time.

So, we will explore the country some more over the next few days, and let you know how it goes. Hope all's well where you are.