Easter in Vaals

We went away for the Easter weekend. We rented a little vacation home in Vaals with friends. Our friends have two children as well, a girl, Imogen, who is Tobias' age and a boy, Euan, Lorelei's age. So, that's a perfect match I guess. Here are Tobias and Imogen hunting for eggs in the Vaals, Limburg (south of the Netherlands) scenery.

We didn't have the nicest weather during our weekend, but that did not really matter because most of our time was spent either in the swimming pool, or in the indoor play-area. Tobias swam without armbands for the first time and actually swam... No laps or anything yet, but at least something like quarter laps, without sinking or going under. He even jumped of the started blocks at the deep end without a problem.... So, I guess he can swim now.... all he needs is some swimming technique and he will be pretty much ready for his swimming diploma :-).


For news on Tobias' sister Lorelei visit: Lorelei Michelle

Down the Slide

Like I said in previous posts, spring is here! That means playing outside, and also, going to the playground. Last year they renewed a playground just a few blocks from our house. It is really nice now and we went there a week ago (or so). Both Tobias and Lorelei had lots of fun, albeit, in completely different way, except this one: going down the slide. At first Lorelei was watching Tobias do that and then laughing at him. Then we kind of helped Lorelei slide down and then Tobias wanted to go down the slide together! That was so sweet of him and as you can see, it makes for a sweet picture too, right?


For news on Tobias' sister Lorelei visit: Lorelei Michelle

Biking.... Together

Tobias is a real biker now. He is pretty much a full blown traffic participant. This morning we rode our bikes to school together and he is doing sooooo well, ans he is sooooo proud :-) (So am I of course...). Since spring is here and more outside playing is done, there had also been some biking together. Lorelei has Tobias' old tricycle and Tobias on his own bike and off we go into the Poort (alley way) behind our house.

Fun for all, and worth a picture!


For news on Tobias' sister Lorelei visit: Lorelei Michelle