Making Cookies

A Family Christmas Party

We had a family Christmas party with my mom's side of the family last night. Here are a few pictures...and yes...that's me & Jaïr playing the guitar.

Hadrian's first Sinterklaas

Hadrian received his gifts from Sinterklaas the other day. I think he's excited about his chocolate letter!

It's beginning to look a lot like Chirstmas

Yesterday was the perfect day to get our Christmas tree. The weather was beautiful; cold, but sunny! Matthan loves being outdoors and so of course he loved getting our tree and helping us choose just the right one. Matthan also got some new boots yesterday from Nana & Papa, they look like alligators - the boots that is - and he really loves those too! In the evening we decorated the tree and I being the not very practical one, thought it would be fun for Matthan to help put the bulbs on. Well at first it didn't go too well, he was just throwing them towards the tree...yikes! But then we figured out a system, I would take the bulb out of the package, Matthan would take it over to the tree, which ever side he thought needed it, and then give it to Jaïr to put on the tree. It was fun! And now, officially our house looks decked out for Christmas, well at least the inside :)

Pumpkins

Here are pictures of our pumpkins, Matthan & Hadrian at the pumpkin patch! Matthan had fun, but Hadrian was a little cranky.

Beautiful Boys

Our two beautiful boys! Matthan (2) & Hadrian (5 months)

Oma & Opa

Oma & Opa were here with us for 3 weeks. They really enjoyed seeing Hadrian for the first time and Matthan loved having the extra attention. We did a lot while they were here. All of us went down to Seaside, OR and up the WA coast for about a week. Opa & Jaïr built a sandbox for Matthan, which he loves too! Unfortunately so far this summer the weather hasn't been really great. We did have a few nice days, but not very consistent. Oma enjoyed sitting outside as much as possible and reading books with Matthan, especially One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish.

Apple of my eye

Summer Fun

2nd Birthday @ the Zoo

Matthan turned 2 today and on Saturday we took him to the zoo for his birthday! He loved it, he really enjoyed the animals and all the other little kids that were there. We had cake and presents for him that evening and as most 2 yr olds he got distracted on every gift not wanting to open the others.

The Beach

We went to the beach for Memorial Day. We had a lot of fun!

2 Month Smiles

When Hadrian isn't spitting up, he feels pretty good and gives us lots of smiles & coos.

Brothers

Matthan & Hadrian are doing well together! Matthan really does adore his little brother and at times Hadrian thinks Matthan's pretty cool too.

The Birth of Our Second Son

Reitsma Update

The holidays are over and life is slowing down a little bit, just in time for a break, before it speeds up again with the birth of our second baby. The holidays were nice; w had a great time with Matthan as he was more interested in gift opening and ripping paper. He also really enjoyed looking for Christmas trees. The day after Christmas Jaïr's parents came for a 10 day visit. It was so good to see them and have them at our house again. About a week before they arrived Matthan learned the word "opa" (dutch for grandpa) he said it the whole time Opa was here and used it appropriately too! Of course, Opa thought that was wonderful! We are in the process of getting Matthan's new room ready before the baby comes. Jaïr is really busy with his work and I may soon have a part-time job from home. That's about all the news for now.