John and Dan in Amsterdam

At Albert Cyup market

Lekker broodje haring

At de Taart of m'n Tante

Remembering Oma

We remember Oma a year after her passing.
While in Amsterdam recently, Sonya took me to a cafe called De taart van m'n tante.
(The tart from my aunty)
It was like a shrine to the decorating tastes of Oma - carpet table cloths, plastic flowers, multi-coloured handmade blankets, tulips, random ornaments - just like Oma's conservatory! And of course we had a slice of the ubiquitous dutch apple tart because Omas would have!

See Dorrie on Wereld Omroep (World Radio Nederland)

Family visit

On Saturday Tanté Mien, José and Maya came to visit Max. Quite a journey for Tanté Mien especially, who travelled up from Venray on the train. She's 90 years old and so sprightly! It was so lovely of them all to visit us. Max is a true dutchie- he isn't even registered in NZ yet. He's eligible for a dutch passport too.
Also this week Aunt Helen, Katherine and Stevie came to visit. Helen was in Amsterdam for just a few days after a work trip to Madrid. It was lovely to see them too, but I forgot to take photos. Whoops.

We took Max in for his 1 month checkup this morning. He's growing fast and all looks good. He's gained over a kilo since he was born- luckily he's also getting taller too!