09/15/21
Lake slept through his first night in Holland, minus a bottle delivery somewhere in there.
We messaged the Oma downstairs, to come retrieve him at 8:00 if she would so desire π
We wanted him up to try to help the jet-lag become fully extinguished, but we ourselves really did not feel like getting up at that time π
So, Oma and Opa did take him, and a happily decorated downstairs awaited him for the morning of his first birthday π
He had a fun morning with them, a βspecial bonding time for just themβ letβs sayβ¦the fact that us parents still slept, having nothing to do with itπ€ͺ
Come afternoon, Opa had a break to take from work, so it was time for Lake to open his present from them π
A super cute little Vespa was unwrapped and made for the perfect photo prop as well π
Though Iβm not so sure what the chances of getting it back home with us are π¬π
Later in the afternoon the little one wasnβt super pleased with the idea of a nap, so Mike and I took him for a walk, which is almost always a guaranteed way to get him asleep, for at least a little while.
We ended up going almost 5.5 Km, walking through the neighbourhood and to the bridge/βwater lockβ nearer town, reading how they created a way for the fish to swim upstream, despite the river technically being blocked off.
Lock – A lock is a device used for raising and lowering boats, ships and other watercraft between stretches of water of different levels on river and canal waterways.
Journeying on, we walked by βthe switchβ, a second hand store we frequently went to when we lived here, but theyβve since downsized and it was a little bit disappointing π
Back at John and Ingeβs, it wasnβt long until Opa and Oma De Jong came over for a little afternoon dessert in honour of the day π
A cornflake, white chocolate and almond base, topped with whipped cream and strawberries.
A really nice, light and simple dessert that satisfies the sweet tooth without being over filling βΊοΈππ»π
Uncle Erwin also popped in for a little while on his way home from work, getting in some soccer training with his nephew – aka, keeping him busy so us other occupiers got a break π€ͺππ»
It was also the night for broccoli tart. A celebration treat especially for the parents for keeping Lake going for a year I suppose π€ͺπ
All in all, I think itβs a good thing in a way that Lake wonβt recall this birthday, as it would be a fair bit to live up to π
A pre birthday cake & gift giving in Saskatchewan, a pre birthday at his Aunty Judith’s with a meal, cake and gifts and then decorations, gifts and treats, after a morning spent with Oma and Opa on the actual day OF his birthday π
Special or just spoiled? You decide ππ