Middelkerke - The Beach

Today was Hayli's first beach experience. I knew she would love it... once she got the hang of it.

Although the weatherman promised a nice sun-filled, 22 degree-Celcius (72 degrees Fahrenheit) day at the coast, it was just a bit windy... so much for suntanning! =0)

Hayli walked along the beach with grandpa. She really enjoyed that, and the sand wasn't even cold...

What can I say? We had so much fun that Hayli even lost her pants! LOL

After a couple of hours in the sand, we were starving and decided to get something quick to eat before heading back home. Unfortunately, the tearoom wasn't as quick as we had hoped. Hayli was entertained by Moeke and Grandpa until our food finally arrived.

To end the day, Hayli let off some steam by running around the trapoline with grandpa! (Check out Hayli's new jeans since her pants were SO soaked from her water encounter!!!)

Happy Birthday Grandpa!!!

Today was Hayli's Grandpa's birthday. Grandpa worked but then it was off to get some yummy spagetti and free ice cream from the spagetti restraunt (Pierret) -- lunch. Hayli rode the horsie at the play area while we waited for our food.

Once our food arrived and Hayli was finished, Hayli decided that the horsie needed to eat too!

After a while, we made some room for frits -- dinner.

Finally we had dessert. Auntie Elisabeth made some really good cupcakes and decorated them too!!!

We ended the night with playing board games... what fun! We were just happy we could share this birthday with Grandpa this year... last year we missed it!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDPA!!!

Fun at McDonalds in Overijse

Today we were tired of being cooped up inside the house. It was a typical overcast day in Overjise, so we went to McDonalds to play.

The Efteling

Six of us (Moeke, Grandpa, Mama, Hayli, Auntie Elisabeth, & Andy) went to the Efteling today. It was a lot of fun. Hayli & Moeke went on the carousel ride.

Then there was the boat ride that we all went on. There were a TON of ducks there on the lake! I think this may have been Hayli's favorite ride!

Then Auntie Elisabeth convinced Mama and Hayli to go on the pirate boat ride that went in circles. Mama almost got sick taking this video! Hayli thought this ride was pretty fun too - WEEEEEEEEEEE...

Then it was time for a snack. What better than a warm sugar waffle with whipped cream? YUMMY!!!

Turtles

Today Auntie Elisabeth introduced Hayli to her turtles. It was interesting!!! =0)

Auntie Elisabeth, Andy, Hayli and mommy went to the park again. There were too many little kids in the playground. So after a few minutes, we went for a walk with Vincent by the lakes.

Presents From Belgium

Today Hayli got presents from Moeke & Grandpa. She was so excited, but screamed when we ripped open the paper from the mailed box. (Christmas should be fun!!!)

Hayli got one Winnie the Pooh Halloween DVD.


"No, I got two DVDs... the other one is Mickey Mouse storytime!" Hayli was really excited. Can you tell? =0)




Oops... dropped one...

"I love my new DVDs!"

Hayli also got a Fisher Price Laugh & Learn Storybook Rhymes, but Hayli's is super special.... Hers is in Dutch!!! Hayli seems to really like it... now for the batteries...