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!!!)

Dolphinarium

As a big treat, Moeke and Grandpa brought the girls to the Dolphinarium in The Netherlands. It was so much fun! Hayli's most favorite part was the dolphin show... She was always pointing out the dolphins (even when we went to the other parts of the park).

The trainers even rode the dolphins like surfboards!!!

Hayli also enjoyed trying to surf herself! What can we say? Hayli loves the water... she gets that from mama and dada. =0)

Hayli also liked the sail boats at the sand box!

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.

Hayli the Musical Composer

Hayli is definitely musically talented...

Locked Out

Today I left with Hayli to go to DelHaize... I had the van keys but completely forgot to get a house key. So, Hayli decided spending her time waiting while teaching herself what each of the buttons did at the steering wheel. Hey... it kept her happy while we waited for Auntie Elisabeth to get home! =0)

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!!!