March 31

Jari takes the corners for his team.  He usually makes a perfect curve for a chance to score.

March 30

The boys enjoy a warm, sunny afternoon at kermis in Helmond on March 25th.  Oma and Opa surprised us by showing up to join us in the fun.

March 29

Eralier this month (March 25th) we held our first BBQ of the season.  Everybody enjoys this time of year.

March 28

A different view from the soccer fields...village life in Belgium.

March 27

Another aspect of homeownership...emptying the sewer.  YUCK!  Unfortunately it didn't take care of the problems with the pipes we had hoped it would...onto round 2.

March 26

Here's Kaeden playing with his Wijchmaal soccer team.  They need just one more win to become champions!  This game didn't bring them any closer as they lost, but it was fun to see him play after making a fast and long trip south of Hasselt.

March 25

An afternoon celebrating Michel's birthday.  What beautiful weather we've been able to enjoy!

March 24

Jari hasn't had a very successful year so far in soccer, but he certainly works hard and is the most devoted player there is.  He signed with a new, higher level club this month and is excited to begin his new season as a player for Bocholt.

March 23

Erwin points out a sight to Jari as we drive home from Helmond.  Jari is always very interested in what his papa has to say, and learns a great deal from him.

March 22

A fire burned down the Speelhuis and the original cube houses in Helmond.  I found the original book stuffed in some of Erwin's treasures about the maker of the Speelhuis and his vision for these unique homes.

March 21

Kaeden in his stoet at school. Meanwhile, Jari collects tons of candy and goodies. He had a blast!

March 20

Happy St. Patricks Day on March 17th! (aka Little Green troll day)

March 19

No pics today, so here's another from yesterday.

March 18

Kaeden during our climbs at the caves by St. Petersburg. What a fun day we had

March 16

Managed to get hives again. I guess I have developed allergies later in life...and it isn't fun!

March 15

My creation during flower arranging class with the women's club.

March 14

We didn't see any beavers, but sure saw plenty of signs of them on our geocaching trip today. Erwin and I spent the day together caching while waiting for our appointment with the laser acupuncturist at the quit smoking institute. We stopped smoking today!

March 13

This is what I call having fun being a mom...and having happy kids. This picture is my ideal of motherhood.

March 12

Gas being placed in our home...finally!

March 11

Lunchtime picnic during geocaching adventures.

March 10

A family picture in front of the Tomp tower in Lommel.

March 7

No pictures made till March 10th...unbelievable...we did dancing videos instead, but I won't load those so here's a picture of the ref during Jari's soccer game. Vote: Retire! or Here's to claiming his youth!

March 6

Sleepyheads!

March 5

Made a volcano with Jari today using baking soda and vinegar for lava. He thought it was pretty cool!

March 4

Went to Genk and followed their newest speurtocht called Onderste Boven, which was a walk through the village discussing aspects of the mining. It was a difficult hunt for the kids, but fun to get out and explore a new area as a fmaily.

March 3

Erwin gives my eggs a score every week. These were 9's...I have never had a 10...his manner of keeping me challenged enough to try. Sundays are egg days...

March 2

Jari playing in the panna kooi at Boneput. This is the day he met Yasar, who plays for the Bocholt national team.

March 1

This is what being a mama is all about. Clean pants after our playdate at the park...

February 29

I can't believe I didn't make any pictures on the extra day this year...but I guess I didn't. So, here's Jari having dessert Jari style...with a movie :-)

February 28

Ardeens gebraad for dinner. Tastes like smoked ham.

February 27

A bridge we passed on our geocaching adventures in Helmond.

February 26

Loved this stump Jari found in the woods by Bakel while we were geocaching.

February 25

Brug der Zuchten

February 18

What a Saturday...first Maaskantje and Cafeteria 't Pleintje, then meeting Jari Litmanen in Ajax Stadium...just call it a day of legend...

February 16

Jari and I played some paper games today.

February 15

A surprise in the mail from my mom. She wrote a note with the gift: To my beautiful Tera Michele, Hope you will wear this bracelet in memory of Lisa, in honor of Joanne and for the miracle that didn't slip away!! I love you so very much and thnak God everyday for my daughter and for taking care of her for me. Love, Mom

February 14

Happy Valentine's Day dinner...yum!

February 13

Sleepyhead...this is a familiar sight in the evening. This one I took through the window looking in from outside...this is what the neighbors see...haha

Febraury 12

Valentine's Day Celebration!

Sledding at Kasteel Elsloo!

Getting oil for the kachel to keep us warm while we wait for gas to be installed.

Febraury 11

Happy Birthday Ilse!

A super fun day playing on the ice at Kasteel Croy!

Febraury 10

I won a drill at GS Beek Kienavond!

Febraury 9

Here's the look my husband gives me when he goes against my word.

Mama- "Jari, first homework and then voetbal plaatjes."

Papa- "Here's plaatjes before homework and after you can hve some more!"

Febraury 8

KAV Women's Club Whoopie Pie evening.

Febraury 7

Again no pictures, so here's one of my boys playing instead of searching for the cache at Nederweert War cemetary.