Let it snow...

Most of Europe, including places far south like Provence and Spain, was "blessed" by record amounts of snow this past week! It's been fun to re-discover the joys of snow with Luke, who loves to throw snowballs but hates having snowballs thrown at him! Truth be told, I'm a bit tired of the snow now (week 3) - no one knows how to drive in the snow here, there are very few snowplows to clear and salt the roads, and people don't clear their sidewalks, making walking around the city a treacherous affair. I almost miss the rain!

Also this week: Lydia turned 1 month old! She's doing great, plumping up a bit more every day.

Winding up the throwing arm


Putting snow in my bucket


I'm 1 month old!

LYDIA!!

Most of you know already that Lydia Davina Melitha Tiersky was brought into this world on December 11, 2009 at 9:03am. The birth went superbly well, as well as the recovery afterwards. Lydia is now four weeks old and is an easy-going baby. We are thrilled to have her around! Big brother Luke is adjusting, sometimes nicely sometimes not, to having a little sister.

Here are a few of our favorite pictures:

Hanging out at the hospital


The proud papa, just minutes after the birth


Luke eating my lunch at the hospital, with Lydia happily snoozing in her crib


Day 3 - she's a good sleeper


US passport ID picture


Luke and Alex playing in the snow on our balcony. We've been getting record snowfall here!

Where has the time gone?

October and November flew by, and now it's december already and I only have 10 more days to go until the baby is "supposed" to come out. High time to update the blog with some of our favorite pics from october and november!

Luke listening to the baby with his stethoscope:


And kissing his little sister:


This was an early birthday celebration for my brother and Luke, who both share the same birthday. Luke also loved playing with his big cousins Tanguy and Eloise. He still talks about them!


In early november we did a weekend getaway with our close friends and their kids to ... east flanders. Ok, not a very exciting destination, but we had a good time regardless! Here are my friends zoe and alexia. We were all born within a few weeks of eachother.


Here's me and daddy being silly for Halloween:


November 16 was my birthday, and I had not one, not two, but three birthday parties. I understand that when I blow out a candle I get a gift! My favorite birthday party was with my pals Zoe and Alexia. We all received way too many gifts, but mostly our daddies enjoyed playing with the toys!




Next posting will hopefully be of the new baby!! Stay tuned!

last nice weekend at the shore?

Last weekend may have been the last really nice weekend at the belgian shore. We took advantage by playing in the sand, getting our feet wet (a bit too cold for swimming though!), and taking pictures of the whole family.

St. Remy

Some of our favorite pictures from a quick trip to Provence to see Nonna...

In the pool with Nonna


Chilling at the animal farm


Bonding with the fish and the cousins


Being silly with the cousins and Nonna



Hanging out with friends Liz, Dave and Maddy


Celebrating Maddy's birthday


Alex and Dave taking their first glider plane trip



All pictures from our trip can be found by clicking here

USA vacation

Too many pictures to include but here are some of our favorites. Thanks to everyone who hosted, fed, and/or entertained us!

Celebrating the 4th of July in Argyle, NY


The cold atlantic ocean in Mystic, CT


Gazing out into the sea..


Hanging out with buddy Parker


Watching the taping of Sesame Street in NYC


Running through the sprinkler with dad


With friend Josh at the NYC Children's museum


Drinking at the Jackson Heights playground


Time to go back home!

Announcing...

Baby Tiersky #2!!!!
Estimated due date is December 14th. Everyone is doing well and very excited to share this news.