Monday, March 2, 2009
frisbee practice
On Sunday I coached the Belgian Women's Frisbee team. Guess who the star of the practice was?
Balloon Day Parade
Last Saturday, Brussels held its first ever "Big Balloon Day Parade". No reason to have a parade, other than it's the end of february and everyone needs a little upper to get through the end of the winter.
Our timing was perfect. We caught the beginning of the parade just as we walked out of the metro stop. And what would be a more appropriate balloon to start the parade than Brussels' own Manneken Pis? I can't believe this balloon hasn't featured in the Macy Thanksgiving Day Parade yet!
After the parade, Luke took a well-deserved nap while mom and dad had a well deserved waffle and beer at the Grand Place.
Our timing was perfect. We caught the beginning of the parade just as we walked out of the metro stop. And what would be a more appropriate balloon to start the parade than Brussels' own Manneken Pis? I can't believe this balloon hasn't featured in the Macy Thanksgiving Day Parade yet!
After the parade, Luke took a well-deserved nap while mom and dad had a well deserved waffle and beer at the Grand Place.
Rockin' Away
Luke's discovered the rocking chair, and loves sitting in it while someone rocks him back and forth.
Monday, February 23, 2009
February update
A lot happened since my last blog entry. Let me see...
In early January, after spending a whole week cooped up in our apartment because of the crappy cold and rainy weather, we finally decided to defy the rain gods and go for a hike in the Foret des Soignes. Miraculously, as soon as we got there, the clouds broke up and we had a great hike under the sun. Lots of pictures here.
Then Alex went to the US for work and obama-mania. Work was just an excuse to go see Obama I think.
Obama fans:
And then it was my bday. Alex organized a great surprise party for me with my parents and niece/nephew. We sang, we ate, we went to the aquarium. A perfect day! Check out the pics.
Now it's the end of February and we're really looking forward to the spring. Early tulips are starting to make an appearance in stores and on my balcony the crocii are pushing through the dirt. Let's hope the sun will follow soon.
In early January, after spending a whole week cooped up in our apartment because of the crappy cold and rainy weather, we finally decided to defy the rain gods and go for a hike in the Foret des Soignes. Miraculously, as soon as we got there, the clouds broke up and we had a great hike under the sun. Lots of pictures here.
Then Alex went to the US for work and obama-mania. Work was just an excuse to go see Obama I think.
Obama fans:
And then it was my bday. Alex organized a great surprise party for me with my parents and niece/nephew. We sang, we ate, we went to the aquarium. A perfect day! Check out the pics.
Now it's the end of February and we're really looking forward to the spring. Early tulips are starting to make an appearance in stores and on my balcony the crocii are pushing through the dirt. Let's hope the sun will follow soon.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Photos noel et nouvel an
Quelques photos de Noel et Nouvel An:
http://picasaweb.google.com/asavineau/NoelNouvelAn#
C'etait tres chouette de retrouver toute la famille!
http://picasaweb.google.com/asavineau/NoelNouvelAn#
C'etait tres chouette de retrouver toute la famille!
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
St. Nicolas
Last weekend all the children in Belgium celebrated St. Nicolas. He's not quite the same as Santa Claus, although the similarities are abundant. If you're interested in what this event is about, read all about it on the wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinterklaas
Or even better, read David Sedaris hilarious short piece on it: http://www.esquire.com/features/ESQ1202-DEC_SEDARIS
Anyway, like all good little children in Belgium, Luke got several gifts in his shoe. His included a little tricycle, which was actually a gift from Alex's cousin John when Luke was born. Thanks John!
For St. Nicolas, my work also organized an afternoon at the circus for all employees with children. We hesitated taking Luke, thinking it might be a bit much for him, but in the end we took him and he loved it. His favorite act was the elephant, followed by the horses, followed by the cows (yes, this circus had a cow act!). Unfortunately we didn't take many pictures, except for one of Alex and Luke walking towards the circus.
Or even better, read David Sedaris hilarious short piece on it: http://www.esquire.com/features/ESQ1202-DEC_SEDARIS
Anyway, like all good little children in Belgium, Luke got several gifts in his shoe. His included a little tricycle, which was actually a gift from Alex's cousin John when Luke was born. Thanks John!
For St. Nicolas, my work also organized an afternoon at the circus for all employees with children. We hesitated taking Luke, thinking it might be a bit much for him, but in the end we took him and he loved it. His favorite act was the elephant, followed by the horses, followed by the cows (yes, this circus had a cow act!). Unfortunately we didn't take many pictures, except for one of Alex and Luke walking towards the circus.
More birthday pictures
These are from a birthday party we had with other friends (whose babies also turned 1 recently)
Sporting the latest Belgian fashionable hats:
The cake is ready!
Yummy!
Sugar high!
Sporting the latest Belgian fashionable hats:
The cake is ready!
Yummy!
Sugar high!
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