walk through amsterdam #1

shiitakes from ellen's garden

Pictures from my neighbor her garden. The shiitakes she gave me.

They were delicious, thanks Ellen!

Sara and Jonas

Maia and Sara are in Belgium, so I went to Katy with Jonas.

Maia asked me "Why he doesn't eat soup?" and "What does 

he do all day?".

Sara didn't ask anything, she watched with fascination at the 

baby while holding him.

flags

From today. In Zeeland, Colijnsplaat.

just walking

Every day, I take a walk with Jonas and Flynn. Despite the rainy weather,
it feels good to be outside.

looking up

This beautiful mobile was made by Joanna for Jonas. 

He likes to look at it . And so do I. 

The forms and the colors change all the time, when it 

moves in space while the light changes.

More of Joanna's recent work here.

for hilde

For my sweet and beautiful redhead aunt Hilde; happy birthday!
Present and postcard on their way!

sweet dreams

The oldest (98y) and the youngest (1m) member of the family,
enjoying a morning nap together.
Illustration by 'hetparadijs'.

family sunday

Josse, Sarah and Els came to see Jonas. We had a coffee table and 

we took a walk, like on a real family Sunday. 

a day in bear's life

Jonas got these beautiful block-puzzle from Elise.
I love the images who give us a look in the daily life of bear
and his friend, rabbit!

sailors and visitors

Yesterday I drove from my dad's place to Antwerp, to see the the arrival
of Father Bruin who participated the Antwerp Race.
Today we had visitors for Jonas. He's so sweet and quiet. It's a blessing
to have a baby like him!

I went to my dad. 

Autumn arrived and I love the colors it brings.

for elise

A swan and stars for Elise. She knows why...
Happy birthday sweet friend!

Looking through the window tonight, we saw a hedgehog walking
in the garden.
I went outside to make a picture of him. As soon as he saw me
coming, he turned himself into a ball.