yellow slip

Dylan had his first Judo grading two weeks ago.

Here he is waiting for his turn. 

showing that he can roll and fall properly in every direction

 taking on the brown belt!

 I guess we need just a little more practice!

 all waiting to see if passed...

 ...zoom in to Dylan!

Congratulations! His first yellow slip on his belt! 

Look Mom, here it is! 

Wearing it for the first time. Last week's judo, before Travis's party!

EK 2012

Unfortunately we didn't get to support the Dutch team for very long this European Cup. That doesn't mean we didn't get enthousiastic before every game though.

party time

. We had Travis's party on Saturday afternoon. It's always difficult waiting all morning until the party starts but we managed quite fine. Travis helped me bake bone shaped biscuits and 'helped' Pam ice cup cakes and then played with his presents. Thanks for all your help by the way, Aunty Pam! The party was a success and Travis got spoilt, played with his brother and cousins all afternoon and got to eat cake and sweets all day. Perfect!

 Doggy is one of his favourite fluffy toys and Travis decided he wanted a 'doggy' cake.

 

When the first guests arrived with presents he looked very confused and said 'but I've already had presents!'

 It didn't take long for him to get into the swing of things though

 He got very shy when we started singing and tried to hide under my arm!

 then it was time to eat!

 Travis and Dylan enjoying their cupcakes

 Rosalie and Manon

Emmely and Rodney 

Eating some more...strawberries and poffertjes this time 

3 years old!

What a lovely age for a birthday!

Travis was impressed and surprised by everything, the singing, balloons, flags, presents, cake etc. No expectations, just one very happy, excited boy. He was very pleased to finally be 'big' and is extremely proud to tell everyone he is 3. I am a little sad that our baby is growing up so quickly but on the other hand, am really enjoying watching it happen!

Today, we had our visit to the clinic and he weighs exactly the same as Dylan did at 3 years (14,6kg) but is 2 1/2 cm's shorter (96,5cm)!

love is...

it all started with last year's school photo

I finally got around to framing last year's school photos. Just in time seeing as I get the new one's this month!

Travis saw this...

...and lay down to pose for some new photos.

Dylan wasn't about to be left out so he let me take photos too.

music

Travis's latest favourite past time is listening to music. Who can blame him!? He especially loves it when the cd is accompanied by a picture book. It keeps him amused for hours.