If you have noticed our posts are becoming a bit spread out - it is simply that we are busy busy busy!!! If there isn't a holiday, shoot, trip and/or just general life with a growing 9 month old, we don't seem to find time - we'll try a lot harder to have quicker updates!
On April 25th, Kirk's work held their annual Founders Day party. The agency rented a...I don't even know how to describe it; kind of a bar/restaurant/compound on acid on Bloemendaal beach outside Amsterdam. It was a day packed with dressing up as Mexicans (boys) and Indians (girls), a fake wedding, beach football, sun, dinner, dancing, and maybe a little drinking. They had a blast.
This year for Queen's Day (our 4th!) we bounced around a bit. First stop Ali's Prinsengracht home and then to Janna's for another mixer. This was the final year we will have a Queen's Day since Queen Beatrix is stepping down and her son, Willem Alexander, will be taking the thrown. Royalty from around the world, and as many as a million viewers, witnessed the coronation and celebration. Next year,
Queen's Day will instead be King's Day celebrated on April 27th. So long Queen B!
W+K keeps Kirk busy with shoots, meetings and long days not only in Amsterdam but all over Europe and the US. Recently Kirk's made some work trips to Atlanta, Spain (Teruel then later Barcelona), and Moscow. It sounds like the trips were all good, but I know he likes to get back to the fam as quickly as possible.
In between work and family Kirk spent a long weekend in Mexico for Jake's bachelor party. The group rented a villa in Puerto Vallarta - a nice big place on the beach with a chef, butler and maid. Not bad living. The trip was awesome and they sent Jake out in style. Unfortunately Ryan had an accident on the second to last day that put him in the hospital, but he's now on the road to recovery. Keep on keepin' on, Ryan!
Recently we packed up our stuff for another move - hopefully the last one for a while! We are now located in the Helmersbuurt neighborhood just on the outskirts of the centrum (also known as the Oude West). Our home fits the usual criteria - crazy narrow/steep stairs, top floor, great view, but a quieter and simpler neighborhood. The owners live downstairs and are really a lovely Dutch family! The neighborhood is also known as "birth street" since there are many cafes that tailor to little ones, and children's book & toy stores. Not to mention beautiful Vondelpark minutes away. I see lots of little families walking around - we love it!!!
For my birthday this year we joined some friends for pizza, beer and a 3-hour boat trip around the canals. The sun was out - finally - so it was obvious how we had to celebrate the occasion. What a way to turn 33!
As life seemed to finally slow down I flew out to Italy for my first time away from Teia and Kirk for my first Hen Party. Hen parties are the same as "bachelorette" parties in the US. My friend Lisa is getting married in the end of August so 11 of us joined her in Positano to celebrate before the big day! This was my 2nd time to the Almafi Coast - it was really special to return to Positano and especially to celebrate Lisa's hen party. The sun was bright and hot, the water slightly cold but perfect for a day of swimming. We ate and drank our way around the city and enjoyed the night scene and candlelit dinners. We stayed at the lovely Hotel Rosa and sipped on cosmos at Sirenuse. Some of prettiest views I have ever seen but easily the highlight of the trip was meeting some great people and spending a good amount of time on the water - boating, swimming, paddle boarding and beach strolls and late night talks. Such a blast - congrats Richard and Lisa!!!
Unfortunately on this post we have some sad news. After a lot of thought and discussion with the vet and specialist we made the decision to put Indiana to sleep. Unfortunately with her terminal cancer - she stopped responding to medication and was rapidly losing weight and very ill. We felt in our hearts it was the right time before she truly suffered any more. We will miss our furry friend - she was a super sweetheart with a fun personality. The house will feel a bit lonely for awhile - she always kept me company, waiting by my side, and didn't go to sleep until I was ready. So much love and joy from such a small little lady. We will especially miss Indy Girl's crazy mohawk, her chirping sounds when friends would arrive, ballerina stance, slipping across the floor, perching up on the top of the couch, chasing us around after we were out for a run, her kind nature and her loving spirit. Love and miss you always Indiana - you were the best dog, best friend and wonderful addition to our family. We will always cherish our first little one!
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