Opa and Oma

After the 2 days of travelling we finally made it to Amsterdam where Oma and Opa were waiting for us with a red rose for Tam and arms wide open for great big hugs. The last couple of days have been really interesting especially for Tam. Tam met Patrick's family at Hans' Birthday and was so nervous to meet them! But after all it wasn't too bad, the family was very excited to meet her as well. We stayed at the party for a little bit then headed to Opa and Oma's to get some sleep, all that travelling makes a person tired!! Thursday we went to downtown Twello by bike! A totally new experience for Tam but she thoroughly enjoyed it! After downtown we ventured to Annette and Hans' to see if they were home and stopped in for a visit. We then took Cooper, their dog for a walk around Busloo (a lake) and got very muddy! Then Hans drove us around to see some of the farms in the area (Tam was smiling from ear to ear :) and left a nose print on the window! We then made the 10minute bike ride home to have supper with Oma and Opa. After supper Patrick was exhausted and was looking at the backs of his eyelids :) so we thought it was best to go to bed. Friday we ventured to the Mill to get a picture for Tam and the kids from Glendale School Age Program (she made a shirt so the kids could travel with her as well.) Then we set sail to downtown to the Market which was also a different experience for Tam. There were hundreds of choices of kaas (cheese), olijven (olives), brood (bread), vis (fish), metworst (hard sausage) and of course drop (licorice!) Tam is also practicing her dutch at the same time, so she needs to practice writing it too! For supper tonight we are making a Canadian Meal for Oma and Opa, on the menu we have: turkey, smashed potatoes, roasted veggies, gravy, and mosterd soep (mustard soup) for a starter. And of course Tam's cheesecake for dessert :) Well we're off to the supermarket so will check in again soon!
Love
P&T from Twello, Holland