Bloem (Flower) Market

Today we heard about the farmer and flower market in the square so we packed the kids up and headed over. We had a very good time looking around and seeing what they had to offer; fresh fruit and veggies, bread, cheese, and other things like clothes, bags, and shoes. We really enjoyed the flower market though. I bought 20 beautiful long stemmed red roses for 2 euros. We also purchased a pink Gerber Daisy for 25 cents for Fiona who was very happy about it. It was quite a bargain. I am impressed at how inexpensive flowers were! Fiona really enjoyed smelling the flowers too. Tessa just tried to eat them. I was able to get a lot of sleep last night but Bre didn't get as much. She went to bed at 8:30. I'm pretty tired myself and will most likely go to bed when I finish this blog entry. We are still getting used to the time difference. After work Kendra and Dave took us out for a very nice glass of wine. We were able to sit and talk and it was very relaxing. When the girls started to get tired, however, we had to call it a night.

It rained on and off today, more of just misting than a real downpour but the dark clouds put us all in a dreary mood. The forecast is calling for rain up until Saturday. It's also been considerably cold. I hope this doesn't put a damper on our weekend. Perhaps Sunday will be a beautiful day and Bre and I can go shopping around town. We've been very careful about spending our money because everything is so expensive. I bought postcards the last time we were out and this weekend I will send them. I am not sure what to bring home as souveniers for everyone so if you have a request let me know. And no, I do not have room in my suitcase for wooden shoes.

We also have been quite impressed with the Dutch parking skills. Here, you must know how to parallel park extremely well if you want to drive. Most people park their cars along the canals and they get very close to the edge, there is no bar to keep you and your car from falling in either! We watched, in awe, a mustang attempt to park and almost go over the edge. He must not be from here.

In the picture: notice the blue car. Do you think your parking skills are good enough to get that close, without having a panic attack, of course.

Also, I haven't received very many emails and I'm getting homesick. I miss you all so please write me! We are having fun but we do like to hear from the people we love.

If you're interested in getting to know Kendra and Dave and their two beautiful little girls you can visit their blog at fiandmonster.blogspot.com

That's all for today.

Love,

Miranda and Bre