Fiona sings in Dutch

Today we had a rather interesting day. Fiona, who I put on a new chart system tried very hard to earn her star for the day. Part of the bribe for her star, singing me a song in dutch. We are guessing that it's, "I'm a little teapot." Or something close to it.

After Fiona and Tessa's nap today we decided the venture into Ikea. It was actually very close to me and Bre's house. It must have been a maze because we got lost in there a few times. We even read the map of Ikea and it kept spinning us in circles. That was the largest Ikea EVER! Also, it had a cafe in it with very, very cheap food. Bre and I will frequently go there for dinner.

We were relieved to have wonderful weather today. For the last couple of days all it did was rain. Even when the sun was out...it rained. Dave and Kendra thought Bre and I were just going to want to go home. We are just happy we are in Europe...who cares if it rains. It just meant we were cold and wet all day - no big deal. But today was beautiful!! Bright, sunny, and warm. So it wasn't a really interesting day but a nice one no less!

Bre and I decided that we are going to go to Belgium for a weekend and visit Ghent and Bruges. We hope to stay in a nice Bed and Breakfast for a night and then walk around the cities and take in all it's beauty. These cities, according to others who have been there (Thanks, Ryan) are very fairy tale like. Castles and beautiful scenery that would make one feel as if they were part of a story that begins with Once upon a time... Of course we will drink Belgian beer and bring home some very amazing chocolates. So, I'm very excited at the upcoming trip.

This weekend we are visiting my friend Gerke in Amsterdam. We plan to see Anne Frank's house, The Van Gogh Museum, and Rembrants house. We also are going to take a Canal cruise during the evening and drink wine and eat cheese. It's normally for those in love but Bre and I just want to enjoy the beautiful city and it's lights. We just can't wait for this weekend!