These are my favorite pics of Emeline and me together in the tulips in Holland (May 2008) and some of my favorites of Emeline. I am going to some other pictures of just the tulips and more of Emeline in the tulips in a slide show. I did finally get through the millions (ok, not really but it seemed like it) of photos I took of the tulips. The gardens are called Keukenhof, and they are located not too far away from Amsterdam. We went to the gardens on a little day trip as they are only about 3 hours away from us. We also got to go with some friends one of which is an expert gardener of tulips—which made our time so much more exciting. I am including the link here, so you can see some professional pics on their website if you want. Pictures just don’t do the flowers justice, but let’s face it whoever is reading this (probably only my mother) is really more interested in seeing Emeline. So, I will post these pics and hopefully/maybe a slideshow with more pictures and more of the actual flowers later.
Here is the link to the gardens:
http://www.keukenhof.nl/nm/english.html
In other news, our speaking at the ladies church breakfast went really well. That was my very first presentation like that all in German. I have done other presentations in language school and for a seminary class we took here, but I count this as my first presentation in the real world. I talked for around 30 minutes in German about our work here and about the Book of Ruth. I could have looked at my notes less, but I think next time I won’t be so stressed. Of course, my German friend proofread everything beforehand. Chris did really well. He hardly looked at his notes, but as I reminded him—he’s the preacher!! Thanks for all of your prayers for us.
We also left Emeline with sitters for the first time for that presentation. She cried for around 10 minutes, but did great the rest of the time. Our friends David and Krista watched her. She had a fabulous time playing with them. They were kind enough to come to our apartment and watch her, which I think also helped. I am so proud of her. I think it was harder for me than for Emeline! She was also fine after we got home, and not too clingy. She is really adjusting so well. I am so proud to be her mommy.
Here is the link to the gardens:
http://www.keukenhof.nl/nm/english.html
In other news, our speaking at the ladies church breakfast went really well. That was my very first presentation like that all in German. I have done other presentations in language school and for a seminary class we took here, but I count this as my first presentation in the real world. I talked for around 30 minutes in German about our work here and about the Book of Ruth. I could have looked at my notes less, but I think next time I won’t be so stressed. Of course, my German friend proofread everything beforehand. Chris did really well. He hardly looked at his notes, but as I reminded him—he’s the preacher!! Thanks for all of your prayers for us.
We also left Emeline with sitters for the first time for that presentation. She cried for around 10 minutes, but did great the rest of the time. Our friends David and Krista watched her. She had a fabulous time playing with them. They were kind enough to come to our apartment and watch her, which I think also helped. I am so proud of her. I think it was harder for me than for Emeline! She was also fine after we got home, and not too clingy. She is really adjusting so well. I am so proud to be her mommy.
2 comments:
She is getting so big and still just as pretty as the day I met her! I am so happy that you and Chris are having a blast with your little girl! Keeping you guys in my prayers everyday!
I love the pic with Emeline bending over the yellow tulips. Can't wait to meet here!
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