My first Mother’s day

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I’ve celebrated many wonderful of Mother’s Days, but this special as it was my first time on the receiving end. I awoke last Sunday to be pampered with a delicious breakfast in bed. Rob made french toast, fresh grapefruit and strawberries with sugar. In a few years I am sure Leah will cook me the same delicious meals I made for my Mom – burned toast, runny eggs and under-cooked french toast…and I will relish every bite!

Mother's Day sail


We spent the afternoon celebrating with all the Mommies Kaptein. We rented an electric boat and cruised the local canals and wild life preserve on a beautiful, sunny afternoon. Leah enjoyed her first boat ride in her umbrella-shaded travel-basinnette. She is following in the footsteps of her intrepid Papa, who went on his first boat trip at 5 weeks old. After the boat trip, We ended the day with a barbeque at Femke and Tomas’s house.

BBQ with Oma and Opa


The day before, our little family enjoyed a Saturday stroll down the local outdoor market street. Rob bought beautiful yellow roses for me and his mother. To help with our grocery shopping, Leah generously loaned some space in her stroller to help with the carrying.

Shopping with Leah


It was an ideal first mother’s day weekend. Lets see if we can top it with Rob’s first Father’s Day!