Happy (gulp) 38th bday to me

On September 13th we celebrated my 38th birthday on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Here are the 3 of us all dressed up for the occasion...



Where's the cake, asks Leah


We had a "come when you want" party between 11 am and 6 PM. We had about 35 guests come over to share in the celebration. It was a very fun day (and the cake was very yummy too!)

Party girl on rocking horse


Of course, most of the pics of the day would up being of Leah. She did her bit to entertain the under 5 crowd, gracious hostess that she is.

Leah entertains the guests

Heemskerk Kermis (Annual town carnival)

Each year in September our local town has its annual Kermis. A large field is filled with roller coasters, spook houses, ferris wheels and games of chance and luck. They serve fresh "syrup waffles" , cotten candy and all sorts of sweets.



Rob and I went on our annual trek to the carnival. I protected Rob in the spook house, and we went on the roller coaster together.



Click here to see the previous keremis I attended



This was Leah's first year joining us. She (along with mama) went on the carousel and the plane rides. Her favorite activity was looking at all the people and colorful roller coasters. Next year she will be demanding all sorts of sweets as well as the rides.



The carnival employees lead a gypsy life-style, travelling from local carnival to local carnival. Those with kids bring the kids along to each new location. The kids attend a sort "carnival school" with a dedicated teacher who moves with the carnivals.