Camping Adventures

Our month long vacation in New York included a three night camping stint. Saying it was great is an understatement. We had a blast! The only thing we regret was not making our camping trip even longer. 

Rainbow Falls on the Gorge Trail in Watkins Glen

Hanging with cousin Joey

My first thought when planning this trip was that it could be really great or the worst idea ever. Turns out, Flora's a nature lover! She was happy as a clam anytime we were outdoors, hiking, roasting marshmallows (WAY past her bedtime), or hanging out in the campsite. She loved it. I'm glad that she is turning into one happy little traveler.

Breakfast at the campsite

I have so many great childhood memories of camping in Watkins Glen. I got a little nostalgic on our picnic lunch break while hiking the gorge trail. My father said it best, "Well, you've come full circle." So true. It's time to share these fun family traditions with our daughter. I already have ideas for next summer's camping adventure...

Hikes in Hoge Kempen

Maastricht is very close to Hoge Kempen, a large National Park in Belgium with tons of hiking and bike trails. A few weeks ago we drove to Maasmechelen and had our first hike with Flora as a family.

As you can see, she loves sleeping on Papa in her baby carrier.

My mountain man hiking the trail

It was a weekend of firsts for Flora. Jeker Jazz was also in Maastricht with different jazz concerts throughout the city all weekend long. Flora enjoyed sleepig through her first jazz quartet at Cafe Falstaff while Papa enjoyed a beer. See... we can have a baby and still have a life. Yay for us!

 I had to include this picture. I'm just in love with this cute little face. Flora too. :)

Flora Grows

Two months into parenthood and we're all still alive! Our little Flora is growing and changing everyday. I am with this little person 24/7 and it's so exciting to see how she develops from one day to the next. 

It's hard to believe that she is already eight weeks old. I can't believe it. I sometimes feel that I'm learning more from Flora than perhaps she is learning from us. I'm amazed at how much this little being is teaching us.

I've had overwhelming feelings of love and gratitude these past couple of weeks. We feel so fortunate to have her in our lives. This picture below pretty much sums it up. Could the proud papa be any happier?