In late June, we had our first family visit: my brother and his daughter stayed for a couple weeks. It was a special time for all of us, including Loki. (Some of the better photos below were taken by my niece. Thanks!)
With Uncle Brent:
Bedtime book with Cousin Ashlyn:
Genetic similarities:
On a tour boat in Giethoorn:
On the tour boat:
Uncle Brent brought an American baseball and bat:
Practicing:
While Brent, Ashlyn, and I spent a few days in Paris, Loki, Mom, and Rebbecca went to the Efteling, the Netherlands' most well-known amusement and theme park.
Last evening:
Mom's family visited as well. With Opa Ruud and the Gruffalo:
A cousin pile-up:
"Fishing" in the Rotterdam canal:
In May, an American family visited us briefly. The young daughter must have taken quite a liking to Loki, as she later sent him this gift:
Book time:
An afternoon party with friends and kids:
Digging with Lova:
On Father's Day, we visited a museum park:
The museum was about religions. Here, Loki tests one out: