June photos: Visitors from America

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: