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Dutch, Dutch, Goose is on YouTube!

Dutch, Dutch, Goose is on YouTube!

Yep. You heard right. We got a You Tube Channel. You are probably wondering what you will find there. It is not very exciting but a few videos of windmills, bicycles, gears and other things not particularly suited for photographs. We will put a link 

I’m Clearly Not From Here.

I’m Clearly Not From Here.

We are two weeks into our Dutch expat adventure. (That is a legitimate blogging milestone…right?) Two weeks seems like a good point to record some of my observations about my life in South Holland. I am the only one who compulsively smiles. I have a compulsion to smile and 

Travel Books for Kids.

Travel Books for Kids.

This is part 1 of a series of whats in my bag when I travel with the kids.  Planes, trains, boats or restaurants I am always looking for things to keep the kids entertained while traveling. Entertaining toddlers on trips can be so hard! I 

Tut. Tut. It Looks Like Rain!

Tut. Tut. It Looks Like Rain!

Today, I marked a “Netherlands Experience” off my list: Biking with the kids in the pouring rain. We started the morning by taking H, as a family, to get a much needed haircut. Lindy, the lady cutting his hair was incredibly Dutch. She continued to 

Liebster Award.

Liebster Award.

Well, this is fun! I’ve had the honor of being nominated for a Newbie Blogging Liebster Award by Jennifer over at “Until I Hold You Again.” Jennifer is courageous enough to share her story of loss with the world. It is a heavy topic, but 

Instagram Travel Thursday: Atlanta

Instagram Travel Thursday: Atlanta

I’ve spent the last two months in a holding pattern between leaving our home in Colorado and starting our expat adventure in The Netherlands. While I’ve emotionally floated somewhere between excited and over whelmed, I filled our time with lots of “hometown adventures.” We have 

I’m A Guest Blogger On “A Rear Facing Family” Today!

I’m A Guest Blogger On “A Rear Facing Family” Today!

Planes. Trains. Cars. Boats. Our cars seats have logged nearly as many miles as we have! I had a wonderful opportunity to write about bringing your car seat along for the ride when you travel. You can read the post here on A Rear Facing Family. Enjoy!

London with Toddlers

London with Toddlers

Our trip to London was a quick three-day visit nestled between the end of our Queen Mary 2 trip and setting off for mainland Europe on the Channel Tunnel. In  2013, just after H’s first birthday we spent 10 days in England which included a few days 

Moving Day!

Moving Day!

I’ve been separated from everything that didn’t fit into our six travel bags for 88 days.  Those boxes and I took various routes to the Netherlands. Tomorrow we reunite! Unpacking and setting up house is one of my favorite experiences. I love that it feels like Christmas, 

Queen Mary 2: The Crossing with Kids

Queen Mary 2: The Crossing with Kids

I had a hard time finding information on bringing the kids on a Queen Mary 2 (QM2) Crossing. The ship is incredibly child friendly. It is my understanding that summer voyages have more children on board then the rougher winter crossings. We were one of several families