Spring and Dutch markets

It was definitely spring in Holland. You can see that people are creative in cathcing a few rays.... One thing that occurs in just about nay city in Holland is open air markets. I love them. Together with my sister we ventured out to a fabric market. Who can resist to buy some loverly fabric when you see all there is? I couldn't :)

Wooden shoes and flowers

As you can see wooden shoes are still used in Holland..... We did have coffee beforehand...

There are also taart architecten which means cake designers. Don't the cupcakes look tempting?

Some more Holland

Here are some more pics from my trip to Holland. Ships in a harbour in Rotterdam, Scheveningen, eating haring and enjoying spring in Holland!,

Holland America Line

I am in Holland to spend time with my sister. Things are well, and we decided to go to Rotterdam. The weather is stunning and so a little time outdoors is excellent!

We visited the original starting point of the Holland America line in the harbour. They have changed the building into a great restaurant and a beautiful hotel. Hotel New York. Isn't it amazing?

One Sunday afternoon

What to do, a Sunday afternoon and time to spend.

This is what we did.... It is our bathroom. Stay tuned!

Spelbound (AMAZING Gymnasts) - Britain's Got Talent (2010) HQ

Here is an amazing group of young people. Watch the judges' faces....

I Believe She's Amazing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfcKvevod3k <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfcKvevod3k> 

For all amazing  women in my life!
 A Flash Mob Dance  Video was organized by Kim MacGregor. Kim created this as a tribute to her  best friend Erika Heller who died of colon cancer last year at age 31. Each  and every telephone conversation they ever had, Erika would end by telling Kim  "You're an amazing woman"! Well, Kim wanted to do something special to honour  her friend and this is the result. It was filmed at the Toronto Eaton Centre  after only one 6 hour rehearsal.
 Kim's goal is to  reach 1,000,000 viewers - please help her reach her goal and pass this on to  all the amazing women in your life.
My sister is recovering from her surgery and is doing well!! She is an amazing woman
Enjoy!!!

Send good thoughts!

On Monday my sister in Holland will undergo surgery for breast cancer. Please send all the positive thoughts you can come up with her way!!!! I am going to visit in 2 weeks.

Cutting for Stone

An amazing book, and one that I definitely now have in my top ten favourites. "cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese.

Family Day

Family Day, a relatively new holiday. Initially I didn't think much of it, just another day off. But each year we have done a family type of thing and I have to say I actuallu enjoy it. Today we went with John's family to Congee Queen, a Chnese restaurant on Don Mills and Lawrence. Great food, great people and so a great time!!

Doe, a deer, a female deer

Every year in the winter, we have deer perusing our backyard (and eating my cedars!). They are amazing to watch. Yesterday we were in the hot tub and one stood watching us for 30 minutes. Maybe she liked my bathing suit :)

How lucky we are to be able to see this while living in a city!

To all my friends and family

In the midst of this busy life, there are many moments where I am grateful for all of you. Friends and family give life that special feeling and without them life is not meaningful. I am grateful for all of you being part of my life. There are some events that pose some challenges to life right now and knowing I have a support system means so much to me. 

Thank you.  

Blah....

I have the blahs. I am dragging around, with a cold, tired and no energy. My sister in Holland needs surgery. I think I need to go.....

Flexible

So, you think you are flexible?

Check this out.....

Unbelievable

 http://www.jokeroo.com/bin/player.swf?5f9f_f369

Will it or won't it, that is the question...

Will it be the bid storm they are predicting...? I always wonder whether it is hype or reality. Only one way to find out... Before I drive off to work tomorrow, a peek out the window will do the trick.

Here is a picture of the great blizzard of 1888 in new York. let's hope it is not going to be like this!

(picture courtesy of Historic National Weather Service Collection.)