It’s almost midnight as the door swings open.  Suddenly an excited burst of Sahara-Hunter is in the room, followed by a rapidly tumbling ball of Jake-Sahara-Eli-Hunter rolling around like a pile of playful kittens.  A Stiegl is cracked open and a pile of stroopwaffels appears on the kitchen counter.  Presents!

Waffles!

Gin!

Auntie Leila!

You guys sure know how to bring the fun!  And the movie nights, kitty houses, and long hours playing memory on Grandma’s table.  Old Amsterdam, gevuldekoeks, an introduction to artisanal gin and tonic;  there are still some things that only Holland can do.

Like deliver us a weekend with our family.

Happy Retirement Dad!  Here we are making your video on the steps of the Belvedere Castle:

It is a blessing, to have a family that keeps finding new things to look forward to together.

Thanks for the magical visit.  We love you!