After a month of "vacation" from posting here at In Soul, how about a fun get-together to celebrate Astrid's 66th birthday this past Sunday!
There were other plans for her actual day, Monday (another post altogether), so to figure out something special during these social-distancing times, Astrid decided to have a family get-together outside at a place that especially catered to granddaughter Hailey, who turns 2 next month.
Welcome to the Adventure Farm Molenwaard in Groot-Ammers, NL,
half an hour's drive from home!
[photo credit: Avonturenboerderij Molenwaard's Facebook page]
It so happens that Hailey has been here several times already because it's a favorite for her and her friends, accompanied by all the mamas. It was time for US to see what the fuss was all about!
Before we got started, Oma Ginnie did some snooping around...
and discovered that the windmill was actually part of the "adventure" at the beginning of the route.
(If you squint, you can see "our family" in the bottom-left image.)
There were other treats from the farm, when I wasn't watching the fun...
but THIS is what I want you to see, all from Astrid's camera and collage-making:
There was a waiting period of 30 minutes before the farm adventure actually opened,
with a playground nearby to keep the kids occupied.
Papa is so proud of his little girl!
And, of course, so is Mama!
And...so is Opa!
We were three generations enjoying each other.
Look at those faces!
Hailey LOVES animals and has learned to be so gentle with them.
I stood from afar and smiled at them. :)
(Mama Pig was pooped, having just recently delivered 11 piglets!)
Just as it started to rain, we found a shelter to enjoy Astrid's appeltaart.
Happy Birthday to Oma Astrid!
This collage is probably my favorite of the day.
This is a close second, with Father, Mother and Son.
I love that we ALL are a family, loving each other, no matter what.
And if this doesn't say it all, what does!
[photo credit: Astrid]
What a great way to celebrate Astrid's birthday with our family here!
