Au Revoir (french); Tot ziens (flemish); Sayonara and Aloha L.A! ______________________________


Hi everyone!

As most of you know, Ray has accepted a 2-year assignment with Toyota's European Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. For those of you who do not know, Belgium is located next to France, Germany and the Netherlands. The home of NATO and the European Union, it is considered the "gateway to Europe" with its easy access to many European countries. (Hint, hint--good excuse to come and visit!)

Ray started his new position in February, 2008. The girls and I arrived here in late March. We are living just outside the city of Brussels in the commune of Tervuren, Belgium.

Although we are sad to temporarily leave our family and friends, we are excited for this adventure. What an opportunity to leave our tiny box and experience life outside of America!

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Ice Skating at Brussels Christmas Market!




As most of you know, the movers started packing up our home this past Wednesday. As such, the Brussels Marriott has been our temporary home here in Belgium until our departure on the 22nd. Located just opposite the Bourse and a few steps from the Grand Place, we are right in the center of all of the Christmas festivities.


The Daenen's joined us this past Saturday where we had a great time ice skating at the Brussels Christmas Market. It was a beautiful, sunny and COLD day. But the -8C weather didn't take away from all of the fun. All of us enjoyed skating the rink and PS did quite well for her very first time on the ice!!



After we finished ice-skating, we enjoyed some yummy hot frites and ate them while enjoying the view on the market's ferris wheel.





Then we took a stroll thru the Christmas Market in search of lunch and ended up at Sole d'Italia, a charming little Italian restaurant we happened across close to the Grand Place.


Although our little PS was extraordinarily tired, we were able to enjoy our meal. And, as this was our last outing with the Daenen's before our departure from Belgium, it was really hard to say "good-bye"...


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