Monday, July 20, 2009

Two weeks later

No more posts from Maine after the 4th of July, but we did have a lot of fun that last week and a half. We all went to the Children's Museum of Maine in Portland. Tom painted an Ikea step-stool to be auctioned off for the Chebeague Recreation Center. Amaya played in the Chebeague Children's Theatre's production of Cinderella. We attended a Great Gatsby Lawn Party and Croquet Tournement where Tom came in fourth place! (more pictures here) And we sadly returned to Holland.

And now we are all recovering from jet lag. It seems to have hit the kids pretty hard. And the stomach bug Evie got Saturday didn't help either. But we're back, and that's all that matters.

So here is a long video to make up for lost blogging time. It's eleven minutes long, so make sure you're ready for it!

7 comments:

Unknown said...

oh..my....god. that was AMAZING!! you did such a good job. uh, i miss you guys soo much i can't even say. ive been sad every time i drive by baa's, and every time i see nancy or david. why is life this way?!?! but im so greatful for the time we got to spend together. i love you schuttes more than anything. i can not wait to see you again. kiss the babies for me, and tom of corse::::drool::::: =) i love you. <3

PortlandPaw said...

Gee, that Chebeague Island looks like such a wonderful place to live! Wait a minute...we do live there! You should, too!

We had a wonderful three weeks together and this video does such a great job of capturing it. We love and miss you bunches and bunches. What Stephie said!

Anonymous said...

Thank you for a wonderful video and great memories of a wonderful vist. With love from Grandma Nan

Anonymous said...

INNNNNCREDIBLE!!! Thanks for sharing that with everyone, it's beautiful!!! Basically what everyone has said... our time together was phenomenal and I'm so grateful to be blessed with such a rad family :) I LOVE YOU ALL SO VERY VERY MUCH!!! Send my love to the whole family, please!
Love, Kay-Kay

Anonymous said...

INNNNNCREDIBLE!!! Thanks for sharing that with everyone, it's beautiful!!! Basically what everyone has said... our time together was phenomenal and I'm so grateful to be blessed with such a rad family :) I LOVE YOU ALL SO VERY VERY MUCH!!! Send my love to the whole family, please!
Love, Kay-Kay

matthijsbobschutte said...

that was amazing!!we had so much fun with all of you on the island!the pictures of the children's museum are absolutely adorable!my niece is a firefighter before i am one!we love all of you and miss you sooo much!
uncle thijs and aunty christyl

PortlandPaw said...

You simply would not believe how many glowing comments we've received from people! People I hardly know (or don't know) stop me at the store or on the boat to tell me what a wonderful video this is. MamaNan, Beverly and Kay-Kay have been receiving similar praise. You've got a hit on your hands!