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Well, not JUST our trip to Belgium…
We have some pics of Paul with food on his face, Paul playing with jello at the Dining Facility (LeeAnn gave us the idea…THANKS LeeAnn), and Kate with the MOMs Club at La Rotunda (that is one of the famous Palladio villas). It was tough for Kate to juggle two boys at La Rotunda because Nico wanted to a) play with rocks the whole time or b) dart into roped off areas that were off-limits and make mommy (and security) chase him. But, it was fun seeing all the mommies and watching the kiddos play with each other.
Paul is learning a lot everyday. He is trying to feed himself, crawl and stand up. He makes really cute noises, is working on blowing bubbles with his slobber and he’s ALWAYS happy. Nico is working on using the big boy potty. He does a great job at home, but when we go out he forgets everything he’s learned…
He also talks more and more everyday!!!
On the 22nd of May, John, Kate, and the boys flew up to Belgium on Ryan Air to visit with family and go to Mike’s change of command. In Belgium, on Saturday, we went to Parc Paradiso. It was a beautiful park with a zoo, aquarium, and the biggest playground I have ever seen. We had a lot of fun seeing the animals and watching Nico get excited. We got to take the train to Brussels on Sunday to see the beautiful main square and the mannequin piss. We wandered around the city a little more past all the seafood and turkish food restaurants. The next day Summer and Michael had to work, so the grandparents and the Jimenez fam went to Brugge. It was just like Venice in Belgium. We had the LONGEST lunch ever! And soon after, we had the chance to take a long walk around and check out the neat shops. After our walk, we took a boat ride which Nico LOVED! He found a rope hanging off the boat and dipped it in the water and then drew on the seats in the boat. I’m sure everyone loved having him around. On Tuesday we went to the change of command ceremony and it was beautifully done. Mike’s plane was parked outside and there was a wonderful spread of food next to us. Nico sat quietly the whole time eating his gummy bears and Paul fell asleep shortly after we arrived. They are such good boys!!!
More soon to come! We love you!

Trip to Belgium

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