Things We Miss and 6 Months Mark!

Its been an eventful couple of weeks with festivals, BBQs, and local outings in The Hague in the midst of crazy weather where we’ll experience all 4 seasons within one day! I call it the Dr. Jekkell, Mr Hyde weather – sunny and warm then torrential downpours and wind. You just never know what the day will bring OR what to wear?!

We’ve been busy with a lot of different events, church, gym, looking for a job and planning upcoming vacations to Germany and Switzerland. I still don’t have any problems filling my day and have to say 6 months here have flown by!

We are getting more and more used to the Dutch way of life. Biking and/or walking most places feels more normal and have to say getting on my bike has to be the most freeing feeling – on a nice day. I was biking home from church on Sunday, stopped at the grocery store, and thought to myself - I love to throw my groceries in my bike basket and get on my way, leisurely, peddle peddle away. However, I do still miss getting in my car on the often rainy days here and do miss a good frappuccino and spicy Mexican!

A few people have asked what things we miss and what they could send over here. Its really not necessary as we can find most things or subsitutes but if you insist, we'll most certainly appreciate it! Just getting mail is nice! :) So, here are few ideas and check back as the list may grow:

1. Strawberry Twizzlers
2. Starbucks Ground Coffee (a few Dutch that we know love it! so we like to offer it at home)
3. Kettle Popcorn
4. Enchilada Sauce
5. Arbonne (or Aveeno) products
6. Light Salad Dressings – Ceasar, Ranch and Sweet Vidalia Onion
7. Mrs. Dash – herbal seasonings
8. Velveeta Shells (mac 'n cheese type)
9. Magazines - girly, home, or cooking types and cars, outdoors, finance types for ST (US mags are about 10euros here, thats about $13)
10. Some great and intense FOOT cream! haha