Clingendael

We were blessed with beautiful spring weather this weekend! Unfortunately, Markus and I took turns battling a nasty stomach bug over the weekend, too. Thankfully, it seems to have missed the third person in the house (won't mention names so sickness demons won't hear), and we were able to take turns keeping her busy (no mean feat these days!).


This afternoon's family excursion was to Clingendael park. What gorgeous grounds! What a beautiful place to soak up every wonderful bit of a sunny spring day! Clingendael apparently used to be a private estate (must research this to learn more), and it has truly amazing property. These days, the mansion house is home to an international affairs school. The grounds are both wooded and open farmland with lots of animals for kiddos to see and feed. We were so excited to see so many lambs, and of course, the many different birds must be chased and/or fed. Ellie was happy to run around and burn some energy with her pokey parents in tow.


just visiting the locals...(not the mansion house, in case you wondered)


practicing animal sounds for call and response? Ellie insistently "baaaa"-ed at the sheep to no avail.


so many stones, so little time


What do you mean geese don't eat stones?!