Ben going WILD at the wild playground.

Our Danish vacation house. Far from civilization, but very modern.

Opa taking Julia for a ride on his big boy bike. Denmark

Oma taking Ben for a walk in Hamburg.

Jan and Miriam in Hamburg

Jan, Sammy and cousin Lisa

Look Ma.. one hand.

The Mommies return from their horse promenade

Jan and the kids waiting for the Mommies to return from their horse promenade

Miriam riding a big Horsie

Sammy riding "Nutella"

Julia riding her pony named "Nutella"

S and J in Arcachon

Julia feeding her baby brother.

Jan, Sammy and a baby goat at La Coccinelle Kid Parc.

Miriam Ben and Mama pig at La Coccinelle Kid Parc.. Mama pig and I were exchanging parenting tips.

Swinging at La Coccinelle Kid Parc.

It's important to brush your pony after going for a rigorous ride.

The young cowgirl in action.

Julia making sure her pony doesn't run away.

Sammy riding a wild French pony.

Running down the dune. Unfortunately they we not so excited to run back up.

Jan and Julia on Pyla.

On top of the Dune du Pyla.

Jan and Ben bird watching.

Bird watching.

Schroers at the Park Ornithologique. Now say that 5 times fast.

Huge jump in Arcachon.

Dance fever in Arcachon.

Lots of kids and a new boogie board in Arcachon

Some unethusiastic fans watching Euro football. Le Teich

The true author behind Jan's Scientific papers!

The Schroers and the Lengerts in Le Teich

Julia perfecting her surf skills and Sammy floating on Lobsty. Lacanau-Ocean 3 yr

Sammy on his lobster in the tidepool. Lacanau-Ocean 3 yr

Miriam and Ben on the beach. Lacanu-Ocean 1 year

Miriam, Ben and the beach Beignet salesman. Lacanau-Ocean

Blowing out Ben's candle. Lacanu-Ocean 1 year

Ben is NOT impressed with his birthday gateau. Lacanau-Ocean

Play ball! Lacanu-Ocean 1 year

Ben opening up presents at his first birthday party. Lacanau-Ocean