Moving Into Our New Home

At the beginning of October 2013, we moved into our new home at Mr Bardeslaan 18, Amstelveen, 1181NP. The unpacking commenced, and luckily it all went very smoothly.

Mr Bardeslaan 18, Amstelveen

Cheese & Flowers!

The Netherlands are famous for their cheese and flower markets. So much choice and cheaper than anywhere else. I'm looking forward to having flowers in my house all the time!

Amstelveen Rugby Club

The boys joined Amstelveen Rugby Club. Andrew is playing for the Juniors and Rory is playing for the Cubs. The boys are enjoying it, but Mum is not enjoying seeing all the rough tackles!!

Andrew's 16th Birthday

Andrew turned 16 just as we arrived in Amsterdam We spent a fun day in the city and then had dinner with Jim, Yvonne, Bart, Romee & Emily. Gefeliciteerd Andrew!

The Boulton Family Visit Amsterdam

Kate, Roger, Jack & Ross visited us in Amsterdam-it was fabulous catching up with great friends.

First Day of School 2013 at ISA

The boys started at The International School of Amsterdam in August 2013. The school is located in Amstelveen, which is a suburb South of Amsterdam. Andrew is now in Grade 11, and will take the IB Diploma, and Rory is now in Grade 9.

Paterson Family Get Together July 2013

We had a super weekend up at Clashmore with all the Paterson family.We had not been together since Brodie's christening, so it was a lovely to get together. All of the cousins had great fun playing together!

Family Fun In Spain

We spent a week in the South of Spain in July with some of the family. 

It was great fun, with lots of relaxing in the sun.

Bikes and Boats!

The first thing that hits you in Amsterdam are the bikes, literally! There are hundreds of bikes everywhere, tied to every lamp post, and even more on the bike paths.

Then you see all the boats which are scattered everywhere on all the canals, some for pleasure, some for business, and lots of house boats.

Moving to Amsterdam!

Our family moved to Amsterdam at the end of June 2013, arriving on Andrew's 16th birthday! 

We instantly loved this beautiful city with all the picturesque canals and quaint buildings. 

Luckily, we managed to find temporary accomodation in the Jordaan, at Lindengracht 11.

Our new local cafe

Our new apartment!