Wigilia 2009

The long anticipated visit from 'Babcia & Dziadek' made this year's Wigilia a very special one. After an afternoon walk in the park, during which we discovered that Nina was not enjoying the sleigh as much as we thought she would, we spent the evening at home enjoying the traditional diner.

Sinterklaas

And yes, Sinterklaas and his Pieten also visited Chicago this weekend, complete with pepernoten and presents. Observing it from a distance while enjoying the little Dutch spice cookies everything was fine for Nina, but when coming closer not even a whole speculaasje could bribe her into posing for her first 'on Sinterklaas' lap picture'. Leave alone having a bit of fun with Piet. Anyway, she did get her present and had a great time playing with other kids.

Eating pancakes

And this is how pancakes should be eaten: with your hands! Nina loves the hands-on approach but insists on eating from a little plate. Before we know it she'll be asking for her cutlery.