Make-over and more...

Hi all!

Sorry it has been a while but work has been hectic. I think and hope I have solved most of the issues there and everything and everyone is on track now. We're designing a new class or course as we say and it is a lot of work. But we're getting there!

Last month, just after I got back from Greece we had graduation of our students. I work at a school for people who work for local governments and the image of these people is often not so good. They are seen as dull, boring and not very hard workers. Since we know all these organisations inside and out we know the opposite is true. We worked with the stereotype at the graduation and offered free make-overs. Of course I am not a graduate but well... the make-overs were free for everyone! So first I went to the make-up artist and then... the hairdresser. Let me tell you my colleagues were looking at the with their hands over their mouth, it looked like they were in shock but I had fun (of course I didn't loose all of my hear, lol!):

Ok, this was almost a month ago but I just got the photo today... Now on to some photos of my little boys!

Pictures were taken bij Natascha Hogervorst (NH Delooks) and were taken at Daycare.

Aren't they cute? I mean, the boys are cute, they are mine... but the little vehicles!! Love the motorbike... I will never ride one but in the far forgetten past I was on the backseat of a motorbike driving through Switzerland and I will always rembember these times when a see bikes.... Lol... that was 18 years ago....!

No layouts for today... I have made some but I will post them later this week!!

CT Call for Ilona Havenaar

Not much time to write a blogpost but I think you should know this:

layouts, layouts, layouts....

Yes... I owe you some layouts I know...

I have only been at work again for 1 week (I had to think about how long it was... seems a lot longer) but I feel hectic again... do you know that feeling? This weekend was fun and since Thursday afternoon we had only 1 boy or none at all.. First 1 stayed with their grandparents, then both and now again the other one.... Mauro had the Friday off school so he was able to visit his grandparents. Grandpa celebrated his 64th birthday on Saturday so he was able to party! We arrived during the day, had some coffee and cake and left the other boy there too...

In the evening we headed for the town of Weesp, it's a small town near Amsterdam where our friends Don and Ellen live. This town has a gorgeous town hall



I have been inside the town hall for work before... but only now realized how beautiful it is.

The party was fun but we didn't know many people, the music was good though and they had two singers, mainly Dutch music. We didn't get home too late and were able to sleep in this morning because there were no kids to wake us up... :)

In the afternoon we headed for the village of Cothen again... in this month famous for the cherries. June is the cherry month and now we're in July is count down to the last cherries of the season. What is fun is that they are sold straight from the orchards. Look at these photos to get an impression:





They are delicious!!

Now on to the layouts I promised you:



Credits can be found here


Credits can be found here


Credits can be found here



Credits can be found here



Credits can be found here

That's it for today... don't forget to check Petra's blog and her 1st blogversay!!

Hallo hallo...

I am scrapping away, I will post the results soon! Remember Petra's Blog Party this weekend... a little birdie told me she's giving away some great prizes!

Today I found the meaning of my birthday... I think it comes close :)

Your Birthdate: April 29

You have the mind of an artist, even if you haven't developed the talent yet. Expressive and aware, you enjoy finding new ways to share your feelings. You often feel like you don't fit in - especially in traditional environments. You have big dreams. The problem is putting those dreams into action. Your strength: Your vivid imagination Your weakness: Fear of failure Your power color: Coral Your power symbol: Oval Your power month: November

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

Greek night at the Sidari Village Hotel.

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Originally uploaded by Karen Kool.

Sidari Beach Sunset

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Originally uploaded by Karen Kool.

The boat to visit the caves.

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Originally uploaded by Karen Kool.

Paleokastritsa Beach

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Originally uploaded by Karen Kool.

We drove to this village by car and took a small boat to see the caves.

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Originally uploaded by Karen Kool.

Corfu!