Happy Birthday NADINE!!!

I wanted to wish my Niece Nadine a Happy Birthday in Holland. I am sorry that I am a bit late, still getting used to the 9 hour time difference. Her birthday has just begun here and in Holland her party is pretty much over. Hope you had a wonderful birthday sweetheart.

Happy Birthday to you

Happy Birthday to you

Happy Birthday dear Nadine

Happy Birthday to you!!

We love and miss you bunches!!

Love,

Jenna and Jodie

NEW BLOG

Jenna and I have a new blog so if you are interested you can check it out at http://ustwogirls.blogspot.com/

Hope to hear from you there soon!

Love,
Jodie and Jenna

Last blog entry...

This is the most likely the last entry on this blog for me.. I won't be "An American in Holland " anymore. Jenna and I will be moving to the states sometime in the next few weeks. James is going to stay here with his father. When the time is right I will start a new blog so that everyone can keep up to date with what is going on in Jenna's new life.
Until then....
Jodie

Happy Birthday Nana!!!!

I want to wish my mother a wonderful birthday. She is the best mother a daughter could want and is an ispiration to us all! Just want her to know how much we love and miss her! Hope you have a day just like you, sunny and bright with lots of pleasant surprises!

Happy birthday to you!

Happy birthday to you!

Happy birthday dear Nana

Happy birthday to you!!

We love you

Jan, Jodie, James and Jenna

Pictures!! Back to the future!!

As promised the funny pictures from Teresa's 50th birthday party. It was a 70-80's costume party. I was so glad to see how many people made the effort to dress up. James, Joshua and Bas all went 70's. Jan did too! Jenna, Stephanie and I did the 80's. I was finally able to be the Punk Rocker that I know I should have been back in the day! Ha! Didn't we look great!

June already?

It has been super busy here in the van Arkel household. Been camping, had lots of partys to go to and school is still in session. This past weekend was the height of busy. Friday evening, Jenna had NKT, James had to pick her up, Jan had a Salsa evening at school and I had a girlfriend night in Hoorn. Anita C. invited all her girlfriends for dinner and chitchat. Even though I wasn't really looking forward to it, it ended up being a lovely evening!!! And I got to see some friends whom I haven't seen in years. Jan had a nice time at the salsa evening although he had to wait over an hour for his train. Saturday was the big 50th birthday party for Teresa. Pictures will follow!! We had to shop for costumes (theme was 70's and 80's). We looked hot. I have to lighten the pictures and then I will post them. But they are super fun!! We had a great time and danced, laughed and drank all night. Then sunday we had a concert to go to. It was a Rock Musical Choir which has been trying to get Jan to join forever. So I guess they finally talked him into it. We then went to Caddy's (where the party was held Sat. evening) to see James and Joshua. They both landed jobs there Saturday night. Jan and I had dinner and then picked up Jenna at Teresa's. She had to finish packing and get some sleep. She left this morning for school camp. They are cycling to the campground (aprox. 4 hours) and staying until wed. afternoon. So she is going to be beat.
We are all having a terrible time with hayfever. This morning I couldn't open my eyes. I am still having trouble seeing clearly. Oh well. Such as life. And I know that it will be over soon! I hope!! I am going to get the pictures done this evening I hope! So check back soon.

Birthday Girls!!

Today is a very special day for 3 of my girlfriends! Today Sarah, Monica and Teresa are celebrating their birthdays. For Teresa it is extra special because it is her 50th!! I just want to wish all 3 ladies a wonderful day and let all of you know that you are super special to me.

Happy Birthday to you!!
Happy Birthday to you!!
Happy Birthday Sarah, Monica and Teresa!
Happy Birthday to you!!!