Easter Sunday 15 April

Martha: Hoppy Easter! Doon has been so excited for Peter Cottontail. He's been telling stories about him the past 4 nights. He is still working on the egg hunt, taking breaks to play. He knew Peter brought eggs and PRESENTS and I think he envisioned a Santa sort of windfall. I had to explain that a little bunny with a basket/wheelbarrow/backpack can't carry as much as a big man with flying reindeer and limo-like vehicle. He is having a ball though and had alot of fun painting the eggs last night. Murphy & Guaio have completely freaked/frisked out. They love holidays, eggs, and BUNNIES! Pictures Here

Saturday 14 April

Brian: We were all down in Italy in early April for David McTaggart's funeral. Tough on all of us emotionally -- David was our friend, my boss, our landlord, and primary source of inspiration and entertainment when we were living in Paciano, and a huge influence on me for more than a decade. His life was full of stories, and you can read some of them at the memorial sites set up by Greenpeace and Michael Nielsen.

While it may not have been the best circumstances, we did get a chance to catch up with lots of friends we'd not seen in many years (in some cases, a decade or more!). Doon was a bit fevered and not at his best, but he loved staying at "Pina's House" (Il Casale restaurant, run by a friend of ours) where we spent last Easter with Duncan and Alayne and Adam.

Yesterday Doon rode his red tricycle all the way to the playground -- his personal best distance record for outdoor pedaling.

Tim and Leslie are coming over for Queen's Day this year -- the biggest party in Amsterdam. You can see previous Queen's Day visitor photoalbums from Steve Kellerman's visit and Molly's trip.