Happy Easter from Amsterdam part 1

Hi all, sorry I haven't written in a while. I have been trying to decide if I want to switch blogs or just make some changes to this one.  I have come to  a decision yet, but I will let you know as Soon I make my decision.  Any way, since the last time I posted we have been busy.  A few days after my post and our decorations we decided to make one more Easter Decoration.  I drew a cross on a large piece of art paper and let her paint.  Then I cut it out and she decorated it more.  We hung it on the mirror in the hallway as a daily reminder that " He has Risen!!!"  I think its very pretty myself!!! 

Any way, with Ivy being sick and such short time we decided a week from Easter to go to Amsterdam for various reasons.  One being they had some English speaking churches, and the other main reason were the flowers.  I am not sure you have heard but just outside of Amsterdam from April - May they have the most beautiful display of tulips and other spring flowers on display.  So we decided to go ahead and head to Amsterdam.  This was of course Ivy's first time flying in her own seat.  And though she was nervous she really liked having her own seat and window!!!

She had two pillows behind her because they were worried that she could slip out of her seatbelt since she is so tiny!!!

We got there On Friday and by the time we checked in our hotel and got settled it was 4 pm.  So we just decided to do some walking around and eat an early dinner.  We stayed in the Park Plaza Victorian which was right across from central Station it was the perfect location. Walking distance to everything and quick hop to the airport (20 min) and to the flowers.  I sadly did not get any pics of the room. It was very over priced but nice.  Here is the pic of the hotel. 

We ate at a lovely restaurant close by.  We had mussels and fries. Ivy as usual did fabulous.  I didn't take too many pics the first day but here are just a few of the city!! 

 

Ok, well I am breaking this down in parts as the flowers are gorgeous and there are so many.  I will get to that tomorrow.  Ivy is sick and crying so I need to run.  We are all sick.  Hopefully hers is done running its course and tomorrow she will be better if not its off to the doctors.  Hope you all had a wonderful Easter!!!