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The Zommerterras in Vlaardingen, the Netherlands

At the city of Vlaardingen in the province of South Holland, the city where I live, there is a special event every year, every summer of the year. It is the Zommerterras.

The event is special, wholesome, and good for the entire family. Today, me and my family went there. Every year, the Zommerterras is being held at the huge and beautiful Oranje Park. From where we parked our car, we took a few meters walk in the Oranje Park to the Zommerterras.

My eyes were festive with the scenery. The lakes, the small bridges, the towering trees, the so green, green grasses, and the wildflowers.

My heart was in excitement because this is my first time to go there with our àlmost four year old son.

I am excited for him. I made some photos that I want to share. Enjoy the weekend, anywhere you are in the world.

This Year's Summer In Our Home Garden

Summertime is always a special season in the Netherlands. People are flocking to the garden center to buy plants and other garden needs. The gloomy and cold months are for the meantime is over, and everyone are happy again to spend time outdoor. That is why, we too, making our home garden looks very summer, colorful, vibrant. This morning, I was able to make some flower photos in our garden. I especially dedicate these photos to the supporters of my page, they are also a flower lover.

Water Fun, Children's Healthy Lifestyle

my son's water playground.

I see you in September when summer is gone. Hahaha! That is a beautiful song. This week, the Dutch people are savoring the very hot weather. It is like a last hurray to the Dutch summer. My son has no school today and I made his day at home very enjoyable. Weeks from now and the weather will gets colder until it is autumn season again.

I started the day talking with my husband before he flies from Katowice, Poland to the Netherlands this morning. I washed our laundry and hang them again in the sun. At 9 o clock this morning, my son started to play in his portable swimming pool. Me and my son are still in the garden while I am typing and composing my blog today... Water fun. The importance of water fun to our child's growth development.

preparing his swimming pool

we both love the outdoor.

fun at home is not that complicated :)

a child that loves being in the  water.

Active kids are not only more likely to be healthy, but also are more likely to develop into healthy adults, and the best kind of activity for kids is an activity they find fun, something they will want to do often. Playing in water provides an addictive way for kids to get outdoors and moving. Swimming pools, water parks, and beaches are perhaps the most common places kids learn to love the water by swimming, diving, and splashing to their heart's content, yet families need not travel away from home to enjoy water activities.- Ebay

with his cars, trucks, train, bus, and boat :)

water becomes his favorite enjoyment.

This is very much true. Since the day that our son was born, the nurses in the hospital, put him in the sink, with their help, he let him float in the water. When we took him home, almost every day he has a bath, regardless of the weather. Yes, our son, had a regular bath since then. My mother in law gave us a good baby bath tub. My son comes to love the water, and is a very active boy. He is not afraid of the water, in the shower, even the waves on the beach.

There is also proven health benefits that come from getting outside in the sun. While it was never believed that sitting indoors all day and every day was particularly healthy, little was known about the health advantages of getting outside regularly. The primary health boost of being outdoors comes from sun exposure. My day to day life with my son includes a lot of time outdoors. When I brought him to the Consultatie Bureau, the doctor noticed my son's color. Her comment is: mooie kleur, in English: beautiful color. She said, it is good that my son loves outdoors.

enjoying the summer :)

sun, water, outdoor: a healthy lifestyle.

Let your child play in the water, give him some safe toys while he is playing there. Expose your child in the sun, it is a kind of healthy lifestyle. In the process, the child with gets healthier, and it will become a habit that our child will enjoy for a lifetime.

Dutch Summer At Krabbeplas

Dutch summer

The lake at Krabbeplas

In the city where I live there is a place named Krabbeplas. In one of my blogs, I have mentioned this place. The place where a skeleton was found and with the archeological findings, the skeleton is 6,000 years old. Aside from that, the Krabbeplas is also a good place for recreation, a place where families spend their weekend. There is Krabbeplas Pavilion where visitors can have their drinks or meals. The Krabbeplas is surrounded by water and by thick tall trees.

bike lane

the open air

to the parking area

I have been here a few times. We have dinner  with my family. Today, me and my family went again in Krabbeplas, my husband and my son who love to swim enjoyed our day in the water. The place was busy, many just laying down on the grassy ground to soak the heat on their skin, some parents were in the water with their kids.

my family

safe swimming area for everyone

splash!

playing time with my son :)

Krabbeplas has a big water playground, safe for everyone. There is also a bike lane, a place for a good walk, a place for nature lovers. As my husband and son enjoying the water, I took my time to walk around and make photos. There is an area that is like of forest, there is an area of an open air. I love the big lake that at the far end is the international highway. There are many wildflowers, there are wooden bridges, young ones running here and there in their swimsuit.

The Krabbeplas Pavilion

beautiful.

papa is coaching :)

dry leaves 

this little Dutch is alone going to the water :)

Not yet autumn, but there are already my leaves falling on the pathway. Dry leaves, not autumn leaves. Soon, the view of Krabbeplas will change once the cold season comes. Less people, but more colors of nature. Before I returned to see my family, I went inside the pavilion to use the toilet. Very quiet inside, all customers were outside.

my son 

our son don't like to go home :)

a very curious child.

part of growing up.

I like to swing not to swim :)

It was such a great day for our family. I am glad that my husband took the day off today to spend time with us. I am writing before I go to bed, to share our enjoyment and for you to see the Krabbeplas through my eyes.