The Stevenson Ohana

March 8, 2025: We celebrated Riley's 33rd birthday on Saturday the 8th. We have a tendency to always wait to celebrate birthdays on the weekend when we can all be together. This weekend just happened to be the most sunniest weekend of the year, so far. It was such a happy day.

From start to finish, the day was packed with fun.  Riley started out the morning with a run through the Amsterdam forrest, then we did a Kayak session through town and a pizza picnic lunch together as a family, then Riley spent some time reading in the park while the kids played and we capped off the night with a sushi date together without kids. It was a back to back packed day with fun and time together and all just really loved being in the warm sun so early in the season. 

We are so lucky to have Riley. He’s the go-getter of our family—the one always striving to spend his days well and make life meaningful. He’s the best father and husband, and we’re beyond grateful for him every single day.

Here’s to another year of adventure, love, and making the most of every moment. Happy birthday, Riley!

and lots and lots of pretty kayak pics

February flew by in a blink—I can hardly believe it’s over. Lots of happy little memories. The boys had two weeks off school, giving us plenty of time to relax and enjoy a slower pace. One of the highlights was my ski trip to France with Luke—such a special adventure! Another favorite moment was our Les Misérables date with Riley. Riley went to London this month for a photoshoot and also Rotterdam for some tennis watching. We had plenty of playdates and laid-back days with the kids, a candy castle and even a jump-square day with Dad.  Here is a bunch of random photos from the phone to remember these slow winter February days.

Luke made a lego temple.

I was proud of my homemade cheez-its this month and attempted homemade tortillas! 

A couple master studies this month and a cute backpack i embroidered for Lucy! 

It is white, and wont stay that way long. . . but it was only 6 euros and was too cute to pass up on and add her name to it. 

She looks so old here! I can just see her going to school in a couple years. 

Hanging out at the skate park,

Lucy managed to lock herself in a locker during swim, she was in there a solid 5+ minutes while I tracked down an employee to help open locker. Good times. 

In the netherlands, licorice is the intermission snack of choice. 

We made a goal to go to the Temple once a month, its not too far away but takes up most of a Saturday. We've been switching off months. Riley got to go this month! 

That one time the sun was shinning and Clay had to soak it up. 

Clay teaching Lucy checkers. 

Fun times with Dad while we were on the ski trip! 

Clay had a school concert and was very brave little sheep and danced around while they played Old Mcdonad's Farm in dutch. 

Lucy is such a riot! A couple get-ups she insisted on wearing around town and to pick the boys up for school. 

Just a couple good sickness this month to keep us humble