We had an impromptu block party with some thick, dark glass and another set of viewing tools: dark sunglasses and a welder’s mask to view the sun and see the Ring of Fire. We also tried the bucket of water trick to see the suns’ reflection in the water so we wouldn’t have to directly look at it, but it didn’t work that great. The kids all had fun taking turns catching a glimpse, and running around, playing with Nerf Guns and kicking a soccer ball around.

The Eclipse happened today – the Sun, Moon and Earth all lined up. It’s the first time in 18 years that an eclipse has been seen from the United States and we all got to see it and experience it. I guess the planets aligned for us!  

And in Netherlands News, The Office, The House, and the School are all lined up. The Bank Account is open, the Company is established and we’re hanging out in the shadows – wrapping up things on the home front for another 66 days!  Jeff comes home tomorrow. Few more days of school left. Tomorrow is a Furlough Day – so I get to enjoy the kids at home and they can go with me to the airport to pick up their Daddy. We all miss him and are ready for him to come home.

Did you see the Eclipse? What did you think? Hope your personal planets are aligning this week too!  xo