April: Château de Beloeil~ interior

Here are some of the gorgeous amaryllis designs from the competition:

We ended our afternoon at the château's outdoor cafe.  :)

April: Château de Beloeil~exterior

In early spring, we went to a 14th century château that was about 35-40 minutes from our home.   We had been wanting to go, but never went.  So finally this year, we made it.  And it just happened to be a gorgeous weekend with a huge event:  the Amaryllis design competition.

A beautiful grotto we found on the drive to the château

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The wall was covered in seashells...beautiful!

Château de Beloeil from the street

Guard house...maybe?

This was one of the first warm days of Belgium this year.

moat

Château de Beloeil

better view of the moat

gorgeous sunny day

large reflecting pond

Castle & Moat

Church in the distance

Sweet Aidan

Lovely building

Stunning view!

Magnificient

Enjoying a walk around the water.

It's a good sky day for photos!

Amaryllis

Next up:  Interior photos of Beloeil

March: Mons

One day, we went into Mons for some shopping & sunshine.  

quaint street leading to the Grand Place

I love old shutters too!

My men!

Enjoying the sun in the Grand Place.

Thankful!

Life is good.  

Our beloved Mons

Kiddos on the circular bench

Grand Place, Mons

Brussels attack memorial

Belgium stands strong.

The lovely Grand Place

heart shaped detail