We leave tomorrow at 10:55am and arrive home at 2pm....3 hour plane ride, not exactly with the time change and all its a 10 hour flight! I'm excited to get home and back in the swing of things, but can not say enough about my family here. Thank you Stefan, Omi and Gerd...for your time and patience!!! Omi for cooking all the wonderful meals---this woman could have a 5 star restaurant if she wanted, we are truly lucky to sit at her table. And the list goes on with all the things she does for us!! Gerd for letting us take over your sleeping room---and my blogging on your computer....and your time with the babes! Stefan for being a wonderful Uncle and broter-in-law, and for taking Lisa and I out for my last Friday night out German style--so much freaking fun(sorry lisa would not allow me to bring my camera on this night).
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Saturday backyard action...
Amanda and Joseph in Ulm
My cousins came from Schwinfurt Germany to visit on Saturday. Joseph is stationed on the Army base there and returned from Iraq in November. It was so very good to see these two.
Ava joined us in the city.....Amanda I hope your ears aren't sore from all the stories she shared...heehee
Sent messages of love their way...from Aunt Susan and Jeanetta....
Sightseeing a little in Ulm...
Then we joined friends at our favorite Greek restaurant...
Amanda and Joseph
Caroline and I
Magic Magician Michael....Ava's favorite guy at dinner, always the funniest!!
Marco, Stephine and Stefan....
Time for some fun in Günzburg
Friday we joined Daniella and her 3 boys for some fun at a Jump house type place(forgot the name of the place) in Günzburg. It was lots of fun and let me tell you these kids, Max included played their little hearts out! Jordon, Ryan and Tyler are adorable boys and they played so good with Ava and Max. Ava talked about Jordon all day yesterday, doing art and everything for him....pretty cute! Thanks for the invitations Daniella! See you guys next year!
Last day of German Kindergarten...
I blogged last week that Ava was able to go to German kindergarten while we we're here. She ended up going 7 total day and did super. The teachers told us on Friday "she communicated with the kids in English and they communicated back in German." Amazing how children figure things out on their own. She had a great time and I'm proud of her for going each day.....
Friday, March 28, 2008
Afternoon train ride to Friedrichshafen, Germany
Wednesday Omi, Max, Ava and I took a train ride from Thalfingen to Ulm. Then we hopped on another train from Ulm to Friedrichshafen. ND SatCom is based out of Friedrichshafen, which is on the northern side of Lake Constance near the boarders of Austria and Switzerland. Matthias worked for the day and then picked us up for a ride back to Thalfingen. The kids really enjoyed it.....beautiful views along the way...
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Roggenburg Abbey....
Yesterday afternoon Omi, Ava and I attened and Osterkonzert (Easter Concert) in Roggenburg, another small village outside of Ulm. A gigantic Organ played from the back of the church and 5 men accompanied singing in Latin. Now a Catholic Parish it was very moving and unbelievably beautiful. Check it out here.... Roggenburg Abby
Monday, March 24, 2008
Easter Egg Hunting!!
The Easter bunny came very early here!!!
Chocolates for Max....
So excited....
Chocolate bunnies and bugs..
mmmmm, good!
The reported it being the coldest Easter in many years here in Germany. We hunted and then headed to the aquarium on the River. Way to cold to be out so we headed home for lunch. Hope you all had a great Easter, its holiday here again so we'll hang with Uncle Stefan for the day. More later!!!
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Saturday we celebrate Omi's Birthday....
Singing Happy Birthday to Omi....American Style
Donau Wellen (Danube Waves Cake) I got the recipe....we'll try it next time your around....
Gerd and Ava reading books....
A little warmer than the winter storm on Friday....Low 50's-I'm telling you West Texas Weather...as long as the sun shines, we'll take it!
Gudrin and Ava playing a game....
Omi and her babes....
Omi and her boys....
I didn't partake to much in the cocktails, but at one point Omi and I decided that was enough.....lots of fun and great to see Cousins Hanspeter and Gudrin...
Saturday Morning in Ulm....
This is how we start everyday, fresh bread from the local bakery and tea and coffee...
Ava felt a little ill and wanted to sleep so we loaded up Max and went into the city to meet friends for an early afternoon gathering...
We met at a popular cafe outside my favorite Münster...
Michael and Caroline will come visit in the Fall....
Max and his buddy....
Another super uncle, we stole him for the afternoon...Marco is one of Stefan's best buds...
Such a fun group!!!
Much sunnier day than Friday but still pretty cold until the afternoon.
Carolina and I....brrrrr cold!!! 
