Madeline dancing

July 4th

On July 4 we went on post in Heidelberg to watch the concert and fireworks display. They did a really good job and we had a blast eating and hanging out with friends. Hope you all had a wonderful 4th!

Greek Isles

We are back in Germany for now! We had a wonderful time in the States and our cruise to the Greek Isles, Turkey and Croatia was amazing. We walked the city wall in Croatia and shopped and ate lunch in Dubrovnik. Then we went to Turkey and toured Ephesus where Paul preached and where Mary lived, incredible that the artifacts and buildings are still there today and slowly being rebuilt. Then Greece was beautiful the cliffs overlooking the ocean and churches with blue roofs in the distance. Madeline did great, she had her moments, but for a girl who hasn't been in the same country for the past 2 months we'll give her a break. She is 17 months old and just learned to kiss this past week. If you ask her to she will come over and give a sweet little kiss. She is drinking from a straw, for today that is. She saw her first slip and slide outside today but didn't really want anything to do with it just put her hand in the water. Will post pictures later.

Visit to Delaware

We went to see Cousin Scott, Aunt Michelle, and Uncle Josh. We rode up with Harmony and Grandpa. Then we celebrated Scotts 2nd birthday. It was great to see the cousins together despite them not really knowing how to play together yet. Growing so fast. Can't wait to see them again when their new baby arrives!

Michael and Sarah's wedding

My brother, Michael got married this past weekend at a beautiful location just outside of Ashville. Here is Michael holding Madeline and Sarah holding her other niece, Lexi. We has a fabulous time. Madeline danced, ate cake, and took a nap on cousin Debbie. Thanks to Debbie Madeline was taken care of during the ceremony where I did a reading. Now Sarah and Michael are off to Costa Rica!

Madeline Portraits

We went to have Madeline's pictures taken today. She is 16 months old. This is the dress she is wearing for Michael and Sarah's wedding this weekend. We are so excited. The other dress is one that Harmony gave to her along with a new wardrobe of clothes! She has loved hanging out with all her family over the past several weeks. Is walking everywear, almost starting to run. Loves dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, any animal that moves, which should make her dad happy! She would much rather be outside than in. Hope everyone has a great weekend. We are heading to the mountains!

Palace Gardens and Spargel Festival

Spargel, white asparagas, very popular here in Germany. We went to the Festival just in the next town from us to enjoy the food and have a day out. I ate a Spargel crepe, actually pretty good. Paul had the German version of a steak sandwhich and Madeline ate mine. We then headed to the Schwetzigan Place Gardens to walk through. And then it was nap time for Madeline as she refused to ride in her stroller any longer!