We are another week closer to leaving the paradise we call our temporary home. The other night Chris commented - gosh, it really has everything we need. Guess I am realizing I have more needs than hot water (at a VERY low pressure) and electricity. The beds are just fine, but a kitchen would be great and removing the obstacle I call the spiral staircase will be Heaven - an internet connection that doesn't disconnect by breathing on it... and maybe some American TV that isn't already dubbed over.....only two and a half more weeks....
So onto news you may want to hear about... This first photo is us in Ikea on Sunday. It was a special sale celebration since they don't appear to be open on Sundays. They had a band (not sure if you can see them in the background...) and were serving Champagne. Sweet! Makes me love Ikea even more! Crazy Germans!
This is a quick photo of Nick about to explore the local market. They put up their tents every Wednesday - rain or shine or bitter cold! They are hearty out here!
This is what five munchkins in a Mini-van looks like - Luke, Anna, Nick, Lauren and Grace. After our English playgroup, Erica offered to give us a lift to the train station. It was GREALY appreciated after our aventure getting to the play group. Our trip home was a breeze. Nick and I are pros now!
I just love this rotating Mercedes symbol. They seem to have it everywhere around here. This is in front of a Diamler Chrysler building which is only a mile from our temporary place. We walked by it one morning on the way to post to pick up Chris's car.
They serve Mexican in Germany - you just have to seek it out =) Thankfully the Modbley's are showing us their favorite hot spots. They have lived here since August 2006 and are a wonderful source of knowledge. Its no Austin Tex-Mex, the salsa had to be Ketchup and hot sauce mixed.... but the enchiladas were just what I was craving, and can you really mess up quesadillas?
This is Nick's pure excitment when it comes to riding a train. He actually thinks he is 'hailing' it. Once it arrives, he hops right on and finds the closest window seat. I am sure there are Nick nose prints on every train we ride.
On Wednesday we used the train to successfully get to our English play group. Upon arrival at the right stop, we walked in the wrong direction for about 500 meters until we managed to translate the address to a sweet German. Once redirected, we walk straight up hill to the church (no wonder I picked the other path first!) Of course Nick wasn't interested in walking anymore - so I got my fair share of a work out that day! How many different ways can you carry your child?!?!
On the way home on the train, Nick sat across from a guy about my age. He was coming home from work and had his head phones on. The guy was gazing out the window tapping his finger to his music. Nick reached his hand across and starting tapping along with the guy. Than somehow they formed a little game of tapping eachother's fingers. It was so super cute. The guy played right along with Nick and they were both entertained for the rest of the ride. Once we hit our stop - Nick waved and tossed out a German 'Tschuss' (goodbye). Made my day - just wonder if the tired guy felt the same way, who knows..!
hey! it's great to be able to keep up with you guys.. hang in there! it's 1/2 way through march already and your new place looks like it will be great. miss you guys!
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