Monthly Archives: July 2009

Our first 30 days here in Germany is finishing today.  Tomorrow will be our 30th day in the hotel here, and therefore, the last day that we are allowed temporary lodging.  Hence, we must move.  We have been lucky enough … Continue reading →

This is a typical view of what it is like to live on the specific base/kaserne where the hotel is located. There isn’t much housing on this particular part, but the other kasernes have a similar view….construction fences all over … Continue reading →

There is a sticker on the windshiled that states a recommended speed for the winter tires of 190kmph. The family BMW Now to convince Andy to get me the Benz…

This Sunday, they cut church back by one hour again. Too many people were gone on vacation, including the bishop. I guess a lot of teachers were missing, so it was easier to cancel an hour than try to find … Continue reading →

This morning the boys are full of energy. Actually, every morning. But, today, the sun is out, so they want to go to the park across the street at 8:30am. Fine. Go. The other night Gus has an interesting thought: … Continue reading →

It seems like every night before bedtime, the boys come up with all kinds of questions. I’m not sure if they’ve been mulling them over all day or if they invent things to ask just to delay going to sleep. … Continue reading →

I’m not really sure how long we’ve been in Germany now…We left Colorado on the 29th of June, and today is the 19th of July, but that’s about all I keep track of around here.  I don’t know how long … Continue reading →

We have been here in Germany for about 10 days. It seems like everything back in Colorado was so long ago. We’ve been in beautiful Army lodging since we arrived, which we feel very lucky to have  a place here … Continue reading →

A few days before we left Colorado, I bought a smart phone with the intention of using it here in Germany. At the airport in Frankfurt, I think there was wifi, for free, but I was in such a hurry … Continue reading →