Dad's visit to Germany #2

Nachtman Crystal Shopping (and glass blowing!)

Dad's visit to Germany #1

first German beer (and the first time I think I've ever seen my dad drink a beer!)


Rothenburg o.d.T

Baaaaaaalloons!

little friends

I got out of the shower this morning to find a little green friend resting on my travel size Degree. If I had known that's all he wanted I would have put some outside for them. He's number 8 and I've perfected the art of catch and release. We lost 2 & 3 to unfortunate accidents during the 'catch' part.

More house photos and basil

I've been trying to grow some basil since we moved here. I've never ever had a problem before but for some reason when I moved here what little part of my thumb that was green turned a weird shade of brown. WELL the new house has turned things around for me. My basil has taken off and I've never been more excited. (I guess I should also note that the entire back yard is FULL of herbs...including basil, so now I can stop trying to grow it, but I won't!)



Ginger's spot. She's there everyday when I get home from work. Watching the street and speaking to whoever walks by. (Some smart person please tell me if that should be whoever or whomever...it's killing my brain to think about) But all of my readers should know by now, English is not my first language. HA!)



APPLES APPLES AND MORE APPLES! Pie anyone?


OUr house, front door and all.


GRRRR! Ivy.

Brya's room

Our lovely new house is well...lovely and dated. The Germans sure do love some crush velvet wallpaper...did I mention with patterns?! Lovely. Yes. Lovely. I can stand most of the rooms, but like any new mom, I have a vision of what my little girl's room will look like, and it doesn't include circa 1980s wallpaper. Sadly when I went to OBI (like Home Depot) I found that the wallpaper isn't circa 1980s, you can in fact, still buy it today. I did not and opted for the plain white instead. Yes, I'm re-wallpapering a room. I never thought I'd say those words or type them for that matter. Yes, I'm putting UP wallpaper. But let me explain, the German walls are crazy rough plaster and no fun to paint without some work, so it's just easier to put up white wallpaper - and paint if you want. I shall leave it white.

Brya's room. The blind is down b/c it was really bright and sunny and it blew out my photograph if I didn't close it. She has a nice view of the horse field beside our house as well as the town church.



This section came down last night in about 5 minutes. My ADD kicked in and I just happen to walk into the room and started tearing down paper.



Today I did almost an entire wall in about 15 minutes. It's very calming. I might be a little sad when this part of the process is over and I actually have to hang something in it's place.

NEW HOUSE PHOTOS! FINALLY!

I know I know! All of you (my 3 readers!) have been on the edge of your seat for WEEKS waiting for photos of the new house. This must be like Christmas for you! I'm glad I could add a little excitement to your day.

Our sad, but fantastic porch, it's sad b/c we left all of our patio furniture in storage back in Alabama. Fantastic, cause, well, it's a porch!



steps leading up to the porch and a shot of our wild strawberry patch, it's been pretty hot here the past 2 weeks, so all my strawberries died :(



Our little green house needs a LOT of love, but I'm happy I have it, even for just one year! Also, our plum tree and compost 'area' - I throw things in there, and a few days later my landlord comes and get them!


The adorable little shed (which somehow got completely blown out - what a horrible image! but it's the only one I took)


Our neighbor, taking a drink and being curious of Kyla and me.




Looking up our driveway to the road