The girls went to Vacation Bible School this week. They had a lot of fun. Today they sang songs for parents and then we had pizza. They also had the Ultimate Slooze Show (similar to Double Dare but with a religious message slipped in). At the end Kaitlyn got slimed!
Tonight they had a bowling night for families with deployed soldiers. The girls had fun bowling with some of their friends.
To celebrate Kaitlyn’s birthday we went to Chili’s for dinner and then to see “Ice Age 3”.
Root Beer Cheers!
Aunt Marg and I went to German Cooking Class today. We learned to make German Pretzels with a Cheese, Beer, and Onion Dip; Pasta Carbonara, and Waffles with Cream and Cherry Sauce.
Kaitlyn got to open up a birthday present early while she chatted with Dad on the web cam.
Today we took a trip to Heidelberg Castle. The earliest castle structure was built before AD 1214 and later expanded into 2 castles circa 1294; however, in 1537, a lightning-bolt destroyed the upper castle. The present structures had been expanded by 1650, before damage by later wars and fires. In 1764, another lightning-bolt destroyed some rebuilt sections.
Giant Wine Barrel
Apothecary Museum inside part of the castle
Today we took a trip to the historical village of Freinsheim. The town was celebrating its annual “stadtmauerfest” - city wall celebration. Along the inside perimeter of the town wall (built during the 15th century) there were numerous food and wine tents. It was a great day.
The girls and I went to the Macaroni Grill on base for my birthday lunch. In the evening Aunt Marg and cousin Sean came into town for a visit. We had a great dinner and dessert together.
Kaitlyn made me a cake creation
