Weekend fun

On Sunday afernoon we went to some friends' house for a BBQ and swimming. It was a great day!!

On Monday, we went to Ribs with the Hensals and Sheppards to celebrate a great year of English Kids Club. Katy really liked the ribs, too.

Dirty Rotten Crooks

So, yesterday I had the great experience of filing a police report in German. Yep, in German. Here's the quick version: The girls and I were in H&M yesterday checking out the big sale. There were tons of people checking it out with us, mostly moms with kids and strollers. I had picked out a few things and went to the register to pay, but when I opened my diaper bag to grab my wallet it was gone. After frantically searching the store and retracing my steps to the store I admitted defeat and called Jake. He sent me to the closest police station, which just happens to be next to the mall. I no sooner had explained to the police officer why I was there when another woman walked in and told the same story. So, apparently H&M was the hot spot yesterday. Thankfully, no major damage was done, I only lost about 60 euros. The only thing of real value were Abby's little curls from her first haircut. I've been carrying them around for 4 years, it just always made me smile to see them in there. Also, the girls and my residency permit cards were in there. Those will be the biggest pain to replace.
In my heart, I hope whoever felt a need to steal really needed what they found. Maybe it bought some kids a meal or helped pay the rent. At any rate, lessons learned. I'm blessed to have a Father who provides so richly for my needs.

Summer Cuts

Abby and I got a trim for the summer.

We went here yesterday with some friends and good times where had by all.




We were at the same place almost a year ago. Man what a difference a year makes.

Discovery

Thank you, Jake for loving me despite posting this :)

Never Too Early to Start

One Year

Yep, Kay is now a year old. Hard to believe. She's a walking, squwaking, laughing, hair pulling, Mama, Dada saying mess. We love her to pieces. We had her birthday party on Friday and everyone had a great time. It was quilt the international event with 3 nations represented. Happy Birthday Katy 'Beth!!!