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Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Dookie assails my senses... Must be spring in Germany...

Indeed, the beginning of spring has been marked  by the unmistakable, undeniable scent of pig poo all around our lovely farm community of Ansbach, Germany.  It's basically terrible.  Jason and I went on a bike ride the other day and as we were enjoying the scenic countryside of Germany we found ourselves nausiated by the smell!  It is so gross.  It's weird, also, because somehow it is like an invisible line of dookie... One minute, it's safe to breathe, then next, you're about to vomit through your nose...  We've decided that the lack of dookie smell was the best part about winter.  

So Jason and I have been married for 1 year (and 4 days).  The first year of marriage was awesome.   Sure, we discovered some things about each other that we didn't fully know before, but all-in-all it's made us love each other more and realize how blessed we are to have each other.  Jason thinks that we should have goals for our second year of marriage; you know, like what we want to have learned by anniversary #2.  I asked him what he suggested and he said that he thought it would be good if -I- learned how to properly split food items.  He maintains that 1/2 and 1/2 is not even... Who knows what he thinks IS even.  *rolls eyes*   But I love him, so I will sacrifice my portion of delectable treats.   *sometimes even without a fight!*  :)  

We had a wonderful weekend though.  We went down to Munich and saw a concert.  Then on Monday we enjoyed the park/hunting grounds of Nymphenburg Palace.  It's a beautiful place and we really enjoyed spending the day together, relaxing.  Then on Tuesday we went for our bikeride (as previously mentioned) and went to visit the castle that is in our village of Lichtenau.  It was fun and, against my better judgement, I am posting a historical video for your reference.... *sighs* 




Here's a picture of the Lichtenau Castle, of which you are now thoroughly informed... 

Just a small portion of the "approachable" castle of Nymphenburg.  View is from the front lawn. 

:)  

Happy us.

That's it for now folks.  Hope everyone is doing well.  :)  
KT

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Counting Quarters...

So yesterday, at work, I was going through all my currency and organizing it in order of dates (yes, I really did that and, yes, I really was that bored...) and I came across two quarters in my drawer from 1967.  I'm going to keep an eye out and see if I can find another one older than that...   

Thursday, April 2, 2009

It's Not About the Coffee

I'm sitting here reading a book about a well-known company...  Crying and praying that the door would soon be opened for me to pursue my dream.   

Monday, March 30, 2009

Prayer Request

Would you all please pray for my good friend Jana Hendershot and her son, Nathan Paul Hendershot.  I'm not sure of the specifics, but I know that baby Nathan was born approximately 10 weeks early...  


Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Happy Birthday Sweetie!!!

Jason's birthday was this past Sunday.  We had a great day of celebrating - full of fun and good food! (If I say so myself...)  I'll just chronicle the day for you with pictures! :)  


The Birthday boy's table for breakfast

The presents.  

It turned out to be a lot like Christmas morning... :) 

Self portrait with all his presents.  He was - well - excited. 

The hat says "Birthday Prince".  Pretty much sums it up.  

The necklace does indeed match the sweatshirt!!!! 

Opening his cards.

Being a "Puma".  Inspiration=new sweatpants

His surprise present from me. 

Him acting like like this is the first time he'd seen it... I try to hide things and they always get found!!!!  At least he found it on his actual birthday... 

Neiman Marcus Cake with SPARKLERS!!!!  

All-in-all a great day together!  

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

So sad...

How sad.... Miss Natasha Richardson died after a fall while skiing.... 




Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Our "Falling" trip :)

This past weekend Jason and I had a wonderful time going with the chapel on a "Snow Day" to Garmisch, Germany.  It is in the German portion of the Alps, close to Austria.  Truly beautiful!!  Most people enjoyed skiing.  Some enjoyed sledding.  Jason and I went for the enjoyable art of "falling".  

The Alps - one small speck of God's beautiful creation

On the lift, on the way up the mountain

Before all the "falling" began

The bigger they are, the harder they fall... :) 

*happy Kate sigh*

God's creation always causes a man to ponder...





These were the skiers - the category of which we are not... 

Our sweet friend Mary before we went sledding down the mountain

Our Chaplain - big 'ol dork that he is.  I tried to get a picture of the side of the glasses - just trust me when I say they were - well - strange.  

A little sun-burned, but happy after a day of "falling"