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A Good Time Was Had By All

Posted on by Jean

The boys and I had a great Thanksgiving in Garmisch.  Three years ago we hiked half way up Kramer Mountain with our long-time friends to find snow and have hot chocolate at the St. Martin Hutte half way up:

We did it again this year:

I’d say the kids have grown a little, wouldn’t you?  Good thing because Joe was not riding on my shoulders most of the way like he did on Dan’s three years ago.  These pictures were taken in the exact same spot.  It was almost 60 degrees when the boys and I left Garmisch yesterday.  Not good for the skiing tourism.

Here’s a view from St. Martin Hutte where we had a nice cold beer (soda for the kids) and pretzels fresh out of the oven:

Meanwhile, Dan was having a fantastic Thanksgiving of his own.  Country Music star, Aaron Tippin, surprised them at Bagram with a concert.

We have about ten Saturdays until he comes home!  I can do that standing on my head.

Last Tuesday night the Spouse’s Club had a “Make it, Bake it & Take it night to raise funds for the club.  Everyone baked or made something (most brought gift baskets of some sort) to be auctioned off.  Here’s the large tote bag that was my contribution:

Both fabrics came from a German thrift store.   I’m positive the yellow is quite old.  Love it.  I found the flower tutorial at Wisecraft.  The pattern for the bag is from this book:

Jean

19 thoughts on “A Good Time Was Had By All”

  6. Chery says:

    The weeks will zip by now… you’re getting close.
    I love the bag. The picture of the kids is sweet. Glad you are keeping busy and having fun.
    Prayers for all.

  7. Theresa says:

    Wow! The kids really have grown! I’m glad you had the opportunity to do something special for the holidays…and Dan too! :o) The mountains are breathtaking in that photo. I love whenever you post your scenic photos because then I can travel vicariously! How did you get cold beer in Germany?! Never heard of such a thing! I’ve been enjoying seeing all your sewing projects. I too go in spurts between my sewing and my knitting. Hope your ten Saturdays pass quickly!

  8. Chris says:

    Glad to hear your time is coming to a close. Hope things continue to go well while you wait.
    Love the sewing you’ve been doing lately. Hope it’s not catching as I only use the machine for steeks these days. But thinking about all that quilt stash just waiting for a reason to bust out.

  9. Alison Jacobson says:

    What a great hike and time for the kids! Also praying for a safe return for your husband. I’m glad the troops were serenaded with some music – they surely deserve all that and more. Thanks to all of our troops serving far from home this holiday season!

  11. PJ says:

    Your sewing is awesome although sometimes I don’t comment! That is great that a music star suprised the troops..I was thinking about that yesterday! LOVE the before and ‘after’ pic of the kids climbing. What a fabulous view!!! 😉 love your ten sat. count….our wait had a interuption-great to see my hubby, but unfortunately under sad reasons.(my blog) Glad you had a nice thanksgiving!

  16. Cate says:

    Daniel is so tall! Is he taller than you now? Ten Saturdays! It is all down hill from here. Glad Dan & his fellows had some special entertainment. They deserve it (and more).

  18. Jewel says:

    I love seeing pictures as kids grow. Of course, Aggie was in the new one. Doesn’t she just look gorgeous??
    I’m so happy your time away from hubby is drawing to a close. YAY!

  19. Ariane says:

    I had no idea you where blogging again. I’m soooo glad your back….I know, I know…I’m a bit late:o)
    The family looks beautiful as always.
    ~Ariane

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