Our Germany Adventures~

After a long stretch apart, its great just to spend time together... doing anything! So Sat. was spent doing family stuff like groceries, car washing, dog washing, house cleaning, etc... But today we spent time looking at churches and visiting my first castle. The Nanstien, and it was beautiful! The most beautiful part to me was the view from the top... overlooking to town Landstuhl. And in the middle of the town was THE church!!! The church that I imagined when I chose the dress I will wear when Eric and I renew our vows in Europe. This event has been in the works ever since we knew we were coming here, spending 2 years watching other beautifully in love couples have the wedding of their dreams... the wedding Eric and I were never able to have. Be it timing, location, Gods will? We talked about a wedding, dreamed about a wedding, never did anything about it. Sure, we had a small silly thing just for some pictures on the wall. But never the event we truly wanted. We wanted guests, the gown and uniform, the whole bang... I guess God gives it to you when its his time? And in this case I agree!!! And lucky me, Mr. Clayton will becoming with Addison to capture it all as only he can, with amazing, vintage images.
Enough of that... dont want to bore you, but I could speak of it forever! So, this castle, built before Columbus even came to America. It gave me chills. The history I am surrounded by on a regular basis still just blows me away.
I'm still taking images with the play camera (still no UB as of yet) so the pictures are not what I know I can take... but its a taste of what its like here, I hope you enjoy~

Hubby on his way home!!!

Off to the field... those are the words my head was swimmimg with, what has seemed like forever ago. And it surely did seem like forever. I know its all part of his job, the field, TDY's, deployments (God forbid!). But it never gets any easier, and over here it seems like its even harder. But tonight he comes home!!!! Home to my arms that are begging to hold him for hours before I even let him get out of his uniform.

You see, its those silly-small things that I really miss when he is away for so long. Like, how he makes these funny little twitches when he sleeps. Or how he actually loves to cook for me... how he smiles at me when he thinks I need it most. And how he feels when nothing else will do but the simple touch of his hand on my face.

We have big plans for the weekend and I cant wait just to spend some quality time together. So hurry home to me baby... and get some sleep on that bus ride back, you're gonna need it! :)

I love you~

Making new friends~

Today was a great day! I had my first visitor, and although she couldnt stay long, it was wonderful to meet Jonelle and enjoy her chocolate baking delights!!! Yummy! Chocolates and new friends always makes things better. This woman is the type of person I want to become friends with... happy, funny, children, grounded, and (lucky her) she has great hair. I must find out her secret. :)

Her husband, the chaplain, is out in the field with my husband. I guess that their conversations have led to my being here alone and having a tough go at it so far. So what does Jonelle do when she hears about this? She picks up the phone and calls me. Invites me to her home for conversation and much needed people-to-people time. Unfortunately that morning I awoke with what I thought was the start of the flu. Luckily, the next few days were much better and I was ready to make the attempt to get together again. Today, she shows up, kids in tow, and a big hug.

Thank you Jonelle for taking the time out of your busy day to make me smile. As soon as I get that car I want to come to see you as well. I want to take your children to the purple fields I have fallen in love with and let them dance in fluffy tulle tutus. Dance under the German sun while I snap away images of those beautifully blonde daughters. Then lets take some family pictures for your home. Its my way of giving back... My way of thanking you for taking that first step and reaching out to a lonely Army wife and making this day a whole lot better than the last.

Isnt it wonderful, the efforts people go to to help another human being. I hope she knows how special I already think she is, and I cant wait to know more about her and her family.

Today was a good day~

Off in the field~

Its been only three weeks so far since my arrival in Germany, and true to military form, my husband has already been called away for field duty. 10 days of boredom, 9 lonely nights. Its been rough being here without anything as of yet. UB should have came this week and as of today they still cannot locate anything. Im getting more than upset at this whole ordeal. I cant work yet, I cant finish the work I did just prior to leaving Texas. I have limited warm clothing and the temps. have finally hit a daily average of 32*. Thats no fun with t-shirts and jeans.

Stay positive-stay positive... the words I keep repeating to myself everyday as I sit on plastic furniture, care of the US Army. And sleep in a bed that is as cold and lonely as Ive ever felt. Ive been playing Girl Scout as I haul wood from out front driveway to the 3 deep pile Ive made in the backyard as we prepare for even colder weather. Now, if I could just get that fireplace working my aching back would be worth it.

Eric comes home soon and then I can sit with him and start to make plans. Plans for weekend outings and day off excursions. I know it will get better, like once the car arrives.

I want to thank all my clients who have kept in touch... taken a moment to say hello, and send well wishes. It surely has made things more pleasant.

I have my first shoot coming up in just a few weeks... I'm back in business!!!! Be on the lookout for more great images EUROPEAN STYLE!

A walk through the neighborhood~

After the rain stopped, I grabbed the camera and headed down the country road to explore the sites. It wasnt the Nikon so be kind~
Here are some beautiful things I live around...
Enjoy~

The re-creation~

Seven p.m. here in Landbsborn... the house is quiet. Dogs fed, tv off, laundry finished and I just had the best conversation with one of my closests friends Nancy. I am a new woman... yes, the re-creation has begun~

Ive been looking at this all wrong. I am not in a home that feels like a prison waiting for the warden to come home and spring me for the evening. I am in a castle, full of wonderful opportunities for new adventures and promise. I look out our windows and see these huge windmills and those silly hairy cows, I laugh. I wish nancy was here with me to see this wonder that she opened my eyes to tonight... I thank you Nancy for your pep talk and such wise words! You saved me, and I want you to know that. And I want you to know I love you for being that friend who always has the perfect thing to say.

Its been rough, becoming used to this new life that everyone keeps telling me I am so lucky to have. I surely had not been seeing it that way these last few days. Not until tonight, when someone took the time to talk me off the ledge and show me the sun again.

I have my map Nancy. I took a look at all the villages surrounding us and made my plans. I looked at the metro line and did the same. Tomorrow I am buying a pretty little journal and I am going to start to write. Blog, then put to pen my inner heart and feelings. That was a brilliant idea!!! God makes things happen just when they were meant to happen, and I am blessed to have you as my friend, and mentor. You couldnt have answered the phone at a more perfect time~

So, here's to a new day. The morning sun will bring a new beginning along with my new attitude. I can't thank you enough for your wise words, great advise and oh-so-fun way of looking at things. If I could put you in my pocket forever and carry you around with me I would!

I miss you, and I love you more~

Iphone pictures in Germany~

Eric and I spent the afternoon driving the villages of K-town, taking in all the sites. It was a beautiful afternoon, winding the countryside swooning over the pure spectical of it all. Grandure comes to mind when I see historical churches built in large red stone and mile high steeples. Trees so tall they bend inward towards the road, as you drive the curves I can look out the back window and see the fall leaves being kicked up... just like in a luxury car commercial. Its simply beautiful.
I only had the Iphone today for pictures, so I took ones of the village roads we live on. The mountians around us, and the big hairy cows I keep speaking of. This is breathtaking. NEVER in all my years did I think I could be given the experience to not only visit, but to live here. The culture, food, lifestyles. Im learning German, learning the driving street signs, learning how it all makes so much more sense in the states. Some signs are so confussing that I am quite certian that I will not pass the first test. But my new car is the motivation, because if I have no licence I get no car. :( And I REALLY want that Audi 2 seater convert. In white please~

So, here are some images off my phone to share with you. Dont judge, its the best I could get without my Nikon. That puppy is going out next week for a workout!!!
Enjoy the first of many to come~

Arrival in Germany~

The ground is so cold, slight coolness in the air as well as we touched down just after 7am yesterday waiting for the bus back home. I have not seen so much green in years. Blue floral fields, stone churches with the largest steeples. I am going exploring this weekend for sure! It’s the holidays here... their reunification when the wall fell. So we were told of many a drunken party over the next few days. Lots of wine and beer that comes in steins that are the size of a small kitchen garbage can!!!!! Crazy!
The house is finally warm after an evening with no heat. And things are getting settled. I'll tell you though, I don’t know how these women do it who have children? All I have is two dogs and I could have torn my hair out at least 3 times. Everyone seems to be settling in just fine with no major issues as of yet.
I love our house... very European and chic, with 5 bedrooms so we are ready for some visitors... hint-hint.
This weekend, it’s looking at cars. I love that 2 seated convert. Volvo, but my eye caught a new two seated convert. Audi. Decisions-decisions~ Have to pass that damn driving test here first. And from what I understand it’s not too easy. We will see, study time starts tomorrow~

Pictures to come from the Iphone so dont get too picky. More images with the real cameras coming real soon. Hope everyone is healthy and happy and loving life as much as we are!!!Love ya!~