Traveling with two five year olds and a three week old...bad idea
As you might have guessed we took our first family vacation with three children this past weekend. The traveling in the car went well, all though nursing in the back seat while parked at a rest stop was not ideal. I suppose that really the worst part was trying to sleep in the hotel room with all three kids. The boys had coughs which kept them up (and woke Julian up). Julian had to eat every three hours which kept him up (and of course woke the boys up). It would have been great to find a hotel with two adjoining rooms or at least a room with a separate living room area. Maybe next time.
We went to Munich on Friday and then headed to Nuremberg on Saturday and Sunday. We had Stake Conference on Sunday and I was called into the Stake Primary presidency, 2nd counselor. I am sort of confused as to how I was even on the radar for this calling because I don't know the Stake Primary president or the other counselor...I guess it was just meant to be. I will need to travel all over the Stake visiting the other wards and I'm sort of nervous to do this because all the other wards in the Stake speak German. I guess I'll learn as I go, either that or resort to grunting and pointing to get my ideas across. Either way I'll look pretty foolish!
We had Oma and Opa with us this weekend and they are now on their way to to Dubai to visit their son Jason and his wife Camille. I will definitely miss all the help that Oma has been these last few weeks. I don't think I have done the laundry, made dinner or mopped my floors since she has been here! They will be back in 2 weeks and then spend another 3 weeks with us before heading home to Utah.
The weather on Saturday was just beautiful. We didn't even have to wear jackets!
Enjoying a true German lunch...sausage on a roll!
Oma and Opa
Emerson playing in a park in Munich
Daddy took Emerson and Townsend up in a church tower. They counted all 300 steps up and 300 steps down. Mommy was more than happy to stay with baby Julian at the bottom:)
Spring is in the air. There were pussy willows for sale by the bundles at the markets in town.
Fresh flowers at the market
This is what the boys look like after 3 hours in a museum
So much fun!
ReplyDeleteHey Rachelle, don't know if you remember me (book group/Jenn's friend)? I'm a blogstalker & read your from time to time. I have been to Munich & loved it! One day I hope to go back & see more of Germany. The missionary couple you had over for Christmas - the Abersolds - their son Dale is in my ward. Just thought it was a weird, small mormon world tidbit I'd pass along. Anyhow, congrats on the new baby!
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Good luck in your new calling!! For me, it would be motivation to *really* learn the language. =) I still need help... =) Hope life is going well with three kids! =)
ReplyDeleteRon says "From my experience that just body language, lots of flapping of the hands, and love flowing will invite the spirit to provide the communication. And it works!" As I was reading about you he wanted an update and wanted to make sure to tell you this in regards to your new calling :) You have a gorgeous family and I think you are an awesome mom. Your family will have the best memories and such awesome experiences to push them through life. I am so glad you blog! :) Talk soon~
ReplyDeleteOne more crazy thing to remember about germany - a stake calling. Julian is the cutest baby ever. It was great to talk to you last week. He looks perfectly healthy and adorable!
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