So the whole moving thing can really throw your life out of whack. We left our home in NM on July 22, heading east with Dad Dad in the Pilot (with the girls) and Charlie in the Jetta with Daddy. 2200 miles later, and a few stops along the way, we made it to Hershey, PA. Everything just seemed to get greener and greener the further we drove. It was a good trip and we had a great visit in PA. Then, we boarded a plane late on August 12 headed to Frankfurt. One long night later we arrived and found Charlie in baggage claim-no worse for wear. Literally since we hit the ground we have “rolled” throw a lot of changes and surroundings. Temporary housing, loaner car (an awesome turquoise Volvo wagon), temporary wardrobes, no internet access for 3 weeks, and …oh yeah, the discovery of a new Haskell joining us this spring.
There have been quite a few adjustments and questions that we have faced. Where would we live after looking through 15-20 villages in 4 days? Would Claire get into the school and specifically the K class we hoped for? Where will we go to church? When will we have friends again??!! What will I do here? I could go on and on.
So, a few weeks into this, what have we learned? Everything comes in it’s time. We found a cool home in a great little village, near a bakery and antique dealer, along the bike paths. So, Jeremy can commute on 2 wheels and I can explore. Claire began in the German Immersion Kindergarten a week ago and loves it…especially all the friends. 
She’s already singing in German and saying, “do you know how to say…?” We have visited a few churches and the possibilities are encouraging. I even gave MOPS a try again, and was pleasantly surprised. Jeremy’s office couldn’t be a more pleasant place to work and the office spouses and families are so friendly.
She’s already singing in German and saying, “do you know how to say…?” We have visited a few churches and the possibilities are encouraging. I even gave MOPS a try again, and was pleasantly surprised. Jeremy’s office couldn’t be a more pleasant place to work and the office spouses and families are so friendly.I guess Jeremiah 29:11 really never fails. “For I know the plans I have for you. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you a hope and a future.”
If I could just remember that more often, in my agenda. 
what a great update!!
so glad everyone is safe. congrats on the bun in the oven!
OH MY GOSH – YOU ARE PREGNANT???? Congrats girlfriend – talk about a series of changes for you guys! How is everything? I am so glad that you made it there – how exciting. I always tell Nate if there is a chance to go over seas lets do it!
Give the fam my love!!!
Hey girlie! You finally updated the blog…good for you! Tell the girls hello for us. Hannah talks about going to see her friend Claire all the time. Although it’s obiously a little more difficult now, I tell her maybe when you guys get the i net up and running (complete with Skype) we can “see” each other and keep in touch a little better! Until then know that we love and miss our friends and pray for you often… Tell J to kiss that new baby of yours for me (or at least its temporary housing). love to all… J