Nuremburg

Day One of our adventure found us in Nuremberg. Home of the Nuremburg Trials, Hitler's Rally Grounds, and the most famous Christmas Market in Germany. We arrived just in time to grab some eggplant cheese and bread from a vendor at the Farmers' Market. Then we explored the HauptMarkt and found a delightful German Restaurant for dinner.

The next morning we were up bright and early and ready to hit the town! Coffees and cake at a local cafe were in order before taking the bus to the Historic Nazi Rally Grounds. What an amazing site! The museum was full of history and pictures showing the Nazi involvement in Germany straight through until the end of the second World War. In the final room of the Museum, video footage from the Nuremburg Trials were playing. As you exited the last room of the museum, you could stand in the middle of the arena that was being built for Nazi Party Rallies. If you stood out on the end of the platform, you were standing in the exact spot that was intended for Hitler during his rallies.

Next up .... Munich

Night Out

Last night Steven and I were lucky enough to get an awesome babysitter and head out to our friend Greg's promotion party. We had an awesome time! Good friends, good beer and good times by all!

Baby Wearing

As many of you know, I am a big fan of wearing my babies. It is just so much easier to have both hands free and be able to cuddle with your chidlren. I've even convinced Steven to do it, although he prefers the pre-constructed Ergo. This morning, while I was watching YouTube videos of back carries for Abigail, Declan was insistent that he had to wear monkey. This was the result:

Week 1, Day 2

I didn't get to start training until after Declan went to bed tonight, but I did do it! I walked 2 minutes then ran 2 minutes for 12 minutes, then walked 2 minutes, ran 1 minute for 7 minutes after that. I did a little over a mile (almost 2km - 1/5 of the way there!) today.

This was today's route.

Sending Love

Today we gathered to send our quarterly care packages to our deployed soldiers. After we ate some delicious soup and salad, we set to work. All of this stuff (and more!) had to go into 14 bags. Needless to say, we sent a few extra bags of goodies.

We do these care packages every 3 months, so our next packages will get there in time for the Holiday Season. If you would like to send some things or send some money to help us bake things, please let me know. These packages mean a lot to our soldiers, who are away from their families.

Race for the Cure 2010: A Huge Accomplishment

Today was a huge deal for me. Friends and I participated in the 2010 Race for the Cure in Frankfurt, Germany. Two walked the 2km, and the rest of us ran the 5km. This was my first attempt at any kind of running race and most definitely the longest I have ever run at one time. The big thing is: I finished. It was not all running, it was not fast, but it was complete. I am very proud of myself for doing this, I am thankful for my supportive husband who ran with me for the first part, I am glad for the strangers who encouraged me (in several languages) throughout the route. I am glad that for a little while today, I was part of something huge. Something that will make a difference.

Two Babies, One Doctor

This morning the kids went for their well-baby appointments. Declan was adamant about going first. He was weighed, measured, and checked out by the doc, then it was "Abi turn." When it was time for shots, Abi went first because Declan didn't need any immunizations. Abigail screamed, of course. Declan ran over to her, tried to hold her hand and immediately began singing: Abi, Abi, Abi. When she was done, Declan bravely said, "Declan turn!" He was such a great big brother today, he made me very proud.


Stats:
Declan, 27.5 lbs, 33 inches
Abigail, 14.4 lbs, 23 inches
Both are perfect, of course.