To Texas and then Across the Atlantic again.

UGH! I cant believe that November is just about done. Where did fall go? I spent most of November in Texas. We left Cali on a very early flight the 4th of Nov. My poor mother in law drove Logan and I to the San Fran airport, we had to be there by 5 am. Yes that is right 5 AM! So grateful for all she and my father in law did for us while we stayed there. Once in Texas we just hung out and enjoyed some time with my family and friends. My mom took Logan after work a couple of times so that I could get some Me time. I was able to finish a book that I wanted and hung out with friends. It was so nice to catch up with great friends.

After about 10 days, I drove down to where I grew up. It had been more the 7 yrs since I had been down there. The main reason being that it is 5-6 hr car ride. At least I had my little brother Len with me to help me with the drive and with Logan. I seriously could not have done this trip without my brother. Not only was he helping me but he had to put up with all my moods (By this part of my trip I was tired, missing my husband, anxious, stressed, sick, etc.). I am so thankful for him. My childhood bff Laura was getting married and I was the matron of honor. There was much to do, and many things seemed to get in the way of me doing some things I wanted to do. I got to see my Grandpa and Grandma. Funny story: My grandparents are divorced, but very competitive with each other. Logan is their first Great grand baby. Well my grandpa wanted to take pictures with him, which we did. My grandmother found out and she just needed to do the same. When she got her pictures, she was like, "Logan and I look better than Logan and your grandpa. So much better!" Fun times. The best part of this, Logan now has professional pictures with his great grandparents.

 Part of being the MOH was to throw a party. So I went with a Last Fling theme: Twilight Saga "Bitten by LOVE". Just some appetizers and cocktails, thought I left that part to the bride since I don't drink. I did have my bottle of Martinelli's Apple Cider to join in on the games and fun. We ended the night with the midnight showing of Breaking Dawn. The wedding was fun, I was actually also asked to talk in front of everyone. It was my first time taking part of a Catholic wedding. They looked so happy, and tears were shed for my dear friend. After the wedding we drove back very early the following morning, by early I am talking about 330am. We got back to H town by 930 am. We drove to my mom's house which was filled with my cousins and aunts. (why?) Well my cousin Kim had gotten married! Well tired to anyway. She was late to her own wedding, so late, that the judge left. Everyone was late. In a way I am kinda glad I had to be at my friends wedding, rather than Kim's. I don't think I could of taken all the disorder and tardiness that happened. It was nice to see my aunt Martha, and sad I missed seeing my Aunt Julissa.

The best part of my trip! We left H town and boarded a plane THE STU! I was so happy knowing that I would be home soon, and this very long journey was at its end. I was ready to see my hubby, and Logan was ready to see his daddy, and play with his toys. We had just one stop in Newark, a short layover. Well to my great surprise, but who would you think was there to meet us! My dear, sweet husband. Logan was running  ahead of me out of the airport, and ran right into his arms. At first, I wanted to tell this man to put my child down, until I realized it was him! I was so happy that I started to cry. My little family was together again, and sooner than expected. He was here to help make my trip across the Atlantic easy. And easy it was. Watched movies, relaxed, and slept. Once we landed we took a cab, and we made it home.

I don't think I could make a trip alone that long again. Glad to be back home.

Where did October Go?

October just flew by. We stayed busy and did much traveling. Loggie and I took a flight from Houston to San Francisco, only to jump on to another flight 2 days later bound for Seattle. It was nice having my in laws help out with Loggie on that flight. We stayed with my sudo brother 15 minutes away from downtown Seattle. It was a nice area, with views to the lake. Logan loved hanging out with uncle clay.

 Loggie with his Grandpa hanging out at the hotel. Just being spoiled and enjoying all the attention.

 My hubby arrived a day later! I was excited to see him, it had been 10 since I had left home. It was nice to have him around and well Loggie just missed his daddy! We walked around Pikes Place! So much fun.

 The main reason for our trip to Seattle was for  my sister in law wedding. It was a perfect day, with no rain. Loggie had fun being pulled in a wagon as part of the wedding.

 This is Loggie and his cousin right before they made their appearance. Such cuties!

 Just loved Amanda's dress. The wedding was nice!

 My family! WE had fun.

 Loggie had so much fun, and danced the night away. Though that was nothing compared to the moves his little cousin had. She was the dancing queen. Just so cute to see them interact.

 Loggie had all the bridesmaid loving on him. He was such a big flirt.

We hung out with family. My hubby and his brother. After a week in Seattle we flew back to Cali, this time with hubby in tow.

 We did some sight seeing after we came back to Cali. With the hubby here we headed to Sacramento. I had never been so it was a nice trip. While there we went to the Railroad museum. Loggie had so much fun as he is into trains right now. He just kept saying Choo Choo.

 With the hubby back in Germany, Loggie and I spent some quality time with his grandma. We went to a pumpkin patch, where Lo got to feed animals, pet goats, run around, and just have fun.

 This is my favorite fall pic of Lo this year. What do you think? Isn't he handsome.

 So after spending the day at the pumpkin patch we headed home and got ready for our big race. It was fun and exciting. My mother in law is into doing 5k's and she signed us up to do a fun run with her. I thought it would be fun just to jog a bit and enjoy the evening but once they honked the horn the inner runner in me took off too. Now let me be very honest, I have not run in over 5 yrs, run. I ran the whole thing, only because I kept seeing my mother in law in front of me. Yes, she did beat me, but I only came in some seconds behind her. I thought I was going to DIE! My favorite quote of that night, "Come on MOM (fans cheering at me) your son is beating you!" Loggie was in a non jogging stroller, pushed by me.

 There was a Trunk or Treat at our church, along with a Chili Cookoff that I help coordinate. So that kept me pretty busy as well.

 There was a costume parade in my mother in laws town, at it was a bit hot for Loggie to be a monkey, so I dressed him up as a tourist. Too bad I forgot to give him his camera for the picture.

Then on Halloween we went to a shopping area for trick o treating. Loggie finally got the hang of it. So that was neat. He didn't want to be handed a candy, the boy wanted to choose. Later that evening we walked around the neighborhood with his grandma. He kept trying to go into peoples home. But on a positive note, he did not get scared, even when we went up to the scary homes. 

When September Ends!

Oh my, I cant believe I have neglected my blog this long. We have been doing some serious traveling and thus it leaves little time to update. But before I fly on to my next destination I thought I would do a little updating.

The weekend before we flew to America, the hubby, baby Lo and I headed to Ludwigsburg to their annual pumpkin patch. This year the theme was Dinosaurs. How cool is that! I was amazed at the talent and hard work they put into their displays. Logan enjoyed running around, and discovering new things. It was a bit drizzly, but nothing heavy. We had fun!

 I love that both Lo and the hubby are giving me the same  look, like another picture!

I think that this was my favorite of all! I mean look at it, and it was huge!

The last week of Sept, baby Lo and I headed back to the states. On our way to California, we totally surprised my mother on her birthday! All the siblings were in on it so it was so much fun to see her happy and may I add, VERY SURPRISED!  What fun! The flight not so much, but totally worth it. He had had it the last two hours, and cried most of them. People were getting annoyed and I let them know we had flown from Germany, changed flights in NY, and then they gave me the sympathy look, and helped out in trying to entertain my little tot a bit more.

 

My little bro JOE caught the moment we walked in on camera. She totally did a double take, as she couldn't believe it was really us! Yeah, she was about to cry when my brother cut off the video!

An American holiday abroad.

Last year my little family was not together for the 4th of July. Mike was in England, and I had made the 11 hour flight across the Atlantic to Cali with little Lo the day before. Who would of guessed that a year later, we would not be in America any longer.  This was offically my first 4th of July where I was not in America, but it sure did not feel that way.

As soon as we drove on to the base, American flags were lined up along the roads. It made me proud to be an America, and to know that I would be surrounded by so many troops, and people in service. To know that because of them and their willingness to serve, and others like them who came before, we have our freedom.

 We went on base late in the afternoon. For Mike, we could of left our home 3 hours later. In all honesty, I agree with him, now. Oh well, now I know. They had train rides, pony rides, games, face painting, moon jump, watermelon eating contest, music, live bands and various booths. We picked a spot, left our blanket along with our stroller, and walked around for a while.

 After a walk around  we settled on some food to eat, sat down and enjoyed, that is until Lo started running off and charming all sorts of people. He loves dogs, and with many of them around that evening he had much fun.

 At just about any festival I have been here, there is a candy booth and among the things they sell are chocolate cover fruit. My favorite is the strawberries. Yum.

 Lo fell asleep for about 1 hour before the fireworks started. We, well I woke him 3 minutes before the show began. He enjoyed seeing them, and did not fear the loud bang.