This will be my last blog entry for 2009. This was one of the BEST and most memorable years we have had. God blessed Collin and I with a wonderful son. The new addition to our family was the highlight of the year for sure. Caden is such a joy to have.
This past year we also lost a loved one, TJ, Marisa's step-grandfather. His death was a big surprise for all and very sad. He is dearly missed.
We have also taken some wonderful vacations this year. Here is a summary by month of our travels and adventures.
We started the year off staying at a castle in Hornberg, Germany, in January, as we celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary.
In February Marisa went to Paris for 5 days with her good friend, Emily, who came to visit us for 2 weeks. While she was here we took her to Rothenburg ob der Tauber and visited the Medieval Crime Museum. We also went to Bad Dürkheim.
In March we went to Texas to visit family and friends. While in town our friends and family gave us 3 baby showers. Thank you again everyone for being so generous and welcoming of our precious son. It was nice to get to get see family and friends.
In April we went to Holland and visited Clara Maria Cheese & Clog Farm where we tried the best cheese in the world, ate dinner in Naarden Vesting, spent a day in Amsterdam, and part of a day at Zandvoort beach, where we saw the North Sea.
May was a busy month. We went to Luxembourg City, Luxembourg, visited the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial, bought our first set of china at Villeroy & Boch, and spent a day in downtown Luxembourg City and saw the breathtaking casemates. Our good friends Philip and Jocelyn also came to visit us during May. We had a wonderful time with them. We went to the Schwetzingen Castle Gardens, took a paddle boat down the Neckar River, and ate at some nice restaurants including a castle in Bad Dürkheim.
June was the best month of the year because Caden was born. We spent 5 days in the hospital after a natural and drug free delivery. Germans recommend mothers stay in the hospital at least 5-7 days after giving birth. I was so tired that I honestly didn't mind.
In July Marisa's parents came to visit for two weeks and see their first grandchild. While they were here we went to France, stayed two nights in Brussels, Belgium, and an afternoon in Maastricht, The Netherlands.
For August and September we went back to Texas. Collin had training and so we took the opportunity to visit family and friends. We didn't get to see as many people while we were in town as we had hoped. It is very challenging to travel with an infant and he was having some stomach problems.
October we went to Switzerland and visited Interlaken and Spiez. Switzerland was beautiful!
In November we took a nice vacation to Portugal. We stayed at a beautiful hotel in Albuferia on the beach. We visited 6 different cities in the Algarve and spent a day in Lisbon.
December was a nice and relaxing month. We didn't travel very far, we went to a Christmas market. We were hoping to go to more but the snow and cold weather prevented us from going. We had a great Christmas and are planning on having a wonderful New Year at home.
We wish you and your family a safe and happy New Year. We hope 2010 is a great year for all!
This past year we also lost a loved one, TJ, Marisa's step-grandfather. His death was a big surprise for all and very sad. He is dearly missed.
We have also taken some wonderful vacations this year. Here is a summary by month of our travels and adventures.
We started the year off staying at a castle in Hornberg, Germany, in January, as we celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary.
In February Marisa went to Paris for 5 days with her good friend, Emily, who came to visit us for 2 weeks. While she was here we took her to Rothenburg ob der Tauber and visited the Medieval Crime Museum. We also went to Bad Dürkheim.
In March we went to Texas to visit family and friends. While in town our friends and family gave us 3 baby showers. Thank you again everyone for being so generous and welcoming of our precious son. It was nice to get to get see family and friends.
In April we went to Holland and visited Clara Maria Cheese & Clog Farm where we tried the best cheese in the world, ate dinner in Naarden Vesting, spent a day in Amsterdam, and part of a day at Zandvoort beach, where we saw the North Sea.
May was a busy month. We went to Luxembourg City, Luxembourg, visited the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial, bought our first set of china at Villeroy & Boch, and spent a day in downtown Luxembourg City and saw the breathtaking casemates. Our good friends Philip and Jocelyn also came to visit us during May. We had a wonderful time with them. We went to the Schwetzingen Castle Gardens, took a paddle boat down the Neckar River, and ate at some nice restaurants including a castle in Bad Dürkheim.
June was the best month of the year because Caden was born. We spent 5 days in the hospital after a natural and drug free delivery. Germans recommend mothers stay in the hospital at least 5-7 days after giving birth. I was so tired that I honestly didn't mind.
In July Marisa's parents came to visit for two weeks and see their first grandchild. While they were here we went to France, stayed two nights in Brussels, Belgium, and an afternoon in Maastricht, The Netherlands.
For August and September we went back to Texas. Collin had training and so we took the opportunity to visit family and friends. We didn't get to see as many people while we were in town as we had hoped. It is very challenging to travel with an infant and he was having some stomach problems.
October we went to Switzerland and visited Interlaken and Spiez. Switzerland was beautiful!
In November we took a nice vacation to Portugal. We stayed at a beautiful hotel in Albuferia on the beach. We visited 6 different cities in the Algarve and spent a day in Lisbon.
December was a nice and relaxing month. We didn't travel very far, we went to a Christmas market. We were hoping to go to more but the snow and cold weather prevented us from going. We had a great Christmas and are planning on having a wonderful New Year at home.
We wish you and your family a safe and happy New Year. We hope 2010 is a great year for all!
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