Summer Recap

Ok, I feel that I did not share much about our summer.  It seems that after Ashley's parents left, the summer started to fly by in its unfair fashion.  After a LOT OF STRESS of going through visa applications, my parents came here for a visit as well.  We did a lot of shopping (my kids were sooo good through it all).  I have to admit that it was fun to show our parents were we live and how we are adjusting to the European way of life.  Here are some pics from theirs and my brother's visits.

The City of Luxembourg had a Marilyn Monroe month with a lot of events going on.  We enjoyed looking at some pictures that were displayed in the downtown.

 

Dining at our friends house

 

My brother...

Cathedral in Metz, France

We stumbled upon a little multicultural festival...  We thought these were Romanian dancers...

 

....followed by the Bulgarians

 

My brother and my kids by the spaceship swimming pool in Strassen

Street Art in the downtown Luxembourg

 

My parents by the cathedral in Trier, Germany

 



Train ride from Trier.  

 

Street theater in the Luxembourg City

 

 

Tractor Time in Contern

This past weekend we have visited another little town that has a little festival going on.  It is really neat that these small communities organize events like this Apple Fest on a regular basis.  This lets our family visit small communities and see for ourselves the life on the outskirts of the big city life.

This post is really going to be an eye candy for everyone who loves old tractors because we saw a LOT.

 

A little break from tractors... our kids are going for a donkey ride ;))))

 

Pumpkin Fest in Biereng

The Pumpkin Fest in Biereng was really nice.   Sausage booths, music, cremant, pumpkin painting, and great variety of vendors selling everything from jewelry to home made honey.  Weather was excellent as well, after the whole week of rain the sun came out with all its warmth.

To compare with our  Texas pumpkin time, I regret that there were not really any opportunities to take pictures with hay or pumpkins.  I guess I am still looking for cute poses while my kiddos cooperate.

 

Ian is next to one of the pumpkins local farmers brought for the contest.

Some kid fun....

 

Some waffles.... Those were GOOOOOD

 

 

This is pumpkin that Carolyn has decorated.

   Very abstract... Purple hues....

 

One Year

It has been a year since we have arrived here, in Luxembourg.  I thought of several things to say, you know something cool and catchy,  however I have to admit that I am lost for words.

We all have had different expectations of this country and our temporary residence here.  We have been sharing our experience throughout this year and as we are starting our second year here, Ashley and I have realized how many things we have not seen or done.  We are planning our weekends with even more care to make sure we have a chance to get even more things done this year.

As the autumn enters the scene, we are planning to attend many fests that are hosted by numerous towns surrounding the Luxembourg City.  So stay tuned for more pictures.

Park Merveilleux

 

Before summer got away from us we have visited Park Merveilleux.  This time the entrance was not free, however I think when you will see the pictures you will agree that this kind of fun is worth a little fee.  Kids started off on the house ride.

 

Then go carts.... Ian loves anything cars!!!!

Carolyn and Sofie exploring the splash spot.  Yes, there is no water.  It was a little too cold for

splashing ;(((

 

Feeding animals.

 

Being jungle monkeys...

 

The pic of all of the kids.

 

Throughout the park there were cabins where kids with the push of the button could hear a fairy tale story.  The windows of the cabins were decorated with the scenes from the tales.

 

Covered playground.  Even though it was not hot we were determined to check out every stop.

 

 

Next stop train ride. 

Needless to say, no one was ready to leave the park.....