I am Back

Came home on Friday. Wanted to be back for the 4th but was too tired for fireworks that evening. And then spent most of yesterday in bed sick.

But. . .

I had a wonderful time. Yes, I was by myself. Husband could not get time off. S2 went to Kansas. S1 is in and out so often that it makes my head spin. He is in West Virginia looking at stars until tomorrow night. Then on Friday he leaves for a time in Puerto Rico to look at the stars from there - questioning (ok my ignorant mind) minds want to know if the stars look that much different there than here. I will have to ask. I can imagine the eye roll!!

I'm having trouble adding photos so will add asap.

4 minutes to post hard to find internet that is working here. in fuessen.

have been to the castles. saw an eagle fly in front of one of them. saw swans.

shopped.

finally found good food last night.

i am in Germany. Made it to mittenwald today, innsbruck tomorrow. iäm doing well changing trains and talking to people. now i just have to figure out their keyboard system and find dinner.

Happy Birthday To S2

Happy Birthday S2. I know that I will hear for years that we did not spend it together :-) but just wanted to let you know that I am saving for the psychiatry bills ----- well will save for them after I pay for college!!

Seriously, have a wonderful day and time on your vacation.

And remember - even though life sucks sometimes it is still pretty good.

Love,

Mom

Happy Father's Day!

To my husband (go Nationals!!), my dad and my brother.

What have I been up to

this first week of vacation.

1. Getting ready for the big trip. Trying to make sure that I have maps, itinerary for each day and that I'm as prepared as can be.

2. Playing with one seriously cute puppy.

3. Finishing up a swap gift that will be mailed out tomorrow.

4. Going to rehab again for my knee. Reinjured it about a month ago.

Hot Air Ballon Morning

Snoopy tried valiantly to protect us from the menace that makes horrible noise. We were finally able to get him into the garage and shut the door. Bella didn't seem to realize what was going on and I gave her treats during the noise and she didn't seem to notice.

However it is so very cool to have one of these go over the little blue house. And to be able to see the faces on those inside the basket.