It has been SO beautiful here the past few days!!! The sun has been shining, the flowers blooming, the birds singing... just perfect. Germany is such a beautiful place. I love the little town we live in. It's somewhere I could spend the rest of my life (if it were in the States and closer to family). It's small, surrounded by nature, has a local bakery, a dairy farm that sells ice cream and a park. What more could you ask for?
On Sunday Mike, Jay and I took a walk over to the little pond in town. It was lovely. We saw the ducks and Jay spent a good half hour throwing things in the water. Have I mentioned how beautiful it is? I love hanging out outside with my family on sunny days. There's nothing better.
Yesterday Jay and I took a walk up to the dairy farm. For some reason it was one of those experiences I'll never forget. Nothing huge happened but all the little moments added up to create a wonderful memory. Here are some of the things I enjoyed:Carrying Jay up the street to the farm.
Pointing at birds singing in the trees.
Jay holding my finger as we walked up the gravel driveway.
Eating two vanilla ice cream cones because Jay was too excited about his surroundings to eat anything.
Watching Jay slowly edge his way up to see the calves.
Seeing Jay run away when they got too close.
Letting Jay peak around my legs to get another glimpse.
Hearing Jay moo for the first time.
Helping Jay climb up a "steep" hill.
Chasing Jay around the yard.
Letting Jay drag me down the road by holding my finger.
Hearing Jay "talk" to the birds.
Singing Old McDonald and hearing Jay sing, "eieio."
Seeing Jay's excitement when the doggy walked by.
Splashing in puddles.
Throwing rocks in the puddles.
Hearing Jay say "wuff wuff" when the doggy walked by.
Watching Jay finally get the courage to pet our neighbors kitty cat.
Seeing Jay's thrilled face when the cat jumped up onto a high fence.
Holding Jay when the cars went by and hearing no complaint.
Hearing Jay say "bye bye" to the cars, scooters, bicyclists, dogs, kids, cats etc.
Taking 1 hour to walk 100 feet.
Spending an afternoon with my best little friend.
4 comments:
It IS very beautiful there! I agree with you...There is NOTHING better than spending a sunny day outside with your family. Your pictures make me miss nature! Not much of that in Chicago..
I got a little tear in my eye reading those things! It's so wonderful when you have days that you realize it's all about the little things. Thanks for reminding me of that. It looks as good in the pictures as you make it sound!
You're making me homesick for Germany. I miss you all. I miss all the little and big things we did together. I love imagining you and Jay at the farm--I can see him in my mind. Thanks for the gazillionth time for being such a wonderful mommy. Eat some chili chocolate ice cream for me!
Grandma Jill*
Wow, it sure is beautiful where you live. I wouldn't ever want to be indoors! It is amazing how spending the day outdoors with your little one can be one of the best days in the world!
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