Our little family in the great big state of Texas

Jacob turned 4 yesterday, and has been enjoying his birthday since Friday. We had a pirate party at the house for him and a few friends, it was lots of fun. All the kids seemed to have a great time and enjoyed themselves. The noise level was astounding, click here if you dare. This was in response to "who wants cake?", they are yelling "ich" which is "I" in German. Pretty funny, easier to laugh at now that my ears have stopped ringing. :) They were all really good children though, and behaved well. They were all so excited to be at a party!

On his actual birthday he celebrated his birthday at school, he wore the crown for the day and we brought chocolate chip cookies in for his class. Also some M&M treats for each child to take home. That evening he opened his present from the family and had a great time with that. We gave him a new sled so he is anxiously awaiting a snowfall so he can use it. He sits on it in the living room and makes "whoosh" noises.

Planning his party and an event at church has kept me so busy, but now things are pretty much done. I can just sit back and enjoy the Christmas season, which is always so beautiful here. We went to the Ansbach Christmas market over the weekend, and I hope to go to one or two more in the area before Christmas.