Dettingen, Kreuzberg & Wasserkuppe - Germany Week #2

The morning after the wedding, we took off for the airport and picked up Matt. It was so good to see him and the kids were so excited (even Haley gave him the biggest smiles). We spent another few days in Dettingen to hang out with the family. Another big house with lots of people which equaled in more excitement for my big boy.

Keeping all the big boys busy

Our future musical talent

Lessons from Uncle Norbert

Family Card Game Time 

After returning to Maiersbach, we took a few trips to our favorite mountains. First up the Kreuzberg. At the top of the mountain is a monastery which brews its own beer and serves it in big stone mugs (like good Germans). Along with a Bratwurst, it's such a treat. The beer tastes even better after a hike up the mountain but we took the easy route this year with the kiddos and drove up. We did still hike up all the stairs in the first picture below to get up to the crosses and take in another beautiful view.

About halfway up the stairs

Taking a quick break

Enjoying the view

Cuddles

Taking it all in 

Some Daddy-Daughter time

My sweet boy

A few days later we headed up to the Wasserkuppe. An always fun and always cold and windy destination. This stop was a definite must for us. There is a big bob-slide and a little airport where you can watch gliders take off and land so of course we had to take Lucas.

Getting ready to go down the hill with dad

Jenni read to go

And mommy gets a turn

I didn't get a picture of the hang gliders this year. So here's an old picture. Jenni is the cute little blond on the left so you can imagine how many years old this picture is.

We go to pull out our hats and long sleeves. We weren't complaining. It was a nice break from the 100 degree weather in Nashville.

We also took Lucas on his first train ride. It was a short one from Maiersbach to Fulda (ca. 45 minutes each way). But he loved it and it was probably just about right given his attention span and energy level.

Tackling the Fulda Schlosspark maze in the rain

I was sad to say good-bye to Germany and of course all my family once again but I hope we will be back soon. It was, however, wonderful to say hello to Nashville and our house. Lucas welcomed his toys and his own bed with much enthusiasm despite arriving in a very tired state.

Thank you to everyone who made this an amazing trip for us! We will see you soon!