Turning 39

Gregory and I celebrated another birthday (Jan 24th for him, Feb 15 for me).  Next year will be the big 4-0!  This year was just another number.  We had fun celebrating together and with the kids.

For my birthday, we had a big breakfast at one of our favorite local restaurants, and then we walked around the big park a little bit.

 Gregory's birthday included chocolate cake at home!

 

Energy Week and Celebrating 15 Years

My parents came for our week off school in February (Energy Week) instead of Christmas this year.  We had lots of fun with them, so much so that we didn't take many pictures!  There was LOTS of game-playing and book reading going on!  What fun!

 Gregory and I took advantage of my parents' visit and got away to Spain for an early 15 year anniversary trip and semi-guided marriage retreat!  It was great to have those few days without the kids!

School Progress and Next Steps

Nathanael had a big month, interviewing for the bilingual Gymnasium next year.  He did a great job, as was expected from a truly bilingual kid, and he has been granted a spot in the school!

We celebrated together with a McDs breakfast before returning to school the morning of the interview.

Eva has been doing a splendid job with learning to read this year, and she has really loved writing (or typing) words and deciphering words.  She is learning in German, so English is still a bit of a mystery to her!