The adventures of Linda and Christopher...

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Jaxson's warming to Germany...

We were worried at first about Jaxson getting along without Jade.  He really did seem to miss her.
As you can see, he's making himself quite at home.


But, while Jaxson's warming, Germany is getting colder - and whiter - by the day.




The village roads are terrible, but the Autobahn is pretty clear.


Saturday, January 9, 2010

Around the house

We've had lots of requests for pictures in and around the house, so here you go.  But first, I know a lot of you in the US have gotten snow.  Roads were RED here since Friday at about noon.  The snow was so bad they closed everything - except my office.  We're expected to be at work no matter what...


When you come in the front door, the kitchen is off to the right, bathroom with shower to the left, and straight ahead is this stairwell - up to the bedrooms, down to the celler - and the door into the living room.

Looking back at the front door.

This is the living room.  Not a lot of furniture at the moment.  We'll buy as we go along.

The living room facing the dining room.  It's not ready for photos yet...

 The upstairs bathroom with a bidet.

 Looking back the other direction in the bathroom.

Our bedroom.  This door leads out to a small balcony.

 One of the guest rooms.

 The marble stairs leading back downstairs.

 Out the back door.

 This is one of the buildings near where I work.  My building isn't so attractive - computer rooms seldom are.

I drive through this tunnel every day on the 30 minute journey to work.  Germans are very green.  They don't like to displace a lot of nature just to accomodate people, so instead of moving the mountain, like we do, they tunnel through them.

 Looking down at the village of Herrenberg, the closest big(ish) city to our little "Jettingen".

 This is one of the little villages I drive through.  There are LOTS of 'fachwerk' houses, the Tutor style with exposed wooden beams.


Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Belated post

Ok, so we're (I am) a bit late.  We've been so busy with all the aspects of moving that we're letting the ball drop on some of the things that seem small - the things that keep us close.

So, on that note, here's a few photos of our house...



It needs to be spruced up a bit, but winter is a bit bland...


This castle is about a half an hour South of us.


Jonah opening one of his presents.


Jaxson watching everything.


Linda, opening her stocking by the Christmas fig tree.


We had a great day at the Stuttgart Weinachts Markt (Christmas Market).


Jonah enjoyed holding the leash.  I'm not convinced that Jaxson was entheusiastic.


Chris Moody decorated the house by himself.  We figured that we hadn't really been in the house that long, and Christmas is really about family anyway...  Chris reminded us that sometimes, small things matter.

Chris, Amy and Jonah


More of Chris Moody's decorating genius.


Helmut and Jonah


Jonah loved the music boxes.


and the snow...


I don't normally do breakfast, but this was just too good to pass up.  Notice the dishes...

Our house is still pretty bare, but I'll put some photos on in the next few days.  If I don't, send me an e-mail to remind me...  I get wrapped up in the day to day stuff of having a real job for a change.

Sunday, December 6, 2009

First photos from Stuttgart

The view from our hotel room...


Another view from our room...


Jason, Aimee, Linda and Jaxson at a very nice Greek restaurant


German salads always look nice.  This one is a Greek German salad...

Friday, December 4, 2009

One more post from Atlanta

One last post, two pictures.
First, Linda with Eli just before we left...


Second, in the 1st Class lounge in the Atlanta airport.  Jax isn't allowed to leave,
but it doesn't keep him from enjoying the lounge.

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Eli's First Teeth Cleaning

Household goods were shipped last Saturday, our suitcases are packed, and tomorrow we fly...
But before we do...

Kaitlyn and Skip brushed Eli's teeth for the first time tonight!

He got the hang of it pretty quickly!

Then it was time for a story...

and a song with Granddad Mac..

We even got a wave goodbye.

Priceless...

Jade's First Competition!

Last weekend Jade ran in her first trial ever.  She competed with another dog in pairs and by herself in 'snooker'.  She received two third places and a first in snooker!!




She's loving it!!!

Thanks Paula for all that you're doing for her!!!

Linda and Chris

Linda and Chris
At Aladen's in Jaffa, Israel