Friday, August 31, 2012

Our German friends visit the Hoosier state!

Julia, Florian and Marlene (Lenie) came to the US for Florian's cousin's wedding in Illinois. However, they made time to visit their additional family in the Hoosier state. We met up with them at Pam's house and had a great time catching up. It was super to meet Lenie who will be one on Halloween. She is such a sweet little thing and mommy and daddy are so proud! Great to see your friends become first-time parents and the joy it brings.

I literally felt like I stepped back in time...15 years prior to our high school days gathered around Pam's kitchen, joking, teasing Nichole and chatting for hours. It was fun for the kids to play too. Vivi went with me Friday afternoon and Audrey stayed with Pappaw to help him mow out by his pond. She loves her pappaw time.

The next morning, we all met at Pam's restaurant in Pennville for breakfast. It was yummy!! Jason even met us there and Audrey really, really liked him. At first she was scared of him because we told her he was a policeman and he was watching her to make sure she was being good. But, then she figured out he was a nice guy and she wouldn't leave him alone. She still talks about her police friend! ha!

The Arndt's brought the girls lots of goodies from Germany, too. A very nice book for Audrey all about Munich where they live. We need to study up so we can go see them there someday. Vivi got a t-shirt with the Munich skyline and they both got German candy. So sweet!! Thanks again guys!

Saturday afternoon, Kari went back to Pam's with me without the girls and she felt like she was back in high school too. So fun!

Lenie - so cute!


Vivi thinks she can climb on Florian like a monkey


Nichole and Brody

Winding down with Pappaw Friday night.

Breakfast at IDC in Pennville. Audrey wanted to hold Lenie and did a great job!


Audrey and her new friend, Jason!

Vivi getting some good pappaw time in!

Cute little Ellah and Nichole!

More pappaw time!

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