"Be it ever so humble, there is no place like home"...

Just a note to let all of you know we are home safe and sound...It is so nice to be in our own home again... it is always exciting to leave the mundane and familiar behind for adventure, but just as sweet to return...

We love to travel and learn new things about different cultures and lands. God has created an amazing world filled with unique and beautiful people and places. He is reflected in all of His creation. WE are so blessed to be able to enjoy and take in some of these far off places.

As we left Madrid for the States, we stopped off in Frankfurt, Germany to visit with our dear friends and to enjoy the Frankfurt Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas Market). This was a highlight for us as we have fond memories of the Market from our previous times there. This time, we had the added joy of sharing it with our children! They were dazzled by all of the lights and sweet smells of Gluhwein (German hot spiced wine)...and Gingerbread, in the crisp air.

Thomas mesmerized by the turning of the Carousel

View from our Restaurant Window

Thomas and Britta enjoying a ride

The children took many a ride on the antique carousel and enjoyed watching it whirl around as we ate a hearty German feast in a restaurant overlooking the Central Square of Frankfurt.

Uncle Andreas and Thomas sharing a hug

Britta and the Children having fun at the Market!

We brought back some lovely memories as well as a few treasures to add to our Christmas traditions... most importantly, we shared some blessed times with our German brother and sister!