American Cousins

We spent the weekend with our cousins in Nürnberg. The kids hit it off in a big way, like they felt the family bond - Martin and Caleb were inseparable.

(I feel the need to make a side note here that I had a really hard time narrowing down the pics from the several hundred that were taken over the weekend. So... this post may get a little overly stuffed full of pictures.)

On Friday we went to Playmobile Land. Wowsers. The place is huge, and very fun. Something for everyone.

This face is because the dinosaur was making a loud roaring noise...

Saturday we hung out at their beautiful apartment and played, chatted, laughed, cried, etc. :) The weather had drastically dropped, but we did head out to their village playground, visited the cows where they get their milk, and the kids rode bikes.

Did I mention that these two were inseparable? AND, Caleb taught Martin imaginary play. This may sound weird, but Martin has never really played pretend. I remember as kids we used to pretend play school, church, pirate, you name it, we played it... Caleb is also an expert in this area - complete with the costumes to wear. Since the weekend Martin has been doing tons of imaginary play - hooray for a new way to play!

Sunday: we got to visit the church plant they are involved in. One word. Encouraging.

This was a huge blessing to Christian and me.

Getting gas after church

Reading about Martin Luther while the Mamas prepare lunch and Christian packed.

We prayed so long that the Lord would bring them to Germany. Now that they are here I have to pinch myself. God is so faithful. They are doing an amazing job with the language, but it is not an easy process for anyone, so pray that it comes quickly. Lots of adjustments, but they are doing great. And God is faithful. Wait, did I already say that? So excited to see what God has planned for them! And YAY for having American family just a few hours away!