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Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Ansbach Weihnachtsmarkt 2015

Ansbach was a little market in-between Rothenburg and Nuremberg.  It had approximately 44 market stalls.
It was beautiful.  The shopping was really good too. 
The centerpiece of the Ansbach Chrismtas Market is this beautiful
Christmas Pyramid with the chapel behind it.  I'm in love with these Christmas Pyramids.
The Market Square.
I loved the top of this stall Angel's and Candles. 
How fun is this roof.  Santa is coming to town.
The kinder punch here had a cherry flavor in it.  I'm not sure what this treat is but it looked delicious. 
And here is the inside.
It's like Marshmallow fluff.  It was too sweet for me.  But the kids loved it.
This Chocolate croissant Kissen
It was so delicious.  I'm so glad we only got one and I had to share.
I could have eaten this all by myself.
The kids and I getting warm by the fire. I love that they have open fires all over the markets.
We hit this market just perfect to be able to shop.  It wasn't overly crowded like some of the bigger ones.
This was probably my favorite roof of all the Market Stalls.
Follow the STAR.

Rothenburg ob der Tauber Reiterlesmarkt Christmas Market

So I have to say that Rothenburg was NOT my favorite Christmas Market.  I still love this little town and It was still magical it just wasn't my favorite market.  It only had approx. 30ish Market Stalls.  There was no Christmas Pyramid and the majority shopping was in the actual stores.  Even though I was a little disappointed in the Market itself the Town was still full of charm, magic, and Christmas!
We met up with The Maxwell's, The Larson's and the Jenson's
for a fun weekend of Christmas Markets, Food, Shopping, Fun and Laughter.
It's so cool that the Army has reunited us once again on a different continent.
I can't believe how big all the kids have gotten.  What a super fun day at the Reiterlesmarkt Christmas Market.
It was a beautiful sunny day in Rothenburg. 
I really love this little town.  I couldn't believe how many Christmas Trees they has all over the town.
I felt like we had moved into a Christmas movie.  It was beautiful!
The kids eating Schneeballen.  The famous pastry of Rothenburg.  
This Santa was entertaining us with his hand crank music box.
He also gave the kids a sucker.  
Look at how beautiful this street is.  This is how Rothenburg looks.
There is a reason this town is called "Christmas Town." 
Look how big these Hotdogs are.  Wow!
Chandler wanted to have a Tofifee Crepe. Yumm!
Jeremy and Brooklyn were very hungry. 
We loved the Rothenburg Mug. The Hot Chocolate was delicious. 
Even all the statues were decorated.  
Andrew was trying to keep the girls occupied while the mom's shopped.

How cute is this?
Santa, was playing Christmas Music on his accordion.  I thought it was hilarious that his dog was
on his shoulder.  
Market square of Christmas Town. 

Friday, December 18, 2015

Battalion Christmas Party at Daener Kaserne

How cute and simple are these center pieces.  Bulbs and tinsel.  Love!
We are ready for SANTA to come.
Love this Man of mine.   
This pretty much sums up Chandler tonight.  He was not happy.  

Look who found his smile.  Thanks Santa!
BastianClan 2015 
Lindsey, Britt, Brooklyn, Tina, Ami, Sandra,and Mary 
Josh & Brit, Evan & Lindsey, Tina & Jeremy, Ami, Mary & Luke, Sandra & Matt
Some of the Ops Family.  MEOW! 
Evan, Jeremy, Matt, Luke and Josh.
Ami, Josh, Evan, Jeremy, Matt, Luke 
I love this picture of
Luke and Mary. 
Sandra & Matt 
Evan, Santa, and Lindsey. 
Josh, Santa, and Britt 

Awe, we love Santa! 
Chandler, won a game and received some yummy Kinder Punsch!

Monday, December 14, 2015

Ops Christmas Party

We just had the best Christmas Party with Jeremy's Soldiers. We ate a delicious dinner and played games until our bellies hurt from laughing so much. Jeremy works with some awesome people and we just love hanging out with them and their families. Thanks for helping our holidays be so Merry and Bright! MEOW Ops Family!
Britt and Josh Curry
Evan and Lindsey Ray
Matt Lavalley and his Girlfriend Sandra
Tina and Jeremy Love you BABE!
Sitting down for dinner.
We made Italian Sausage Soup, Rolls, Veggies with hummus, Chips and guacamole.
I made yummy Fudge, Britt brought Red velvet cupcakes that were delicious.  Lindsey brought a snickers truffle that was super yummy. Sandra brought a yummy bread wreath, Amy brought chex mix for playing games.  We were so full with lots of yummy food, snacks, and desserts.  
We played a couple Christmas games.  The first one was a Paper plate Game.
I read some instructions like draw a line, next draw a christmas tree, and decorations on  your tree,
Then draw a mantle and hang stockings on you mantle, decorate your stocking,
draw a present under your tree. and a star on your christmas tree.  After they are finished drawing you tally up the points and see who got the most.  
Josh, Britt, and Amy Working hard on drawing their pictures.
Jeremy and Kayden.
My handsome boys! 
Beautiful Brooklyn 
check out our pictures they are pretty funny!
Josh, Britt, Amy
Check out our pictures.
Sandra, Matt, Lindsey
Lindsey tied with Amy.  Well done ladies.
Chandler loved hanging out with Evan and Josh.  
Evan, Kayden, Josh, Matt, and Jeremy
The next game was a Boys against Girls.  It was a fun game that included drawing Christmas Carols and trying to have your team guess your drawing. 
Britt and Chandler drawing carols for us to guess.
Super fun Game. 
The Girls
Brooklyn, Tina, Sandra, Lindsey, Amy
White Elephant gift exchange game.
We had everyone bring a "Funny" white elephant gift.  We read a fun story and they had to pass their presents to the right, left, and across until he end of the story.  When it was over the present they were left with was the one they got to open.

I think everyone had a great time.  There were lots of laughs and presents going all over.  Super fun!
Look what Lindsey got.  So fun.
Josh was a wonderful sport.  
So this picture is one of my favorites.
Look at Chandler and Kayden's faces as Josh opened  his Frau.
Chandler, was giving Evan some tips on opening his present. 
Evan got an alligator in a tutu.  It really was adorable.
There is a story behind this laugh.  At dinner Lindsey told us of a fun tradition her family has
every year they do a white elephant gift exchange with her family.  And every year this hand shows up and someone new has to keep this hand for the following year. So when I opened my gift and saw a Hulk Hand I was laughing so hard.
Traditions are so fun and it's even better when you have friends to share them with. 
This Gift was so perfect for Amy because she lives in the Barracks and has been struggling with cooking with her limited kitchen.  So to get a play kitchen was super fabulous.
Amy, Laughing at her PERFECT gift. 
Jeremy, opening his gift.
I love this smile and I love this MAN!
Britt got some awesome Bathroom reading and some barb-wire toilet paper.
Next we play curses.  Oh man this game is HILARIOUS!
Josh, took Lindsey's wand and put a curse on Matt.
Jeremy was showing off some of his karate movies,  Ha!
Lindsey, is acting.  I have to give her props. I think she had the most curse tonight and she rocked
them all.  Every time the bell rang she had to faint.  She did such an awesome job.  
Brit and Brooklyn acting.  
Here we are ready to play SCUM! One of my favorite games.
Our group minus Kayden who is taking the picture.
Britt, loved her stress ball Steve.  Super cute pictures of the three of you.
Josh we see you with your bunny ears.