Just a run at the Old US Army Base???

My nephews had a little assignment,

to run as many km as possible at the old US army base.

They had already gone around and tried to get folks to sponsor money per km they run/walk, and however many they were stamped is how much they would end up raising.

We all know the drill. In the US it might be miles, here it is km.

All proceeds to go to the Orphanage of a town close by.

How wonderful!

We were excited to go and see them do their thing! It being on an old United States Army base that was closed down only made it more thrilling

at least for my little boys
oh well

the big ones too

I don't know who this boy is, but

I liked his bike!

It uses real tires!

heavy car tires

and I think that must give him

a REAL hearty Bavarian work out!

Buddy HAD had had to see the helicopter

as did Caspian
it is pretty cool


what a sight!
an age long since past... well
not quite so long
but surely past

he is so proud...
I don't know if it is a
"well i'm proud to be an American".. (song in the back round)
as much as
"wow, a REAL HELICOPTER and no one around to say DON'T touch!"
I rather think it is the latter
Buddy was thrilled he could touch it
investigate it
explore it
and just plain LOOK at it
he did not care a lick if it rained on his parade....
this was fantastic!



Sweetie Pie with her "puppea" yes that is spelled wrong..
but it is one of her baby dolls
she is being a good mother :)
Here is Buddy and Sweetie Pie looking
INSIDE
the helicopter
determined by Caspian to most likely be
a medical helicopter
aren't the cousins cute!?
that peeked someones interest
classic geeky photo

He is photographing me

while I photograph him

love it!

here comes Racer

do you see him in the green?

Look!

Look at all the Kilometers Bond has run..

yes Bond stands for james bond...

like the spy...

this one is wiley

and his english fantastic...

he'll be one to learn all the languages

and get from point a to point b with out you realizing he left yet...

future runners practicing...

YES

they were a bit

competative

a time to rest

too cute

I have NO idea who this cute little kinde is

but I love his raingear

Much discussion about whether or not...
could we

should we

will we be allowed

will we get in trouble

what if we get caught

who cares

what do your parents think?

mmmand it is decided!

now they are all running!!!! Princess with Bond & even Buddy..

those crazy american kids are running and not even raising any euros

why

??

they just want to be a part of it

join the spirit of the thing

and

burn some much needed

seriously excessive energy

Bond and Buddy

bonding

I don't think that the language thing

is AT all a barrier

they really are having a blast!

Praise God for such a blessed photo

of two wonderful lads

I want to frame this one...

I hope these two cousins always have a great relationship

regardless of where they live on this big green and blue sphere

silly play!

Racer is back,

sweaty

out of breath

but I do believe he got stamped

for

11 km

wow!!!!

That is AMAZING

Way to be endure!

Way to raise money for the orphanage!

We are so proud of you Racer!

Good Work!

You are so the "racer"!!!

Watch out World

this fella is one serious competitor!

too fun!

very inclusive

Oh he sooo wants to run too!

again!

again!

That was so fun!

Yes that is rain :)

We are standing IN the rain

to watch the boys in their run

This is the View we had as the kids were running :)

It is one of those days, when it can not decide...

to rain, to pour, to let the sun shine, to drizzle hmmm

It was actually

a great day for

making great memories

with a great family

&

What a view!

Lord of all Creation!

I am in awe

Stopping off @ the Bergmeister means something YUMMY this way comes....mmmm

This Bergmeister is the "favored" baker it would seem, and I am looking forward to what ever yummy's Christian has run in to grab!

It is rainy and dreary, yet the absolute charm of their community is still evident!

I do so enjoy the old Deutsch architecture, the yellow and dark brown is quintessential Deutschland!

OH yes!!!

OH YES!!!!!!!!!!!!

The grand PRETZEL as only

a Good German Baker can Bake

(and I say this with all the absolute pride and arrogance as only a TRUE blue German)

sorry...

every ethnic group has IT's THING...

this IS one of those "German" things. :)

that and beer,

sauerkraut...

hmm

There he is

and HERE they are

I thought you'd like to see them

UP CLOSE
sort of Personal :)

yummy

Here is THE dip of all Bavarian dips to enjoy with your

Pretzel

it is called Obazda

and it is a blending of 4 different cheeses

and it is wonderful!

This cheese was a blend with Arugala

it too was good...

hmmm

memories of tasty things
here is Uncle Rob playing house with Sweetie Pie

Yep

it is!

I had been telling Sweetie Pie all about the French Snails

and showed her some photo's too,

well with it raining today,

She was NOT to be outdone by some French snails

take a look at this snail from Deutschland

it has very long (perhaps longer) antenna thingy's.

are you impressed? I was.

Sweetie Pie with her Papa...

Two things very cool in this photo

One is Uncle Christian's socks...

We were trying to get him to wear lederhosen with these cool socks and shoes

as we were getting ready to go to the Hoffbrau Haus in Munich!

No Go though... Tante Sandy put a stop to THAT :) ha ha

WE would have worn them WITH

Uncle if WE were as cool as HE is

2nd cool thing in this photo...

a tv on the fridge???

wooo hoo

technology

Buddy is having fun playing outside!

Timber! the dog...

one of two... where is Willy anyways??

next post : MUNICH and the Hofbrau Haus :)

singing, food, and a little tour!

so much fun!