#mommin'

This is a photo of the Marktplatz in Amberg, Germany. We spent the morning there shopping over the Memorial Day weekend! It was a little cold and rainy but it turned out to be a really great time. Mike and I are trying to learn German. I think this week I am going to buzz through the house with sticky notes and label everything in German. We need to know some words more while we are out on the economy shopping or eating. There is also a German class that the Army provides  but it doesn't start until July. We are totally pumped though! Some news for everyone? We don't have much to tell. I am starting to get back into my workout routine, as well as begin my AdvoCare business over here. Also, we bought some furniture and will post pictures whenever we get our stuff here. We now have a bunny rabbit in the house! He needed a home while his parents were on leave, but they decided just to give him to us so that he could get the proper attention that he needs. His name is Peter! O...

So for the past ten days we have been finishing up in-processing and moving into our home. It is beautiful two bedroom townhouse, with all new fixtures, appliances, hardwood floors and tons of storage. It is temporarily furnished until some of our things arrive or until we have our own furniture. Turns out, having furniture is much more helpful than I thought! ;) There is also a resource called The Lending Closet on base. We fill out our information, go through their inventory and just take what we need. After signing for the items borrowed, we keep them until our household goods arrive. It is pretty great actually and a huge money saver. There is absolutely no sense in purchasing new pots and pans, dishes, and glasses when I literally own everything already. I'm totally thankful for that!! Onto the next bit of information- keeping it positive! The area of Germany in which we are located is Bavaria. Bavaria is not only famous for its beer, but it is famous for its beautiful ...

So Mike and I successfully PCS'd! Yes it was hard, yes it was stressful, but now we are finally here! And I'm bored again... A week ago I took about 5 flights to get here, because the Army loves my airport anxiety so much they decided to give me three layovers, and delays. We made it to Baltimore, checked out the USO and waited in the long line for the Patriot Express. Turns out, from BWI Airport, the flight is only 7 hours for military personnel. All guests coming to see us will have to travel commercial, but we will know more about that later. The plane was massive. I mean 10 seats wide and three cabins long! We got two full meals, watched 5 movies, and slept of course. When we arrived in Ramstein Air Base we were immediately sent to customs (which was literally a passport check for military personnel) and sent on a bus to Vilseck, Germany. The bus ride was 6 long hours on top of the 24 hour long trip it took to get to Germany (because of my layovers and connecting fligh...