March 21st, 2017

Happy Spring! We are kicking off this new season with a rainy day. This isn’t a huge surprise for us here in Germany. However, we have been spoiled with some lovely sunshine the past couple of weeks so we really can’t complain. Besides, a rainy day is perfect for some afternoon snuggles on the couch with grandparents! What a gift it is to have my parents visiting us this week. =)

 

So, are you a little curious about the title of this post? It comes from this candle that I found at the grocery store to celebrate Mein Mann’s birthday this year…back on January 22nd. (Yep, still catching up here on the blog!)

“44, Sexy wie nie!” I like how the Germans celebrate Birthdays! I couldn’t agree more…forty-four is looking good on my hubby!

 

We had a little gift opening in the morning before heading to church where the Birthday Boy got a hearty rendition of “Happy Birthday” sung to him by our church family. He spent his afternoon playing with the boys and then attending a Cub Scouts meeting with E.

 

While Daddy and E were at their Scout’s meeting, S and I had a date at our Eis cafe around the corner.

 

In the evening, we continued the celebration. Some of our dear friends who live in our village came over to join us.  We got three different kinds of pie for all to enjoy!

 

Reflecting back on the day, there were sweet glimpses into Mein Mann’s priorities…faith, family, and friends. How deeply grateful I am to have such an incredible man alongside the boys and I! He is truly OUR GIFT!!!

I wonder what next year’s candle will say?!

Cheers!