06.14.06
Posted in Uncategorized at 1:51 pm by Melissa
I think summer ranks as my favorite season. I love the sunshine. Don’t worry — I am very vigilant about wearing SPF all year round.
Some things I love about summer:
• swimming
• losing the socks and donning fun shoes
• new swimsuits
• pedicures
• ice cream
• tanned skin
• fun summer makeup
• watermelon
• catching up on reading
• summer blockbusters
• summer vacations
• reunions
• fresh squeezed lemonade
• BBQ!!!! Especially Filipino or Texas style
Here’s to summer!
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06.12.06
Posted in Uncategorized at 1:50 pm by Melissa
My Grandma Ena would have been 92 today. She passed away 7 years ago. I just wanted to take a moment to honor her today. She was my maternal grandmother. I miss her dearly.
She’d seen us through all the good times and bad times.
I remember being so proud of her for getting her GED. I wish I had some pictures to post, but they’re all 35 mm, and they’re in storage. One day, I’ll scan some pictures.
I’ll never forget how beautiful she was. I don’t think she had a single wrinkle when she died. She was a smart, beautiful, deeply religious, devoted wife, mother, grandmother.
I miss her. Here’s to you, Grandma! We miss you, but we know you’re much happier in Heaven reunited with Grandpa. And now, you are able to play with our son, Christopher. We love you! Happy Birthday!
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06.03.06
Posted in Uncategorized at 1:49 pm by Melissa
Jason and I made our first big grocery trip together to the Kaufmarkt. It’s one of the most overwhelming stores I’ve ever entered. You have to plan your trips there because there is just so much variety. Think Ikea but in terms of food shopping in a different language. Overwhelmed?
Plus, when you shop in this part of Germany, you have to pay for your cart and shopping bags. You get your euro back when you return the cart, but as for shopping bags, Carrie and I bought a reusable one at Rossman (like a Walgreens minus the medicine – you go to a pharmacy for medicine). They’re great bags because they fit in your purse or pocket. It’s funny to see some people try to hand carry their items to the car.
Anyways, I am always overwhelmed by the amount of food in Germany that contains some form of chocolate. Germans know their chocolate. Here is a picture of our pantry and refrigerator which contains at least 75% chocolate or dairy. No wonder we have to exercise here.
Also – if you buy a Kinder brand chocolate item, it has been fortified making it good for children. Good enough for me!
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