Our Weekend with Diana

We have been looking forward to spending a weekend with Diana for a long time.  As the time grew closer, we all got sick and thought we might have to cancel.  Diana was very gracious and said she did not mind runny noses and coughing--so away we drove!

 

We stopped about 5 times for false alarms (Elliot is not wearing a diaper any more), but that was okay.  We got there safe and sound.  And it was COLD!  We left Saxony with beautiful sunny weather and as we went west, it just got colder and the snow got deeper.

 

On Friday afternoon, Elliot just loved being able to feed Diana's rabbits.  She has two.  He got to feed the rabbits the whole weekend.  He was in little boy heaven!

 

 

On Saturday morning, Diana's friend had some baby turtles that we could look at.  Elliot loved it!  I told Andre that if the turtle would just stay that size, I would take one.  The one being held in the hand was born in Summer 2014.  But these get to be the size of a huge dinner plate.  Not for us.

 

 

 

After that, we visited Diana's school.  She is a very dedicated, committed teacher!

Teacher's room

Homeroom classroom

After a wonderful meal of mac and cheese, Elliot and I laid down for our power nap and then we headed to Ulm and the Fisher Quarters.  We found some ducks to feed and lots of water, which made Elliot happy!

 

These Quarters are filled with beautiful houses--Fachwerkhäuser--half-timbered houses.

 

The most crooked hotel in the world according to the Guinness Book of World Records.  It was build in 1500.

 

This tower doesn't look that straight...

 

The City Hall with the typical European accessory--scaffolding.

The Ulm Minster.  Construction started in 1377 and was finished in 1890.

 

Our beautiful hostess and Elliot!

 

Our weekend ended with a visit to the Augsburg Church of Christ on Sunday morning.  It was good to see some faces that we knew.  We got to know a few new people which was encouraging.  We had a great weekend!  Thanks, Diana!!