And then we had fun!

Wow, when I don’t update and try not to talk about work, it gets really quiet in here. Rather than try to catch up (I will, eventually, maybe, if it makes a good story) I’ll just jump in with the recent good stuff.

We had company yesterday, and we had a blast! So much, that I forgot to take any pictures.

Ron’s co-worker and his wife and children came over to our place to share food, fun and friendship. They moved here from Germany (specifically Bavaria) a year ago. They brought schnitzel and a couple other yummy things with unpronouncable names. I showed them how to make won ton soup and Sarah showed them how to make spring rolls.

Then I fed them well, because that’s what I do.

We had a great time sharing with each other those everyday things from both countries. I was kind of stumped when they asked the logic for buying milk in bags. “Milk? In a bag?” their daughter Denise asked me, when I was whipping up batter for the chicken balls.

And, you know, I had to think about the actual reasons why instead of just “we always did it this way” (less packaging to throw out, less open milk to go bad or get spilled)

Colin is their 3 year old, and he’s *adorable*. He thought our playroom stuffed full of toys was a dream. We all spent a lot of time yelling, “Colin! Nien! No!” One of the best parts was his conversation with Sarah.

Sarah: *eating an apple*
Colin: What’s that?
Sarah: An apple
Colin: I have some?
Sarah: Yes *gives him some apple*
Rolf: What do you say, Colin?
Sarah: Danke!
Me: You’re welcome!
Sarah: In English, Colin.
Colin: ENGLISH!

And yes, they are fascinated with our homeschooling, and yes, they know it *is* illegal in Germany. From their reaction, I’d guess it’s rather unheard of.

Anyway, they learned lots and so did we. Next time we’ll go see them.

(Everyone say hi to Petra too!)