Adoption Announcement!!

Finally....

After years of saving and planning and dreaming and saving and hoping and justifying the expense, did I mention saving, we have a brand new baby in our house!!!

Welcome to the world the newest member of the family:
Harley Davidson Fireman's edition Road King (poor kid what a name to lug around)
Born: 14 February 2008
Weight: 780 pounds (wow talk about a big boy!)
Proud Papa: John



Isn't he beautiful? He sleeps through the night and barely makes a peek...unless the alarm goes off or you start him!!



Look at those specialty tank emblems and Firefighter paint job!! What a beautiful baby! Ok..that was definitely too much.



We don't want to be accused of showing favoritism so here are the latest pictures of our 1st born: Heritage Softail she went out for a makeover and cam back all dolled up. It is just like going to Glamour shots...only not!!

A beautiful Sunday in Rothenburg

Our favorite place to blow an afternoon has got to be Rothenburg! It is a beautifully preserved medieval city that just happens to have the best Christmas shopping year ’round.
This weekend they had a huge festival, parade, military camp display and gorgeous weather…so we loaded up the dogs and 2 of the kids and headed out to see the….

Schäfertanz
Historical Shepherds Dance

here's a little background for ya

Even in the Middle Ages, sheep farming and the wool trade played an important part in the life of the town. In 1517 the Shepherds Guild was granted the privilege of celebrating Shepherds Dance with music and dancing. In remembrance of this custom, every year, visitors have several opportunities to see the dance of the colorful couples in the market square.

All dressed and SOMEWHERE to go!

John doesn't own a complete suit (i.e.-jacket and pants match and were purchased that way) he does have a custom-made sports coat from Korea but that is the extent of his formal clothing choices. Since he is usually working in the garage or riding the dressed in Motorcycle leathers he just doesn't have alot of need for "dress-up" clothes. Plus, the Army is kind enough to take care of any "What will I wear today" concerns so the only time John has to consider his clothing is for church or the occasional rugrat awards ceremony!

I LOVE to go to Military Balls! I LOVE the chance to shop for a beautiful gown, the perfect heels and jewelry. It is so far from my stay-at-home mom persona that is actually FUN! John does not really see it that way...but he is sweet enough to give in.
Before we left Korea last year, John had a Mess jacket and a party shirt made. He wasn’t happy about having to spend money on it but I did promise to have him buried in it so he shouldn’t consider it a waste. I think of it as “planning ahead” he thinks of it as a warning to pay attention to the odd flavors in his food.

I think he almost looked as handsome as on our Wedding day! The food wasn’t going to win any awards, the wine on the table is never exactly the good stuff but if I had to rate this from 1-10 it would definitely be a 10! It was so much fun to spend the evening dressed to the 9s hanging out with friends!