German Christmas Markets!

Without kids and husbands we went, a group of 18 ladies was our final count!  Something I had wanted to make sure I did while we were in Europe, Brian of course had little interest, so he gave me the go ahead.  I asked a group of about 8 ladies thinking maybe a couple would say yes...and that turned into 18...crazy!  A very fun and laughter filled few days!  We flew into Dusseldorf, and spent the first day there exploring the 6 Christmas markets!  Day two we went to Cologne, to another 6 markets, absolutely beautiful!  And it snowed while we were there!  We shopped, ate, drank and laughed till we cried!  Maybe we can do it again next year and try different cities!



Our first of many Gluwein stops!



Base Christmas Tree Lighting

This does not sound very exciting, I know...however it is!  Santa arrives in Rota, by helicopter and fire truck, how can you beat that!  Second year in a row, and the kids love it!  We have also bought a live Christmas tree for our house this year...we will see how our "Charlie Brown tree" survives the season!