…because I didn’t forget about you.
Oh you guys!!! I’m still here and doing well with my kiddos in Germany. It’s just been a little different this year starting with the awful wifi at my parents house. I’m not going to go somewhere else to sit down and blog. Writing a post here just takes a lot longer. Another thing that has changed this year is that I’m trying to focus more on having the kids spend time in my home town with kids their own age so they talk the language more. I really focused on that while my husband was still in the US. The years before we’ve done day trips after day trips and this year we haven’t. My husband is here now, so him and my son are taking their annual trip and we are also going to go on another small trip with my dad. Stay tuned for that if travel posts interest you.
Our Germany stay
2016
Bamberg
Upside-Down House, Wertheim
Hamburg – St.Pauli (written by my son)
Schwerin, Lübeck
Traveling abroad with fear
My favorite new find
Guitar Strap for Handbag Knock Off
Tschüß and that’s it for now. I’ll be back soon with some travel posts and then back to normal when I’m back in the US. I really needed that to recharge and look forward to my crafting life again.
(Youleeya)
[email protected] says
August 2, 2017 at 7:00 amI was so sorry to hear about Lilly 🙁 Such a beautiful girl!
Glad the trip is going well–love seeing the photos as always–and, IMO, as someone who just basically took the summer off from blogging, travel is a great excuse for not getting posts up 😉 Enjoy the rest of your trip–look forward to hearing all about it when you get home!
Julia says
August 2, 2017 at 11:39 pmThanks Gretchen, enjoy your summer too
Maggie Overby says
August 2, 2017 at 10:35 amAhh these posts always make me miss Germany… except maybe the lack of free wi-fi, haha.
Have fun my friend and eat a pretzel for me, preferably with Camembert!
Julia says
August 2, 2017 at 11:47 pmThanks Maggie, I had a lot of Camembert already in my Obazta, I indulged in all my favorite foods and beverages already. I hope they won’t have to roll me off the plane 🙂
cassie bustamante says
August 2, 2017 at 11:05 amyou look so fabulous! i miss you, but i will be here when you get back! XOXO
Julia says
August 2, 2017 at 11:40 pmThanks Cassie and miss talking to you too
Shelly Mathes says
August 2, 2017 at 1:19 pmMiss you, wondered what happened to you, now I know. Enjoy your time off with your family.
Julia says
August 2, 2017 at 11:41 pmThanks Shelly! It’s also nice to hear that I’m missed
debrashoppeno5 says
August 2, 2017 at 3:50 pmI am so sorry to hear about Lilly. You have had such a difficult year. As much as you will miss Lilly enjoy your vacation. I am glad you will come home to the youg cats.
Julia says
August 2, 2017 at 11:42 pmThanks Debra! I’m looking very much forward to seeing my crazy young cats again and I think losing two cats in one year is more than enough for one year 🙁
aussiebushgirl says
August 2, 2017 at 9:31 pmHa ha. It’s hard to forget you, Julia! You’re always missed. Incredibly sorry to hear about Lilycat! Losing a beloved pet while overseas is one of the hardest emotional rollercoasters imaginable. The grief at times is insurmountable. We lost our Teddlebugs tragically in 2015 while we were in the States on holiday, and it’s something I have had a hard time coming to grips with. The pain has eased, but the hole is still big in my heart. Sending love and strength to you and the family. Hoping you’ll continue to have a wonderful family-focused holiday with your folks. Mwah, heather xo
Julia says
August 2, 2017 at 11:44 pmThanks Heather and I’m sorry that you lost your little love that way too. That name is so cute. I certainly will enjoy my time with my family
Lorraine Bates says
August 3, 2017 at 4:51 amI too have relatives in Lohr. My grandmother and mother were both born there. I have been lucky enough to visit my cousins twice there and I stayed at The Krone Hotel. Wonder if you know my family- Weber and Greulich. Enjoy your visit.
Julia says
August 4, 2017 at 3:29 amOh what a small world it is sometimes. I do know two family Webers but not Greulich.
gila reany says
August 4, 2017 at 7:12 ami want u to know that i enjoy so much readding your blogg… sorry about your cat . enjoy your trip with your lovely
family & have a nice summer.
Julia says
August 5, 2017 at 6:15 amOh I’m glad you enjoy it, thank you so much.
Mihai Pintil says
August 4, 2017 at 11:29 amThe Germany photos are awesome! So sorry about Lilly the cat! Enjoy your vacation!
Julia says
August 5, 2017 at 6:15 amThank you 🙂
sheryl says
August 6, 2017 at 11:14 amOh so sorry to hear of the passing of our beloved Lilly. Yo made such a wonderful family life for her and that is probably one of the reasons why she was so well behaved! She was truly loved….
Love the pics of Germany that you have posted about over the years. Someday I will get to see your beautiful country!! The architecture and history is magnificent and the food… well that goes without saying …
Is you son going to write another post this year? Maybe you can convince you daughter also!
Enjoy the time with your family!
Julia says
August 17, 2017 at 7:58 pmI’m glad you enjoy them. I’m planning on having my son write one again. Hopefully next week. i’ve asked my daughter too. She wants to write about slime and gluten free food 😉 Cracks me up
Dealman says
August 13, 2017 at 4:37 pmCute look. Love how comfy it looks.
Sarah says
August 15, 2017 at 6:34 amVery sorry to hear about your dear Lilly. What a lovely life she had with you and your family. All the best to you.
Julia says
August 17, 2017 at 7:58 pmThanks, we miss her so much
donna says
August 16, 2017 at 12:57 pmI am so sorry about your Lilly. I recently lost my 17 year old calico Noodles. So, so sad.I still have 3 other cats so that does help. Take care and enjoy your time in Germany. Hopefully the weather is a bit cooler there than here in Georgia where we are sweltering in temps in the high 90’s.
Julia says
August 17, 2017 at 8:01 pmYes a lot cooler here and in Germany. So sorry about your Noodles. It’s so hard but really does help when you have other pets, I feel the same way.