It's Finally Winter in Germany

SNOW!!! It has been lightly snowing the past couple of nights but nothing has really stuck until just now when Justin's buddy came home and told us to look outside. It was so pretty, everything was covered in a layer of fluffy snow. Riley and I were beyond excited and quickly bundled up to go play in the snow even though it was 1:30am... He even wore his snow jacket! 

Other than the exciting snow, things in Germany have been pretty relaxed. Although the post office on the base was closed down twice yesterday for "suspicious packages", they brought in the bomb sniffing dog and everything. Luckily it was just a false alarm! 

Justin's squad had a little going away party for one of the soldiers who is leaving for a base in Hawaii so I finally was able to meet all the people he works with, plus a couple of other wives. Everyone has been really nice and helpful so far. My German speaking skills have not improved at all, luckily it has not hindered my ability to try the different German beers! 

I went to my first Christmas market today in a neighboring town with two of the other wives and it was so much fun. Germany has this mulled wine that is served hot, its called "Glühwein" and it has quickly become my favorite holiday drink. Plus drinking and shopping is ALWAYS a great idea and I had the best chocolate and toffee I have ever tasted! Justin and I will be hitting up a couple of the other larger Christmas markets this month and you can guarantee there will be pictures posted!

Riley has completely settled in and both of us are loving it here! Plus Riley apparently joined the Baumholder fire department... 

Love ya'll!