Auch wenn wir hier in Amerika sind und dies bedeutet, dass Weihnachten am 25.12. stattfindet, haben wir an unserer deutschen Tradition festgehalten und die Bescherung an Heilig Abend gemacht. Das war wirklich sehr schoen. Gabriel war schon eine ganze Weile nervoes und am spaeten Nachmittag war es dann endlich soweit.
Even so we are living in the States now and this means Christmas is on the 25th of December we stayed with our German Tradition and exchanged Gifts on Holy Eve. This was really nice. Gabriel was nervous and excited most of the day but by the late afternoon - it was time!
Even so we are living in the States now and this means Christmas is on the 25th of December we stayed with our German Tradition and exchanged Gifts on Holy Eve. This was really nice. Gabriel was nervous and excited most of the day but by the late afternoon - it was time!
Michi's gift was the first one and Klara couldn't wait
Aber - genau wie das in Mainz der Fall war - wird vor dem Geschenke oeffnen immer erst ein wenig gesungen und musiziert. Gabriel hat auch dieses Jahr wieder zwei Lieder auf seinem Keyboard gespielt und wir haben dazu gesungen.
But - just like we used to do it in Mainz - we make some music and sing together before we open the gifts. Gabriel played two songs on his keyboard.
But - just like we used to do it in Mainz - we make some music and sing together before we open the gifts. Gabriel played two songs on his keyboard.
und noch ein bissl Musik /
and a bit more Music
and a bit more Music
In Gabriel's Schule gibt es mittlerweile ein kleines Laedchen. Normalerweise wird dort Schreibwaren und sonstiger Schulbedarf angeboten. Jetzt um die Weihnachtszeit gab es eine Aktion, bei der die Kinder dort ihre Geschenke fuer Eltern und/oder Geschwister kaufen durften. Auch Gabriel hat einen Teil seines Taschengeldes dort gelassen um uns etwas zu kaufen. Klara bekam, wie man hier sieht, einen kleinen blauen Becher mit Pinguinen. Mama bekam ein Armband in blau mit einem Delfin und Papa Duane erhielt ein Schild "Football Drive". Wir drei haben uns ueber seine Geschenke wirklich sehr gefreut. Das war fuer alle etwas besonderes und eine schoene Ueberraschung. Vielen Dank Gabriel!
They have a little store at Gabriel's school. Usually they sell school stuff like pencils, rulers and so on there. Now around Christmas they had something special going on. The kids were allowed to buy some gifts for parents and/or brothers/sisters. Gabriel spent some of his money there and bought the three of us something. Klara got a nice blue sippy cup with penguins on it. Mama got a necklace in blue with a dolphin on it. And Daddy Duane got a big sign saying "Football Drive". The three of us were really surprised what Gabe got us and were all happy with what we got. It was very special. Thanks a lot Gabriel!
They have a little store at Gabriel's school. Usually they sell school stuff like pencils, rulers and so on there. Now around Christmas they had something special going on. The kids were allowed to buy some gifts for parents and/or brothers/sisters. Gabriel spent some of his money there and bought the three of us something. Klara got a nice blue sippy cup with penguins on it. Mama got a necklace in blue with a dolphin on it. And Daddy Duane got a big sign saying "Football Drive". The three of us were really surprised what Gabe got us and were all happy with what we got. It was very special. Thanks a lot Gabriel!
Gabe's biggest Christmas wish is coming true
NINTENDO DS
(plus 2 Spiele/Games)
Michi's gift for Gabriel - things from 05
(the soccer club from Mainz)
THIS is our gift. It is a bit louder, makes music and has a mirror. Exactly what our girl needs. She loves to dance and to sing and a mirror is a must-have for our little one.
Daddy got some gifts as well. Candy Canes from the West Virginia Mountaineers from Klara, a sticker for the car (saying "West Virginia Dad") from Gabe and a WVU-opoly game from his wife.
I got some things too. From my husband I got a Bubbling Foot Spa and a small cookbook for our Slow-Cooker. I hope I find the time to test it because most of them recipes sound really good and easy. I know for sure I will have a nice foot bath soon - Promise!
