Garmisch Germany!

Last week we spent an amazing week in Garmisch, Germany.  What made this  EXTRA amazing... having my mom fly in and spend the entire week with us!  I think this is the longest amount of time that I've been able to spend with her in the three years we've been in Spain. The kiddos were in heaven, I was in heaven, and Andy loved all the date nights we were able to have!

We also were able to meet up with our great friend Patrick who is stationed a few hours away from Garmisch.  We were stationed with him while in San Diego and has remained a close friend of ours.  The children loved him and all of his sillyness what came with him!

We took advantage of the wonderful weather and did an beautiful hike along a river.

Our neighbors from Spain were also vacationing in Garmish and we ment up with them on the hike.  The kiddos had a blast playing in the snow!

At night we relaxed in the outdoor huge hot tub!

One day we took the train to Austria and hit up their Christmas markets as well. Holiday cheer EVERYWHERE!

We stopped at one of the cute stands and had a famous brautwurst!  Claire ended up taking mine and eyed Andy's as well..

More of Austria!

Another day we went to Zugspitze, Germany's highest point (10,000 ft).  We made a day of it playing in the snow and sledding!

Andy almost falling off of the mountain...... (it was a snow bank..)

Drew made his first snow angel with Mimi!

Ahhhh and the good German beer!

Another day we drove to Neuschwanstein castle,  we were able to take a tour of the castle as well.  This casle was the inspiration for Disneylands castle!

While shopping at the markets we were able to stay warm with all the wonderful Gluhwein (warm wine).  Did I mention what an awesome vacation this was!!