We pick our own theme this week for FFF, so I chose "Terrific Trips: Near or Far". Below are pictures from our terrific trip to Europe in spring of '07. Little did we know that Isabella was going to make her grand entrance into the world just eight weeks later. At the time we were still holding onto hope of a domestic adoption (four years of waiting at that point). To our surprise, God re-routed our adoption plans when we returned home. I pulled all of the home study and dossier paperwork together, and boom... we were blessed with our daughter, all in God's perfect timing. Here are some highlight pics from our whirlwind, week-long, work trip.
Poor me...I had to tag along ; )
Salsburg, Austria
Salsburg, Austria This is where part of The Sound of Music was filmed.
Austria
Bavaria, Germany
Anne Frank House, AmsterdamShe has been my hero since I was 12 years old.
A canal in Amsterdam 
Prague, Czech Republic
The famous Charles Bridge is in the background.
Prague 
Dinner for two in Salzburg, Austria 
Mozart's home in Salzburg 
An open window in Salzburg
Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany
Bridge above Neuschwanstein Castle 
Riding bikes in Amsterdam 
In front of the Berlin Wall 
The main square in East Berlin, GermanyFor more FFF's clickety HERE.
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Big Kahuna and I have known each other since we were kids and have been married for almost 15 years. We are passionate about our family, travel and serving God. We love helping people and bringing them hope. We laugh ourselves to tears watching classic episodes of Saturday Night Live and The Office. Summer is our favorite season, and we live for warm evenings playing with the kids on the beach.
Big Surf is 14 years old. He's a voracious reader, focused, and spends hours building things. He is our resident techie and is also learning to play the violin. He loves to spend his free time playing baseball, flag football, or out on the trails by the house building his clubhouse.
Goofy Foot is ten years old. He devours his free reading books like there is no tomorrow. He is also the family comedian. If you see him, ask him to tell you a joke! He is tender-hearted, social and compliant. When he is not outside riding his bike, you'll find him drawing or writing a funny book.
Beach Bunny is three years old. She is our sunshine! She joined our family through the unbelievable gift of adoption. Beach Bunny loves to snuggle with us and carefully takes care of her baby dolls. She is super silly and must say hi to everyone! One word that describes her is "joy".
26 comments:
Wow breathtaking pictures!!!!! You are soo blessed to have traveled to such gorgeous places!!!
Hugs,Leslie
YOU WERE SO SMART TO GO ON THIS TRIP before the baby....I know you did not plan it like that...but WOW what a great time and your PICTURES are AWESOME...I want to go all of those places...like NEXT WEEK... I love to travel...like you did not know that already...HA
HUGS
Great pictures! What a wonderful way to travel...
Have a great weekend.
Hannah
WOW, beautiful pictures!! Makes me want to go on vacation, lol! Absolutely gorgeous, and your baby is SOOOO cute! Love the post (: Have a great weekend!
Rebecca
Wow, those are beautiful! And I have to admit that I have been a fan of Ann Frank since the seventh grade. You guys are a great looking couple!
Peace and hugs,
Becca
Wow...I love the pictures....just beautiful!!!:))
I was in France,but next year I will go to Germany to see that castel...I love it!!!:))
Take care,
Andreea.
Looks like a Terrific Trip! I love the window pic.
Janet and Maya
www.mayasheartsong.blogspot.com
What beautiful pics!! You've been on some fabulous trips!!
Robyn
Absolutely beautiful pictures!
BEAUTIFUL pictures! I want to schedule a trip-and have you as my tour guide! What amazing places to have been! Lucky you for getting to tag along! :O)
Sabra
Those pictures are absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Such beautiful pictures, looks likean amazing trip!
Wow! What an amazing trip! Gorgeous pictures!! I look forward to going to Europe someday!
WOW!!! Beautiful pictures!!!
Great pictures! You are so lucky to have seen all of those places.
Absolutely BREATHTAKING!!!!!!! Especially love the open window photo. Looks like it was a great trip.
LOVE all your photos even though I am sure it was SO Hard for you to have to tag along on that trip it looks like you managed to have a fabulous time ... and how great that your little miracle arrived 8 weeks later ... and as they say - the rest is history! Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend!
Rebekah, Jaden & Baby#2
Those are amazing! Makes me want to travel Europe.
Gorgeous pictures. I hope to travel the world one day...Thanks for sharing some breathtaking pics..Love, Marci
Wow what beautiful pics!!!Thanks for sharing.
those are interesting pictures, especially i liked the sound of music backdrop, looks like you had a great time!
Jill and Isabella
Hi! I just recently discovered your blog and really love it! I, too, have adopted a daughter from Guatemala. We'd love it if you want to visit our blog:
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I had to comment today - your pictures are wonderful! I am amazed at how many you have TOGETHER - sometimes that is the hardest thing to do - handing your camera to a stranger hoping they will get just the right shot!
Lynn
Wow! Your pics definitely made me want to go do some serious traveling!! Gorgeous pictures!!!
Simply amazing beautiful pics! I feel like a major loser... :)
What an amazing trip! Beautiful pictures! WOW!
what great pics... that must have been a trip to remember...
one day I'll get there!!! LOL
alex
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