This past week was pretty normal, so I almost didn’t publish a blog post. We didn’t really have any new crazy observations, just real life stuff. So this post is more of a diary entry.

Jay showed me a hiking trail he stumbled across (pun intended). The trail goes behind the castle, along a creek, to a pond, and a cute little mill wheel. This is in the middle of nowhere, yet the trails are all perfectly groomed. The Germans take pride in their outdoor spaces, and I appreciate it.
Now that the school dance is behind us and my Cricut has arrived, I was able to put some crafting energy towards 15 hair bows for Lily’s softball team. We couldn’t find a fire clicker at the hardware store, so I bought one online. Turns out it is really a butane torch and was WAY too powerful for crafts. I bought a regular cigarette lighter to seal off the ribbon edges. After about 7 hair bows I lost all feeling in my thumb. Next attempt was using a candle, but the wick produces smoke that turns the ribbons black. I finally found something that resembles a fire clicker – thank goodness!
Ok I lied. We did do something new this week. We washed Jay’s car. He walked by the car wash and took a picture of the extensive instructions so that he could translate and mentally prepare himself for the experience. When we drove there, another car was in the bay, so Jay got out and watched. He could have talked to the driver because for some reason that I have yet to come up with, nobody can be in the car while it is being washed. Any guesses why?!?!? Other than that, it was like most US car washes. The car went in dirty and came out clean. Success!

Ty had his last basketball games on Wednesday. It was a tournament to determine the best team in the League. I couldn’t go because Lily had softball practice, but Jay said Ty played the hardest he has ever seen him play for most of 3 games. He scored lots of points – including an and 1, took a charge, played tough defense. His legs were shot the next day. It’s good for him. :). His team took 2nd place.

Saturday we spent the morning at the baseball/softball field doing spring cleanup. Moles had taken up residence in the outfield so we hauled out several wheelbarrows full of dirt. The batting cage and bubble nets were repaired and hung. Weeds were sprayed. Concession stand was cleaned. There are still 2 more weekends of cleanup planned, but a lot was done the first weekend. We are a little spoiled back home with the field maintenance. It was hard work, but kind of nice for the kids to get their hands dirty and put some sweat into the fields. It should make them appreciate it more.

Saturday night we had dinner with friends, who have access to the Military Base grocery store. We had tacos, Tostitos chips and salsa, and MARGARITAS!!!!! So good. Lots of laughs, too. 🙂

Sundays are usually our long hike day, but I wanted to get Lily’s room decorated instead.

Did I mention that my Cricut has arrived? We finally spent some time spicing up Lily’s room. I used removable vinyl behind her bed, and I reused the flowers that I made for the dance to put a little pop on her walls.