Schultute

 The German's have a great tradition to celebrate children going to school.  The kids get this massive cone on the first day filled with school supplies, treats, and prizes.  Lukey picked out the dragon and I put it together at the Kindergarten with the teachers help.  

Branny, Claire and Emry around town

Our Favorite hike in Trippstadt

 

Adoring baby Emry

 

...it's just a walk in the park.

Saying Goodbye

Monkey Mountain

 

 

We then took a jaunt over to Monkey Mountain to feed them popcorn.  It was funny that the monkeys really didn't like Luke.  They would hiss at him.  It kind of hurt his feelings. 

Hike up to the Castle

Colmar & Riquewihr France

COLMAR

From the Black Forest, we went over the boarder into France to see some amazing villages that left our mouths gaped in WOW at every turn.  It made it even better to experience it all with Branny and Claire and of course, baby Emry.  

 

RIQUEWIHR

The place that inspired Beauty and the Beast Disney movie's village. 

It did not disappoint.  The pictures could not capture all of the colors and beauty.