Family Soccer and the Innenstadt

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

With just the morning hours to enjoy together, we wanted to make the most of it. Top of the list was family soccer as the kids were just dying to have the parents play a game with them before the Bastians had to catch their train. We had returned the bikes before dinner on Monday so were now on foot. We headed to FKG's "soccer" field which is actually a handball court. We like it though because the goals are smaller making them easier to defend.

Warming up prior to play...just have to say that both Aunt Jill and I
scored a goal. I can't remember the other highlights nor whose team won
the game, but I do remember the goals! I'm sure the boys will be able to
fill in the other details for years to come. I do remember the game being
affected by Aunt Jill's kindness and compassion, but I am sure that
by now Nick is over how this affected his team. Fun times!

Last group shot before heading to the Innenstadt for lunch
...err, I mean ice-cream!

Of course a trip to Germany wouldn't be complete without ice-cream. We
took a quick tour of the Innenstadt and stopped by Claudio's prior to
returning home to pack up and head to the train station. The dads
splurged for two scoops each.

A nice ending to our visit...and lunch for the day!

We arrived with enough time to give last hugs and good-byes while waiting
on the platform. We did stop "Gottcha Last" for this parting as we didn't want
anyone to fall onto the tracks in an effort to get someone last. We are grateful
that they were able to take a few bags of ours back with them so as to help
our return trip be smoother than the one over here.

Nick is showing off his new European pants as they all
board the ICE to Frankfurt. All of the kids here wear
colored pants more than jeans. So Nick is looking
European in school these days, I am sure!

Thanks for coming, Bastians! We loved having you here and are thankful for all of the wonderful memories. A once-in-a-lifetime, for sure!