Basketball Season

Both boys decided to play basketball this year.  They were on two different teams, but that is no problem for us.  Off we go to the different games.

Michael bringing the ball down the floor.

He had a good time playing with his team!

They even had cheerleaders at the games.  Though I did worry about their safety being  right there.

Michael did enjoy being in charge of the ball!

Next it was AJ's turn.  He was the team captain at this game.

AJ was playing some wonderful defense during the game and going for the rebounds!

AJ trying to be a point guard.  He did a pretty good job.

He was really enjoying playing basketball!  It was a great season and a good last sport season to have as their last one in Germany!

New Year's 2017

We were invited over to our good friends' house for New Years!!  We LOVE spending time with the Rogges.  It was a full house and so many laughs!!!  We had a wonderful dinner and played games and of course watched Dinner for One!  All German New Years traditions!

Right before midnight we headed up to their top floor to watch the local fireworks.  We were checking out the ones on TV before they started there.

The one thing I LOVE about Europe is how they celebrate New Years!!  It is all out!!!  All the ones you see are from people, not the towns.

Michael enjoying the fireworks!!!  We could see the fireworks for a long distance from their balcony!  It was awesome!!!

After watching them from up top, we decided it was time to light our fireworks off!! 

The boys were very excited because this year they were able to light the fireworks!!   I was standing waaaay back just in case.  LOL

Of course we had to do some sparklers!  That is one of my favorite parts!

There goes Michael lighting the next firework!

They had the best time lighting all the fireworks off!!  It was such a fabulous time!!  We so enjoyed hanging out with the Rogges!  It was the best way to spend our last New Years in Germany!!  We are sure going to miss these times!