Christmas Market

Christmas has exploded in Wiesbaden. The downtown is decorated so beautifully with garlands, ribbons and lights on all the buildings and the Christmas market is the place to be every night. The entire market square is filled with booths of Christmas ornaments, nativities, nutcrackers and many drinks and goodies as well. The smell of the chestnuts roasting and hot cider makes me want to bust out in the "Christmas Song" as I walk around the market. In the park, there is an ice-skating rink set-up and I can't wait to try it out. I've only ice skated once and that was several years ago, so it should be interesting.

Each time I leave the apartment I find myself humming "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" and I guess you could say that I'm definitely in the Christmas spirit. I've been enjoying shopping for Christmas presents the past few days and discovering new stores and shopping areas I'd never been to before. Although I am so very tempted to simply shop for myself, I have to remember that Christmas is about giving, not receiving (or something like that).

It's hard to believe that I will be in Texas in exactly one week from today on the 12th. There is so much to do between now and then, and I simply want to enjoy every moment I get to experience this picturesque Christmas setting. Jon and I are both performing in our Christmas play at church, (he's speaking and I'm speaking and singing) and have lots of rehearsals this week before the performance on Sunday. We also will be attending Jon's squadron Christmas party on Friday and I'm really looking forward to having an excuse to dress-up.

I hope everyone has a fabulous day and just remember - it's the most wonderful time of the year!

P.S. If you voted on our last poll (see right sidebar) the results for the Christmas card survey have been considered, and the picture has been taken. It should be a lovely surprise for you all!