Y2W5 - Go Deutschland!
We got caught in several torrential downpours this week. Thursday after school, we started to walk to the car (Avery, Bryn, and I) sharing an umbrella when we stopped thinking it would lighten up after a few minutes. It was raining so hard, that the rain was seeping through the seems of the umbrella and we were still getting wet. Even with the umbrella, and letting it subside a little while, when we got home we were soaked. Thank goodness Bailey had a play date or we would have been splitting the umbrella between four of us.
One first this week was Bailey and Avery went into the Bäckerei by themselves and ordered auf Deutsch, they came out with two Apfel Taschens (which is like an apple turnover), one big pretzel, and one roll. I was extremely impressed with them. The lady that works at that particular bakery does not speak English, so I know Bailey did a great job ordering and paying in German. Go Bailey!! Avery went for moral support. I am quite sure she did not say a word while she was in there. Bryn and I waited in the car.
The other International school in town ended Tuesday and the German schools got out Wednesday. Unfortunately we still have school until July 2nd. We are seriously gearing up for being out of school.
Greg taught the 5th Sunday Lesson this morning auf Deutsch. He did really well. Lots of people in our Ward were complimentary, especially the people that know how hard it is for us to try and teach a lesson in a language we still don't know very well yet.
Probably the biggest news this week is the UEFA Euro 2008 Championship Game, which we are watching on the computer right now. It is so fun because it is Germany vs. Spain. Two great teams and so cool that Germany made it to the finals. Our street will be quite loud tonight if Germany wins. Everyone will be celebrating, honking horns, flying their Deutsch flags so proud. It is quite the atmosphere. I would not be surprised if there are also some serious fireworks. We'll see if I can stay awake to watch the end.
A live update...Spain was victorious. Although we are disappointed it was not Germany because I think the town would have been crazy fun last night. We are excited for Spain because they have never won it before. It was still a great game.
One first this week was Bailey and Avery went into the Bäckerei by themselves and ordered auf Deutsch, they came out with two Apfel Taschens (which is like an apple turnover), one big pretzel, and one roll. I was extremely impressed with them. The lady that works at that particular bakery does not speak English, so I know Bailey did a great job ordering and paying in German. Go Bailey!! Avery went for moral support. I am quite sure she did not say a word while she was in there. Bryn and I waited in the car.
The other International school in town ended Tuesday and the German schools got out Wednesday. Unfortunately we still have school until July 2nd. We are seriously gearing up for being out of school.
Greg taught the 5th Sunday Lesson this morning auf Deutsch. He did really well. Lots of people in our Ward were complimentary, especially the people that know how hard it is for us to try and teach a lesson in a language we still don't know very well yet.
Probably the biggest news this week is the UEFA Euro 2008 Championship Game, which we are watching on the computer right now. It is so fun because it is Germany vs. Spain. Two great teams and so cool that Germany made it to the finals. Our street will be quite loud tonight if Germany wins. Everyone will be celebrating, honking horns, flying their Deutsch flags so proud. It is quite the atmosphere. I would not be surprised if there are also some serious fireworks. We'll see if I can stay awake to watch the end.A live update...Spain was victorious. Although we are disappointed it was not Germany because I think the town would have been crazy fun last night. We are excited for Spain because they have never won it before. It was still a great game.
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