Just one of many fond memories of Europe.

Just got back from 18 wonderful days in Europe where I got to meet my new stepson, a Captain in the U.S. Army whom I just got to meet for 24 hours before he re-deployed to Iraq. His new assignment will keep him in Iraq for 15 months. Also I met and we stayed a while with his wife my new daughter-in-law Lindsey, and my granddaughter Eva Marie.

My wife Anne Marie, Eva Marie and moi' at the deployment ceremony, 24 hours after we arrived in Wiesbaden, Germany

My new son Hans, his wife Lindsey our daughter in law, and our grand daughter Eva Marie.

Lindsey and Hans are expecting a baby boy sometime this coming March. Standby for updates.

I wish I had more time to devote to Xanga, especially since I miss all of my dear friends such as Simoncat and Ron631 and Creed, Lady Em et al. Europe has certainly opened my eyes to new things and as soon as I get some more time I will write about them. We were in Germany mostly, but visited Austria, Switzerland, Italy and France. Till then. know I am here, just ask and you shall receive.

By the way, we did visit Stephie Uncle and his bees are doing fine!