Monday, September 24, 2007

Hannes celebrates a birthday

Herzlichen Glückwunsch
zum Geburtstag,
Hannes!

Today is Hannes's 14th birthday, almost back where it all began 14 years ago. He celebrated with candles and his favorite Brötchen early this morning before school and then with German pancakes for lunch after school.

Two sets of grandparents are here to help him celebrate—Jost's mother, Heidi, is here for a visit from Hamburg, and my parents are on their way home from Switzerland via Berlin.

This afternoon we had applesauce cake and presents, and tonight we plan to enjoy the last of the late-summer weather at a sidewalk table at a neighborhood restaurant. What a great way to turn 14!

2 comments:

s/ckenagy said...

Happy Birthday, Hannes, from Tennesee! Today in my journal, I wrote "hannes' birthday" so I have been thinking about you all day.
So glad you're having a great celebration. I loved reading your and your sisters' blogs...it helps us "place" you there in Berlin.
We are having a grand time trekking across USA. We have a blog also--a bit primitive tho'

Jude said...

It is wonderful to read about your school experiences and to see photos of your new home. We miss you. Love,
Aunt Judie