Our Favorite 35 year old Child! Happy Birthday, Monica!!!

Our only child born in the USA - Goshen, Indiana

Grampy and Grammy stopped by on their way from Oregon back to Ohio to meet Baby Monica

Older and wiser people like Grammy brought "balance to the force" of our rookie child-raising efforts!. Not that we were from "the dark side", but some of the popular books on child care certainly were! With Monica being born only weeks after we graduated from college and seminary (thankfully, she was 2 weeks late!), I think we were still in academic mode, and needed to quickly accelerate into "real life" gear.

Displaying her happy, good-natured mother's side

But every now and again, the wild, passionate Greek influence broke through

Look at me! Look at me! Look at me now! It's fun to have fun, but you have to know how!

Celebrating Monica's first birthday in Oregon with Grammy and Grampy (we were at Kitty's place)

"Transplanted" in Germany

I love nature (and sticks!)!

Easter egg hunt in the Peughs' backyard

Monica loved riding with her dad, exploring the area around our village near Tübingen

Freya and Monica, around Easter time

We love nature (and sticks!)!

Easter egg hunt in our Stuttgart apartment

Vacation in Holland (1981)- Daniel in the carriage

Tradition?!?

Monica and Steffi - Osh Kosh jeans forever!!

Advent, advent!

First day of school

This lonely little girl would like to have some companions.

She enthusiastically welcomed sister Freya. . .

and brother Thomas. . .

and brother Daniel. . .

and sister Stefanie. . .

and sister Erika. . .

and sister Helen. . .

and brother Zachary!!!

This is Monica with Zachary again - I like this photo as well!

And is still know for her radiant smile!