Some early summer scenes

Some sunsets from our balcony

Anniversary roses!

In the middle of what used to be the sandbox

Baptism at the lake on June 22

Harald baptizing Simon

and then Robert

Dietmar baptizing Nico

and Wilfried doing the honors for Alexander

Theo Hausmann came along to enjoy the festivities

A beautiful day for an early morning balloon ride
(taken from our balcony)

The Aalen city gardeners outdid themselves again
this year with their floral decorations around the
downtown area of the city. Those of you who grew
up here will recognize several of the sites from
around the city.

"Our" three Czech students:
Veronika, Jirka and Katka

36 Years and Counting . . .

Here's where it all began

June 10, 1972
Grace Brethren Church
Worthington, Ohio

Heading off

Getting used to married life

Enjoying a few days at Virginia Beach . . .
until the money ran out

Memories forever!

"Normal" life and Helen's send-off

First official visit to Steffi's and Dietmar's apartment

Delicious Mexican meal

Time for a chemistry lesson - it paid off,
Helen finished the year with an A

Zach's lucky "Rook" day - he was charmed

One of Steffi's cake creations
We've learned to be very willing guinea pigs

Picking up Daniel and Nadine
after their return from 3 weeks in the States

Dramatic transformation in front of the house

The sandbox is gone - but we're not sure whether we've replaced it
with a flower bed or a graveyard - that's what Becky calls it

A few flower boxes to spruce up the front

The raspberries in back have also been resurrected

We're sure all the neighbors are heaving a collective sigh of relief

Getting Helen ready for her big summer

The new sewing machine got a big-time workout -
and passed with flying colors

And one last "fix" at McDonalds before heading to the airport

Final good-byes at the passport control

And Zach couldn't wait to get back to his chemistry -
he even brought it along in the car