Never did I ever think this group of cousins, aunts, and uncles would make their way to our corner of the world, but they did!!
A couple of days after arriving home from Norway, this group was finishing their Germany trip with a stop in Berlin. I can't describe how surreal it was to see them walking through the pink stucco archway into our little courtyard. My heart was so full seeing them here.
They had been traveling for over a week in southern Germany and made their way up north. We walked to Schnitzelei for dinner. I just couldn't believe they were here with Logan and I!!
Logan learned everyone's names right away and was pretty excited to have the extra family time too. <3
For the next three nights, we gathered in our apartment and played games and talked. It was so fun. Justin made it home late from a preseason camp and was able to join us while we showed them a few of our favorite Berlin spots.
The most people we've ever had around our dinner table!
Lots of Ito, Bank, Fruit Basket and I Doubt It.
It was such a fun three days spent with them. I'm so grateful when our family and friends take time to come and see us. It means so much!!
I always get a distinct feeling when family leaves. It's a really profound longing to be closer to them. While it's hard to live far away, I'm grateful for that feeling because it means we love each other and have good relationships.
We got a fun surprise in the mail this week from these certain visitors. It made our day!! A gift package full of love, candy, ranch seasoning, pictures, and inside jokes. We have the best family.