Theo Live!

For those of you who have yet to "meet" Theo, here is a live action look at some of his latest moves, or rather faces that are keeping us mesmerized these days!

A Prince is Born

We are sending out the news to kingdoms far & wide - a prince has been born to Castle Kallenberger. We are praising God for the healthy arrival of our Theodor Volker Sidney.

Dreami Santorini

We're back from a fabulous week on the island of Santorini in Greece. Despite being so far along in my pregnancy and the many steps all over the island, we had a really comfortable, relaxing trip and we're glad to make it home without any complications. The Greeks love babies and by extension pregnant ladies. Everywhere we went we had store and restaurant owners calling out to us prognosticating about the sex of the baby (which they are really good at - 100% of the time they guessed a boy) or heaping extra portions of food on my plate with the quote "good for you, good for baby." The island itself was formed by a volcano, leaving stunning landscapes behind. White cities sit on top of the cliffs, sparkling in the sunshine - this island is a dream!

Santorini

Kölnprojekt is Launched

Its been a long time in the making and its far from being finished, but this weekend our new little church "Kölnprojekt" held its first worship service. We were thrilled to have about 12 guests join us for this new beginning. Looking forward to the next one in June!

Happy Birthday Sibylle

In help celebrate her 55th birthday, Sibylle invited us kids to get away with them for a weekend in the Pfalz. At the Hotel Krone she was spoiled pretty good - and we along with her. Weather good. Food good. Company good. Weekend very good!

I Think I Might be Pregnant...

...Either that or I need to get this tumor growing in my stomach checked out fast!

Seriously though - Castle Kallenberger is awaiting the arrival of a new Prince - and we couldn't be more excited! Renovations are underway and the new wing will be put into use by the end of July - if our little guy is a punctual German like his father. Here a little photo retrospective to date of "Little Ralfie" from inside and out.

All Brunched Out

Some people think that Easter is all about a bunny and eggs. Others get it and know that its all about Jesus' resurrection. And some know that and celebrate that great news by brunch hopping all weekend! That's what we did this year - including providing a brunch spot at our place for other hoppers on Monday. Don't be jealous that we get Monday as a holiday too!

Ralf Reunion in Rottweil

Over the long Karnival weekend we exchanged Cologne for the Fasching capital Rottweil - the site of this years first Ralfs reunion. Good food, friends, snow and parades kept us entertained - that is when we weren't playing with the babies!

Ralf's Crazy Carnival Colleagues

American Holidays Part 2 - San Francisco

What a treat to spend Christmas in California with the whole clan! The photos tell most of the story - save for Dad's operation...he simply refused to pose :)