We had to walk to Kelley (the closest base to our hotel, about a 10-15min walk) and then take the free shuttle they have on base to where the fun was being held (on Patch). There are actually 4 bases here in the city, all spread apart, but connected with the free shuttle system, which is nice.
It was a gorgeous sunny day. They had tons of food and games and some kiddie carnaval-type rides for the boys - they liked that best. The boys even played a ball toss game and won themselves their very own balls. Fireworks weren't until 1030 at night so we didnt stay for that. Mainly because Copper wouldnt be able to do the pee-pee dance for that long (he was still in the hotel) and I was still struggling with the jet lag and all the walking on top of it.
Walking! Oh my goodness! haha! I had a "big plan" before we left that I would "make sure" I got up each morning to walk and get my exercise in. HAH! I certainly dont need that!! It's great! (trust me, I'm not complaining) We walk EVERYWHERE unless we need to take a train and then we walk after that!
On Saturday we took the U-Bahn train - kind of like an above ground subway train here for the city- and went into the heart of town to the main shopping district. We ran into another American couple - thankfully - who helped us figure out the ticketing machine. We probably would have missed a couple of trains if it werent for their help! LOL
We got to the district, no problem. The boys loved the train btw!! This area is like a huge outdoor mall. The street - more of a pedestrian street, no cars allowed - was lined with all kinds of stores and restaurants (even McD's and Pizza hut). And right smack dab in the middle is a big park with fountains and a famous building that you see in all the pictures when you google Stuttgart (I have no clue what this building is yet though ROFL).
Everyone was out loungin in the grass. The boys played in the fountains for a bit while we looked around and tried to figure out all the events that were going on. There were some kids games and a concert going on one side and then around the fountains they were setting up some sort of art display. They were these big bear sculptures each painted to represent a different country. We didnt see the American bear - there were a lot still in their boxes - but D. and I started joking that it's probably painted like a war monger (joking about the attitude that the press claims Europe has about us). Honestly though, we havent seen any negative attitude at all. Everyone has been so very nice and COMPLETELY patient with us esp since we know nearly NO German at all past saying hello and goodbye. :)
On Sunday, we decided to take the "day off". We just stayed in and rested. It was good timing too since it rained all morning. The rest of the day the weather was nice though. We went out out for a short walk and enjoyed the weather for a bit before dinner.
Today (it's very early morning now), we're planning on going to the zoo, I think. HOPEFULLY I'll remember to bring the camera this time ;).
**Baby Update**
Obviously, I havent seen a doctor yet. Hopefully that will be soon but I have no idea when. It's making me a bit nervous and anxious but I keep telling myself, it'll be fine.
I'm feeling the baby move a lot more now, which is helping ease my worries even more. Before, I would feel something and then go days without feeling anything again. Now it seems to be more regular - or at least so it's been the past few days
I'll keep you all updated as soon as I see a doctor. And maybe one of these days I'll get brave enough to stand infront of a camera and show a belly pict. ;)
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