Fourth of July & Upcomming Visit

Since we were not able to go to my parent's lake house for the annual 4th of July picnic and firework extravaganza we decided to check out a local lake and have a little picnic of our own. Here is some video from the Riedsee which is about 30 mins from Mainz. They lake was really well set up with shallow area for kids, lots of trees for shade, a play ground and a snack bar. We spend the whole day there and had a very nice 4th all on our own.

Max and I leave for the States in 2 days. We are very excited but I am just a little nervous for the flight - hopefully Max will be a saint in the plane and I can get a little nap in too.

I am looking forward to seeing the family and friends as well as...
Sitting on normal height couches (ours are all super low to the ground)
Sleeping in a big bed (ours is one of those low to the ground euro things with just a thin matress)
Showering in a big shower where my elbows don't hit the door
Driving (I have only driving once in the last 6 months since we don't have an automatic here)
Eating really good Mexican food!