Random Photos 2013

I have a folder in iPhoto where I keep pictures I like (or think are interesting) that may some day turn into blog posts. But I figured since it’s the start of a new year I’d clear them out of the folder and put them in one big blog post together (with some captions to further explain some). Enjoy!

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The needle- like structure in this photo is lovingly called the “Post Penis” by most locals. Whenever the girls see it they always exclaim in a very loud voice “POST PENIS!!”. This happens a lot since this is a very tall structure that you can see throughout much of Köln. Kiera announced “POST PENIS!!” very loud on a quiet train the other day, and followed it with “AND PAPA HAS A PENIS TOO!!”. Lovely.

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Just Married couple- love the balloons and cans dragging behind them…

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Neumarkt Square

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We love our Thai food!

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Kiera did her own hair 🙂

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Our little fashionista with peacock feather

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Quinnie and her friend Helena climbing a tree

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Check out the heels and bracelet- it’s all in the details people!

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This just cracks me up- Kiera looks like a Santa who’s had a ROUGH night.

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This is so Quinnie- she takes such joy in playing. Notice the rock arch she built on the windowsill and ribbon “decorations” in the background.

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Kiera insisted on “ballerina hair” and then needed to put on the matching outfit.

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I love this photo of Quinnie and her cousin Maxim- it totally represents their relationship. She loves to be around him and he politely tolerates her (lol).

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She cannot resist. Poor birds.

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I especially love Kiera’s morning hair- must have been a rough night!

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Sorting the “treasures” she found at the park (mostly pine cones, feathers and bottle caps).

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They sure do love their Papa!

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Quinnie and her beloved Steiff “Lucky Pig” from Tante Ruth

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When Quinnie dresses herself…

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I know this shows my immaturity, but look at the destination stated on this bus- Come On!!

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If the girls had their choice they would always ride “The Fire Train!”

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Germans take their mustard seriously- check out the Mustard Museum (SenfMuseum)!

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I. LOVE. THIS. PHOTO. Kiera’s face! This is a favorite game of the girls’- if you hook up all of the circuits correctly this disc flies up into the air.

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Rainbow near Weckschnapp

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Not a bad view to look at while drinking your tea or coffee in the morning…

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Store window- wow- that’s a lot of Americana in one place (lol)!

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Quinnie and her Playmobil

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Kiera making a smoothie

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Quinnie across the street from The Weckschnapp using her Walkie Talkie

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Not often that you see a train gassing up at the local gas station

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I want to nibble those cheeks! Poor girl had a fever this day.

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We see some interesting things floating down The Rhine from our place- like Houses?!

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Storm Trooper luggage

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Brand new subway station

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Kiera wearing the crown her teachers made her for her birthday.

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View up to the stairs from where I sit at the computer. Kiera loves to perch up there and float down paper snowflakes or feathers at me. And she makes me watch them fall every time- over and over again. It never gets old (for her!) Or she’ll noisily climb up there and then say “Boo! Mama, I scared you!” Too cute.

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Quinnie asked for Indian Princess hair (we had just watched Pocahontas for the first time). She was very specific about how it must look.

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Simon needed new underwear so I went shopping and found these (No- I didn’t buy them!). Strangely, men’s underwear and undershirts are crazy expensive here compared to The States. What I wouldn’t give for some good old Fruit of the Loom!

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Kiera LOVES riding her bike!

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So does Quinnie

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Rainy day view from our Living Room window.

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Our little climber

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Love this. SO Kiera.

 

4 thoughts on “Random Photos 2013

  1. Tanta Jenny

    Loving all of the photos! You have a fabulous view from :The Castle!”

  2. Marcia Badger

    The photography is phenomenal! Very nice! I love all of the stories and the girls are beautiful! Just Wow!

  3. harry

    Great pics. Sure missed your posts !

  4. Grandma

    beautiful photos! I have been waiting for a blog posts to see what you guys have been up to! The girls are growing so fast and they seem so happy! great photography Meegan! xxMom

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