So here we are at the beginning of a new and exciting year. We, like you, had a very interesting 2006 and I have posted some of the pictures from the last days below. I hope you enjoy. R.

Mel in one of her favorite Vintage dresses. Mel and Mae out for a skate in Heidenheim
Mel looking good (as always) while skating.

Mel and I skating around without and with Mae.


Mae looking sweet as ever and Oma making sure that her flowers survive the German winter.

Mel and I enjoying the Holiday Cheer!

Mae Showing off some of the great stuff that Santa brought her.



Here are some pics from the Christmas day dinner at the Durner house. Traditionally Opa comes by prior to the evening party so that he can have some quality time with the host family. So we fed him full and he and Mae went for a nap! Revitalised he came back for a beer or two and a fantastic dinner.

The Kieser family stopped in too, the boys had enough of coffee and cake and decided to go for a little tea party with the girls!


Michael, Danni and Hannah stopped by too for a bit to munch on and some fun with the kids.

Hannis was feeling very shy but Marki and Jana weren't!


So that is the lot of them. I've got a bunch more already for the start of the new year but I had better give everyone a while to have a look at these ones!

All the best from Germany.

Ryan