Schokotraum

Lately, it seems like the trend is to add Oreos to everything. On Pinterest, I've seen Oreos added to cookies, brownies, pies, candy... Here in Germany, Oreos come in packs of 16. Yes, I'm serious. You buy a box of Oreos and there are only 16 cookies in there. Plus, they are packaged differently into 4 individual packs of 4. So, you feel like a complete cow if you eat more than an individual pack. Also, they taste different. They are a bit harder and less sweet. Needless to say, I prefer to US Oreos. However...

Last week in the Rewe, I came across this:

Normally, I'd pass by, but I was feeling frisky; so, I bought one. Oh.My.Gosh!!! They are sheer deliciousness. I hid this in the car and was savoring it every time I took a trip. One day, I was feeling generous and offered some of my stash to Claron. In less than a kilometer, Claron devoured the entire thing. I bought him one for his birthday and again, GONE! Trust me, either find a German to send you one or start sending Milka emails to bring them to the States. They are so tasty!

Announcing the Newest Ridge...

Let's welcome Adam "He-Man" Ridge, Prince of Eternia, Master of the Universe (Eliza obviously named him).

Adam is an 11 month old British Shorthair Colourpoint Seal. He is NOT Siamese. He is ridiculously loving and sweet. We got him from a breeder here in Germany.

We are hoping that he will be Kitzel's boyfriend. We still have not secured a flight for Kitzel, so things are up in the air with her.

Adam is TINY! I would bet that he currently weighs less or the same as our baby (4.5 lbs). We are hoping to fatten him up a bit.

Eliza loves Adam. She chose him. They are very gentle with one another (if there is any roughness, it is almost always on Eliza's part).

He is very playful. He wasn't sure about the camera. He wanted to rub on it.

**How many of you thought I had the baby?! In due time... Still two more months!

Spending Fast Wrap Up & An Announcement

The spending fast closed up successfully. Here are our results (not counting roll over).
Week 3: 30.30 Euro
Week 4: 24.46 Euro

In full disclosure, week 3 we were staying with our friends' kids while they were out of town, and they supplied groceries. Also, I did take the kids to McDonald's once and the pool, but our friends paid for their kids and I had some pocket money for us (<10 Euros).

I really enjoyed doing the spending fast. It was a perfect time for us to practice our saving skills, and it just so turns out that on March 1, we used our savings to buy a little beauty like this:

Her name is Peppi (short for Josephina). She is a 2004 Honda Fit (Jazz in Europe) with 60k mi. She was an excellent price and came with two sets of tires (required in Germany). She has new brakes, batteries, etc. We have gotten her registered and drove her to church on Sunday. She runs great!