10.03.2010

Oktoberfest

Happy October! The Equinox passed us quickly and here we are already celebrating October. Time is passing much too quickly. I feel like every time I blink another week has been crossed off the calendar. We headed down to our future home town of New Ulm for Oktoberfest on Saturday. It was a cool but sunny day and we took in nearly every sight including a hike to the top of Hermann (the German) which was very scary - especially with FGH refusing to come back down - all three of us had a shaky few moments getting down the top of the winding staircase. I had to talk Fredrik into squeezing Peter's beard and closing his little eyes while Peter held him tightly to his chest. It was ridiculous. Still, it was a good view when we were at the top.
We took the horse-drawn trolley ride, listened to music, had some beers and brats, did some shopping, visited the Wanda Gag house (super fantastic), headed out to Flandrau where Fredrik eagerly looked for the "beach" (sand-bottom pool) and was not disappointed that the water was gone since piles and piles of sand was an awesome find. It was a good time and we all feel pretty drained today.




3 comments:

Buried To My Roots said...

What a fun day...and a wonderful find about your new town! The pictures are wonderful...love the one of the three of you by the tree! You all look great!

Elizabeth Brennan said...

I missed seeing you on Sunday! But it was great to see Peter (what a beard!) and Freddie (he was so sleepy, but so very darling). Hopefully we'll see you soon!

Jessa said...

The Mittmans hope to celebrate Oktoberfest next year, too! We're excited to visit New Ulm!

That family pic of you three by the tree has great Christmas-card-potential. :D