Halloween TwentyFourteen

This year for Halloween a bunch of the wives and I all went out to celebrate the holiday and another month down of the deployment. We first started at the Tavern (the bar here on post in the Rheinlander) and then a few of us moved the party to the Knot in town. I wasn't planning on going out so I didn't have a costume. In place of a new one I threw on my old Zebra digs from a past Halloween :/ We all had a great time and took a bunch of pictures at the Knot. There were a BUNCH of people at the knot, nearly 99% of them we didn't know, but we stuck around and really had a good time.  I'm supper happy we ended up taking a bunch of pictures!

how adorable. Love these ladies!

gotta love the friends that lick.

No joke, such a small glass for Jenny's mixed drink.
Tragic.

Little Red Riding Hood!
Even with a letter for Grandma.

Patty and I

Gotta love the awkward selfie shots.

Terri and Sharon had put out these super adorable ash trays. I need these for our next
Halloween party when we have a house, with a yard, and a patio that people would
smoke on. Duh. *planning ahead*

Jenny and said super cool ash tray.

And then Jenny and her sad empty glass awaiting
her refill.

:D

The super slutty Pocahontas in the background is the reason
for Katie's reaction. I mean super slutty.

Like this; I know the photo is crappy but said slutty
girl is TOTALLY pulling some guys hands literally like into her lady region.
And I caught this one by accident. Super classy. So happy I don't know her.

two super sweet ash trays just chilling together.

Jen, boogie-ing of course. NBD.

A Zebra and Wednesday. Just chilling.

Terri and Katie

More boogie, of course.

eating Grandma's card? Why not.

and then Melanie came!:D

Sharon and Terri

We all had a great time and the evening was definitely a win. Can't wait till next year when the guys are back- we'll take the Knot back and I'll invest in a new costume!

October Update

So, this month has been SO busy! I started a new job as the "relocation assistant" at the regional ACS location in Sembach. I LOVE IT. I've been working there for a month now and, while it has been a very busy month, I've loved every minute of it! I really enjoy the people I work with and feel like stumbling upon this job was such a blessing! I work 10-3, hit the gym, and then, in any free time, do lots of homework! But, concerning work I LOVE getting all dolled up for work. *yay for business professional, and scarves!*

Anddd, a new fun addition to the family: Brutus! We bought a roomba! I love it!! It's a robot that vacuums the house - can't get much better than that. 

YAY Roomba!

Also, this past month I came across the new bestest product ever- JAMBERRY NAIL WRAPS. I am addicted. I love them. They last 1-2 weeks and are WAY cheaper than going to get your nails done, and since I'm cheap, it's perfect for me. I love my nails looking pretty (and chip-free) but I'm a cheapo. I leave them for about a week because I'm so impatient and want to switch designs but here are the ones I've done so far:

Progression

Shoreline & Celebration

Casual Friday

Black & White Quad

Candy Corn

Another life changer- a haircut :D I am diggin' the shorter hair. I lost about 5 inches and TOTALLY needed it. 

Other than those couple updates there isn't too much crazy happening. I'll continue to try to improve on my blog-posting timeliness!

The Day After the Festivities

Day 3, September 27th :
Since we didn't do much shopping our first day in town because we wanted to see what the fest had we figured stopping back in Marienplatz for the morning made the most sense. We walked around the market more and stopped in a few stores before we headed back to Baumholder.

I wish we lived in a bigger city that had markets all the time! I'd love
to be able to grocery shop here. Such a great selection and so fresh!

I mean look at all these potatoes!

We even stumbled upon a cute lil doggy enjoying some water in the square.
He eventually ended up getting all the way in!

This was just a random wall we walked past.
I thought it looked neat.

And this was right after the vines on the wall. I'd love to have
something like this maybe in a backyard area for privacy? Hot tub area?!

Plus you can't go wrong with all this cheese to pick from!
I love living in this country. Don't get me wrong America rocks but Europe
has a lot of cool aspects I really love.

These guys were cute. Wooden handmade ducks.
Adorable for a patio I'd think.

Then, on top of veggies, fruits, and cheese we also came across delicious fresh spices!
A chef's heaven.

Being in the September-October season I love this picture!

I honestly have no idea what these are but took the photo for fun.
I love to photograph plants for some reason. I know I'll have so many amazing
pictures to frame after living here.

VEGGIES. Cynthia bought one of these HUGE artichokes.

Mo' Peppas.
Love the vibrant colors.

I know I posted a few pictures on another blog post but I love the
door hangers they were selling. Even with a brezel on 'em
*so German*

I collect shot glasses from all the cities and places we go.
I didn't get this one this time because I got one from Oktoberfest BUT
next time I'm in Munich I'll buy it to commemorate that trip.

This was a sign outside a little food shop we walked past.

I took this one for my mommy! We were in a Christmas store and I saw so many Santas I know
she would have loved!

Another duckie! I really might start collecting them.
Is that sad? He's adorbs.
*brezel and bier*

After walking around and picking up some last minute souvenirs it was time to head back to the car and then to Baumholder. It was about a 4.5 hour drive back and we didn't wanna get back super late.

Once we got back to the park and ride area we came across this gem.

you can tell from where the other car is that this guy totally isn't in a spot.
Not sure if he knows that?
His e-brake was up and I'm pretty sure it rolled here while he was gone. :)

All in all it was a great way to wrap up the trip. I really love Munich and can't wait to go back and explore some more! We had a great time and I am DEFINITELY going to Oktoberfest next year when Rob is back!