Adventures of The Strode's: March 2018

Sunday, March 4, 2018

The Christmas tree

Like in most American homes the Christmas tree is a tradition. In our home when Logan became big enough to care she wanted to put the star at the top. We allowed her as a privilege of the oldest child. She ws able to do this for years and years. Then for a few short years it became Tori who was the oldest and earned the right to put the star on top. Last year when it should have been Seth's turn he relinquished it to Luana who had stepped in as the oldest child. This year Tori came home and Seth was again not the oldest child.

It didn't matter, it was time to step over that tradition and make a common sense call. This boy is home for his last Christmas before serving for two years in someplace likely far from us and it was his turn to put the star on the tree!

And an amazing job he did! He is so proud of himself!

Oh and Paige and I made sugar cookies!

Merry Christmas

Hungary and Austria for Thanksgiving

HUNGARY:

Our very cool hotel was a converted water tower. Lots of stairs but lots of fun!

It was Thanksgiving weekend and we flew into Austria and drove over to Budapest. We wanted to see something new, but also wanted to appreciate the lovely Christmas markets. The food was amazing and the architecture was beautiful.

Berry kinder punch at the Christmas market was even better than the german kind!

An evening cruise along the river was gorgeous and a little chilly. Hot chocolate was in order!

Cinnamon bread on a stick that is cooked over warm embers.... yes! Without a doubt!

So beautiful light at night on the river cruise

Chicken paperkish with spazel and egg traditional Hungarian dish!

A rump roast

The restaurant we went to was known as one of the oldest restaurants in the area and the wall paintings and old style chairs and booths were so cool! Also there was traditional Hungarian dancers that performed!

This was desire Flambé - not taste, but traditional and we tried it.

AUSTRIA:

Christmas markets in the middle of town squares with parliament building that look like cinderella castle! So beautiful!

Our favorite part of Christmas markets is trying all the food. We will get an order of something and all have a few bites and move on to the next tent to get more samples and yummy treats to try. We have never been disappointed by these street foods!

We went to markets in the day time and the evening. We went to so many markets that they all started asking me if it was enough. I guess if we leave Europe this next year they will all feel like they had their fill of Christmas markets!