Europe Day 11, Saturday, October 23rd, 2010

No photos today. Every thing is packed and ready to go through customs. I have to say, "goodbye" to Troy then wait alone for my plane. He will be back on a train headed for Germany also by himself. O Lord, watch over us. It was harder to say goodbye than I thought. Seemed like it was going to be forever. My plane was on time and once in the air all was well. I plugged into a movie or 3 and all of a sudden, I noticed one of the flight attendants was rushing down my isle. As she pasted, I thought, she really shouldn't do that because it could cause unnecessary panic in the passengers. Then she did it again, and my stomach sank, I knew something was wrong. I unplugged my headphones and asked the guys to my left if they knew what was wrong. They didn't so I just prayed and waited. Then there was an announcement that someone was having a medical emergency and we would have to make a pit stop in Canada. SO we did. As we landed, I watched out the window and all I could see was TREES everywhere.......ummm, I'm not sure if this is really the place this guy wants to get off. I don't know whatever happened to the guy, but I hope he found some good medical care and it wasn't to far off. Then we were back on our way and when we landed in Detroit it was through customs and hurrying to find a connecting flight to get me home still that same day. I made it and had time to grab dinner before I was on my last leg. Landing in Appleton was awesome. My kids and mom were there to greet me with signs and BIG HUGS. They missed me and I them. It was a great trip and now we can't wait for Troy to get home, so our family will be complete again.

Europe Day 10 Friday, October 22nd, 2010/Den Haag

Our last day in Europe together and we have to decide where to go. After closing our eyes and pointing on a map, we chose Rotterdam, but that turned out to be more that we planned on spending to travel there, so Den Haag was the 2nd choice.

Den Haag city center.

Turns out this is where the Royals are.

Cute bridal shop. High-end I am sure.

It was a chilly day so we stopped off at a D&E coffee shop.

YUMMMYYYY!

I wanted to take this sweet place home with me.

Loved the coffee and the brownie.

It was delicious.

My handsome husband.

Such a cute cake shop. This one is for you, Tori girl.

I wish I could share the wonderful smell from this place.

Bought these fresh for a souvenir for the kids.

They had these crazy statues all in a row.

I thought this looked like Mickey Mouses legs.

The other ones were a little crazy and

could be misinterpreted so I left those out.

The Library

Fun building of mirrored window.

Kissing in Europe:)

This was an exhibit to raise awareness for trafficking.

It was pretty powerful and absolutely heart-breaking.

This is a free public rest room. Yes, people really do use them.

I waited until it was open to take the photo.

My man and me, loving the stroll in Den Haag.

YUMMY PIZZA!

Yes, we ate all of our desert.

Today was my last day in Europe and it is bittersweet. I'm longing for a sight and hugs from my precious children, but will be leaving my husband behind. I loved our day in Den Haag. We walked a lot and just enjoyed the beautiful scenery. It was a wonderful trip and I am so glad I got to experience it with my wonderful husband. Tomorrow I will officially say goodbye to Europe and spend the day in airports as I journey home. It will be the first time I ever fly alone. Thanks Den Haag for the wonderful memories of my last day in Europe.