My parents are here!

My parents are currently in Karlsruhe to spend Christmas with us and help us ring in the New Year. They've arrived yesterday. Needless to say, the children have been thrilled to see their maternal grandparents. My parents seem to be having fun so far. My father has been trying to pick up some simple German phrases. My mother has become quite enamored of a shoe and handbag shop that's located in Karlsruhe's main shopping district.

They also had a great time strolling through Karlsruhe's Christmas market. There they sampled the local würsts and enjoyed the festive atmosphere.