New Year's in Germany

I wish I had pictures to illustrate what happened around us last night right after midnight. I have never seen anything like it, and am already anticipating next year. Every house in front of us, to the sides of us and in the back of us let off fireworks right after midnight. The kind that would be illegal in the States, at least without a permit. Big, loud bottle rockets. It was so loud you couldn't hear another person's words. By the time the fireworks stopped, about 25-30 minutes later, our clear skies looked like thick fog, there was so much smoke!

And, to our surprise, Toby slept through the entire thing, which was a miracle in itself (but I think it might of had to do with the fact that he decided to skip both of his naps yesterday!)

Next year, now that we know, we will join in the fun and light our own fireworks!

Fireworks or not, Happy New Year!

Emily