our life together began in a city outide of copenhagen, denmark. we had a very difficult time getting married in germany so we took the matter to another country. we were very blessed to have found a way to bypass all of the complications(not that it still was not a frustrating way to do things). this was august 31st, 2010.
the next day we drove to frankfurt, germany and were sealed together forever. i believe in marriage but i would rather not do it again. it is stressful, awkward and..um.. mainly awkward. photos by anika wittenbecher.
we went on a little canoe trip with the young single adults. in europe, they do not kick you out when you get married. pretty cool. and if you cannot see, this day was full of rain and cold. but this is not out of the ordinary around northern germany. september 2010.
gorgeous country. but you can see that, of course.
when i missed cats, jonas took me to see them.
saturday morning breakfast. our little tradition.
we frequented the library in the city and they had these giant people in front.
little markets are one of the reasons i love europe. this was october.
st. michaelis kirche. november.special little day trip.
my FAVORITE trees. these were a regular part of our strolls through the city.
view from our apartment.
christmas s-bahn with jonas and anika!
schmalzkuchen(a favorite of jonas). it is so much like a funnel cake but easier to eat.
right before christmas i had to go to frankfurt all alone for jonas and his visa. it was very difficult. i had a ride but the car broke down so i had to hitchhike the rest of the way. i did make a friend at an u-bahn station and she went around to the christmas markets with me, so that was good. but i cried at the consulate-i am just so so glad that is over.
on christmas eve we celebrated with jonas's family but on christmas day we had a little christmas tree and a mexican food dinner. then we saw a movie at the streits-our favorite movie theater,mainly because it is in english. and here are a couple more photos from christmas time:
almonds. favorite treat that could be purchased at the christmas market.
christmas night we said goodbye to the markets and this little shop that was full of gorgeous ornaments that just wanted you to take them home.
we took a day trip to a little city next to hamburg, called ahrensburg. the former three photos are from that day.
for new year's eve we spent the evening with some friends and raclette.
another favorite snack.
jonas's little brother was in an amazing and hilarious set of skits. it was an interesting evening!
i will never forget thinking that this lady was two different people and when jonas finally made me realize that this is one woman. but also, i loved this mall.
our first six months were full of cold weather. we had a very particular landlady. i was very disheartened and depressed. but i had my wonderful husband and eventually things were much better. and really, now life seems even more beautiful after all of that. and i am so grateful for jonas, my journal, the gospel and little reminders like this: mormon messages:hope.
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