Frieberg and Poland

Ben and I knew we wanted to go to the temple together before the deployment began, so we did an overnight kid swap with the neighbors and made a dash for Frieberg. Thankfully they have housing on the Temple grounds that is very affordable and we made it in time of the evening session. It was a great feeling to be there that night and to sit together in the most peaceful place on Earth.

After getting back to our room we decided to go and find somewhere to eat. However it was about 9:30 and we soon realized that most places were already closed and we didn't really need a lot of food anyway. So driving back it was 10 and when we could see the Temple grounds it was apparant very quickly that the gate was locked! We parked our van across the street and walked around the side fence. Luckily there was a door we could open and get back to our room. For a minute there we thought we were going to have to break into the Temple... we are glad it didn't have to come to that.

Saturday morning we woke up and drove into Poland for our second trip for pottery. We went the last time in November and the area was brown and cold and not very inviting. July had much more to offer in the way of scenery for the little town and we got busy going to all the pottery shops we could find. A short stop for lunch, and we continued grabbing different pieces all across town. I kept remembering the last time we went and how I wished I would have found more pieces than what I came home with. This time Ben was very encouraging and I found quite a lot, but after putting all the pieces away, giving a few to friends and for gifts, I still feel like I need to buy some more!

 This was a cute building across from the smallest pottery shop we went to. It literally was a closet, with Mom and Pop painting in the next room. Only 4 different patterns to choose from, but that made it easy to pick my favorite.

 LAST SHOP OF THE DAY! Ben took about 30 pictures in this short time while I did a victory dance, there was even an "Elaine Bennis" kick there at the end.

 Ben got in on the action too! This was the end of his dance routine. I'm sure we looked pretty interesting to our fellow pottery shoppers, but at least we had a good time.

 Here Ben is thinking "oh crap... look at all this stuff we just bought"
This is one of my new favorite pieces. I love the color and design, as well as how useful it is for syrups and gravies. Sometimes I pour myself a glass of milk just to drink it out of this thing- I just love it!

This was such a short and great trip for Ben and I to spend together. Shopping, driving, eating bakery goodies, and having a bunch of laughs! Always makes for an enjoyable trip!