October Update

It's been a few weeks since we've posted.  The school year is going well and Jakob is doing great in his classes.  Life has settled into mostly school/football/homework/sleep.  And the occasional meal. 

We went out to eat in Rhode Island a couple weeks back at Marchetti's.  Prime Rib was the specialty and Jakob and I both got the King Cut.  HUGE!  Roughly 60 ounces and delicious (yes, we both finished it).

Jakob attended one of the required AFS retreats the weekend of October 2nd.  They spent the night and got to know many of the other exchange students. 

This Saturday we went to Six Flags with Lori's brother Frank and his family.  Caitlin took Jakob on all of the big rollercoasters.  Jakob did his first loop and loved it.

Jakob has also done some cooking, and treated us to a few Austrian specialties.  We had Schnitzel and Austrian potato salad last night.  Yumm!  Of course, he's enjoyed experimenting with some good old American classics too. 

Enjoy the pictures below...

Six Flags rollercoaster

Someone in town raises Clydesdales that they bring to parades.  Caitlin and Jakob petting one.

Jakob's favorite dog, who was sleeping outside the Clydesdales stalls

Jakob and Mooshi Pig

Jakob on our steps to the upstairs hall

Trip to Boston - Jakob and Caitlin in front of a big macaroni & cheese noodle

Boston - Outside "Dad's" office building

Boston Common - Caitlin and Jakob

Jakob at the game - 99

Football huddle - Jakob 99

Jakob in play

Football action

Six Flags - Mind Eraser rollercoaster

Six FLags - Batman rollercoaster - was Jakob's favorite

Six Flags - With Scooby Doo and Scrappy - Caitlin, Jillian, Kacie, and Jakob



More Six Flags - Flashback coaster



Jakob's American creation - Cheeseburger with chicken patty, more cheese, and Doritos!