Since we live in Italy, it only made sense that we would go to Germany {more specifically Oktoberfest} at least once. Since we missed it last year, we decided this year we would go. And how perfectly that our trip started on Aaron's birthday?! We have been planning it for months, and it finally happened this past weekend. Connor had school in the morning, so after I picked him up we went to our friend Morgan and Levi's house.
He decided to just sit in the middle of the parking lot while we were walking to my car. He must have had a long day at school. I had to snap a picture because he kept holding onto my hand and that doesn't happened everyday these days.
A big group of us {10 adults and 2 babes} all met at their house so we could carpool and follow each other there. Once we were all accounted for, we started our 4 hour trip to Garmisch, Germany. The drive went really fast, mostly because we were in good company. Morgan and Levi are always fun to road trip with!
Our first stop was Inntaler Trachtenwelt. I needed to buy a dirndl to wear for Oktoberfest since the one I ordered didn't fit me and the one I bought to replace it didn't arrive on time. We got there just in time before they closed. They had a decent selection, but I didn't like any of the ones on the sale rack {Surprise! Surprise!}. I ended up buying one that was quite a bit more than I wanted to spend, but I am really glad I got it. Aaron had a costume and so did Connor, so I couldn't be the only one that didn't dress up.
I loved this one, but it was waaaaaaay out of my price range. I'm talking close to 300 euros.
After spending lots of money shopping, we drove a few miles down the road and arrived at our hotel for the weekend: The Edelweiss Lodge and Resort. I couldn't believe how beautiful the view was. We were surrounded by mountains and it was just gorgeous.
They wanted to crash right after dinner.
We woke up bright and early the next morning. We had to get dressed, eat breakfast and catch our taxi 7:30. We were a few minutes late, but our taxi van was still waiting for us.
All dressed up!
The driver dropped us off at the Garmish train station. Since Oktoberfest is in Munich, we had to take an hour long train ride there. It was our first time on a train, so we didn't know what to expect. Thankfully Morgan figured out the train info and printed off our train tickets a few days before.
Looking for trains with daddy.
**Disclaimer: I'm kicking myself for not doing Connor's hair. I don't know what I was thinking when I actually thought he was going to wear his hat all day. Just imagine his hair is cute and spiky like it always is** ;)
It was a very entertaining hour.
We made it to Munich! I couldn't believe how many people were already drinking and it was only 9:30 am.
As we were walking into the gates to enter the Oktoberfest area, we were stopped by security. Why? Because we had Connor in a stroller and supposedly they don't allow strollers on Saturdays. Who would have thought?!? They gave us directions to where we could store it, but when we got there it was closed. Nobody was in the mood to wait, so Aaron hid the stroller behind a small security shack at one of the other entrances. I was nervous someone was going to steal it, but at that point there was nothing else we could do.
Our next mission was to find a table in a tent/beer garden that wasn't already full for us to sit at. There were so many people by the time we got there, and it had just opened maybe 25 minute before. We were a little nervous we weren't going to be able to find a seat since we didn't have any reservations anywhere, but we did! Instead of trying to find a seat for all 12 of us inside the tent,
we stayed outside in the beer garden. It was such a nice day, I'm glad
we all agreed on that decision. From what everyone said, inside the tent
was crowded and stuffy.
Prost!! {Cheers in German}
Connor sharing a giant pretzel with "Uncle E-I"
We were all a little obsessed with them.
Triplets!
All three of us just happened to wear green and red.
Lena was a sweetie and put Connor to sleep for me.
After spending what seemed like my entire time there waiting in line to use the bathroom, it was time to go. We got on a couple rides as we were walking out of the festival. They were a lot of fun, and definitely not kid friendly. On our way back to the train station, Aaron grabbed Connor's stroller. I can't believe it was still there!
Auf Wiedersehen! = Goodbye!
After walking back to the train station, everyone was either tired or hungry. While some of us ate, others napped. 
Poor Jaimee was stuck in the middle.
Back to the hotel safe and sound!
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