GOLD AND GREEN BALL

For those of you who are old enough to know what a "Gold & Green" ball is , will appreciate this post.  Here in Germany this "Ball" is alive and well and much anticipated.  It was totally fun and they do go all out here with decorations, food and a really terrific band.  Women come decked out in long gowns , as well as the young women.  The realllllllllllly great thing is that EVERYONE is having a great time together.  The YSAs, the Ym & YW and all the adults and the kids didn't seem to resent the "oldies" being there.  It was one big party.  The other amazing thing was to watch them dance.  These Germans love to dance and are VERY PROFICIENT dancers with some very great moves!

We want to introduce some wonderful friends who were there.  First, a couple of oldies who still love to dance.

Next are some of the couples who serve with us in the Area Office in a wide range of capacities.

Aren't they beautiful people.  Next is our Bishop and wife from Portugal and our Stake President and his wife.

It was such a fun evening and everyone was so excited and happy to be dancing.  We think we should "resurrect" the GOLD AND GREEN BALL when we return .

Just a couple of pictures from our deck of the beautiful fall colors here in Germany!!