How is a girl supposed to retain her girlish figure (or try to reaccquire what was lost at our last duty station) when living in CARB WORLD? We visited a small agricultural fair today, and had a great time checking out the Belgian cows (the biggest, most muscled creatures I have ever seen), horses, and tractors. But also, the fair was filled with CARBS!! Waffles, chocolate, breads, fries, and beer. Oh geez, this is going to be tough...
We are starting to get adjusted, but it will be a long 2-3 weeks in this lodge. It is hard to cook in the small space, and with the small pans. It is hard to go out, because we are not sure where to try, and prices can get expensive.
Weather has been very Belgian...if you don't like it, just wait a minute and it will change!
Jay picked up some pizzas from outside the gate here, and just got back...so gotta go! My carbs await!
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Bye bye USA...Things I am going to miss...
A quick, off-the-top-of-my-head list of things I will miss:
1. Many, many "sappy" things that make America great.... hearing the National Anthem, seeing military families being reunited, capitalism, many people from many geographies yet all being American...
2. On to more serious things.... TARGET.
3. Target again. Yes I will miss it that much.
4. Big Brother- the TV show...a summer staple. On the TV note... Real Housewives. Been watching the few episodes they post on Hulu, and will miss that little distraction.
5. So, Hulu too. I'll miss Hulu too.
6. A good mushroom onion swiss burger.
7. Of course my friends and family. These aren't in order. Should be obvious I will miss them but better write it down so I don't get in trouble (Mom).
8. People speaking English, although sometimes that is not always true.
9. Black Friday.
10. Tacky Christmas decorations.
I am sure there will be more, and I am sure I will find replacements for a few in Belgium as well. Updates to come for sure.
1. Many, many "sappy" things that make America great.... hearing the National Anthem, seeing military families being reunited, capitalism, many people from many geographies yet all being American...
2. On to more serious things.... TARGET.
3. Target again. Yes I will miss it that much.
4. Big Brother- the TV show...a summer staple. On the TV note... Real Housewives. Been watching the few episodes they post on Hulu, and will miss that little distraction.
5. So, Hulu too. I'll miss Hulu too.
6. A good mushroom onion swiss burger.
7. Of course my friends and family. These aren't in order. Should be obvious I will miss them but better write it down so I don't get in trouble (Mom).
8. People speaking English, although sometimes that is not always true.
9. Black Friday.
10. Tacky Christmas decorations.
I am sure there will be more, and I am sure I will find replacements for a few in Belgium as well. Updates to come for sure.
Leaving on a Jet Plane!
Today is the day....barring any unforseen delays or hiccups, we fly to Belgium today! Can't wait to be reunited with Jay, and begin our Belgian adventure... land of chocolate, waffles, beer, fries, mussels, diamonds....and hopefully many beautiful family memories of fun and travel. We will update as soon as we can. Au revoir!
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Almost time to go!
SO...welcome to the new blog! No promises here...I'm not what you would call the most consistent blogger or journaler, but somehow it is a perpetual resolution for me. I just can't imagine embarking on this Belgian adventure and watching it evolve without at least trying to document it....things we love, things we miss, things we laugh about, things we experience, things we just scratch our heads about...I am sure there will be many. We are really really excited to get this new chapter in our family's story started. We are a military family, and expect to be in country most likely for three years. This will be the longest we have lived in one place since 2004, and certainly will seem like forever (hopefully in a good way) for the kiddos. They have been to a different school every year, so a little continuity in that department will be a blessing. Speaking of blessings, we certainly regard this opportunity as a blessing for us. We are continually reminded that God gives us what we need EXACTLY when we need it. I am so excited to see the lessons He has waiting for us next.
The kids and I head out in a little less than a week. Daddy has been there about 5 days getting a jump on all that boring check-in and new job junk. We should have a couple weeks in the military lodge, before moving into our new apartment. It will be so great to receive our shipment of household goods, and settle in. Our apartment is out in the country, but surrounded by five other military families, lots of kids, dogs, farm animals, and beautiful countryside. Details on all that certainly to follow.
Tomorrow we take our dog for his last "pre-Belgian inspections." He needs a couple more forms so that he may (legally? I mean who really checks all this stuff?) join us in Belgium. Lord help me at the airport on departure day...two kids, a carry-on dog, kids carry-on bags, all our luggage, and an overnight flight. But a what a sweet ending....my husband and BELGIUM await us on the other end!
The kids and I head out in a little less than a week. Daddy has been there about 5 days getting a jump on all that boring check-in and new job junk. We should have a couple weeks in the military lodge, before moving into our new apartment. It will be so great to receive our shipment of household goods, and settle in. Our apartment is out in the country, but surrounded by five other military families, lots of kids, dogs, farm animals, and beautiful countryside. Details on all that certainly to follow.
Tomorrow we take our dog for his last "pre-Belgian inspections." He needs a couple more forms so that he may (legally? I mean who really checks all this stuff?) join us in Belgium. Lord help me at the airport on departure day...two kids, a carry-on dog, kids carry-on bags, all our luggage, and an overnight flight. But a what a sweet ending....my husband and BELGIUM await us on the other end!
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