We are so sorry that it has taken us so long to update the blog! The last three weeks have been a complete whirlwind. We promise to update this as time goes on so that you can see our life here in Atlanta. Below are a a few of the things that we have gone through or done to get you up to speed.
- We flew out from London on Tuesday, August 8th. We almost didn't get Bleeker on the plane. Their was a debate at the Delta Service Center on whether or not he was too big for his Delta approved carrier. (Please note that the weight limit for Bleeker and his carrier was 17 pounds per Delta.com, our dear Bleeker was at 18.1 pounds with his carrier.) Through a great deal of nerves and prayer, he made it on the flight. He even slept in Nicole's lap for about 4 hours of the flight.
- We landed safely and met mom and dad at the airport. We noticed that we were being herded around a bit differently than normal and that there was more security than we had ever seen, but we moved on as we were excited to be at our new home and to see mom and dad.
- Wednesday morning we picked up our new cars. They were delivered and we are so happy to have them. I now have a 2006 Black Jeep Liberty and Nicole has a 2006 Silver Pontiac Vibe. It is odd for us to have cars as we haven't had them in about 7 years, but we are so happy not to be riding subways or buses any longer!
- Thursday morning - the terror plot was uncovered. Now we know why security was so tight on Tuesday. We are so thankful that we got out when we did, because Bleeker would not have been allowed to come with us. Thank you Lord!
- Sunday we went to look for Condos to buy and found one! We have bought a 2 Bedroom Condo in Buckhead and we close on September 21, 2006. It is almost 1200 square feet and so much larger than anything that we have ever had. We are so thankful for this place! It is in a gated community with a 24 hour security officer, it has hardwood floors, old world charm, granite countertops in the Kitchen, a nice Balcony, Pool, Gym, and a dog run for Bleeker. As you can tell, we really love it!
- On Monday I started my job and now that I have been doing it for 2 weeks, I am so thrilled that I accepted this position! It great to be excited about work again - enough said!
- Last weekend we went to Cleveland to see the grandparents and to pick up Bleeker as mom and dad had been looking after him for us so that we could run errands, etc. And this weekend mom and dad came to ATL so that they could see the Condo. We also went to Ikea for some odds and ends and have enjoyed trying out all of the new restaurants.
- For Labor Day we are headed to Goldsboro to visit Nicole's family and to celebrate Ben's 5th birthday! We are looking forward to some Eastern North Carolina BBQ and to spend time with the family!
- Nicole has some big interviews this week for positions that she really wants, so we have our fingers crossed for that!
- After Labor Day we will get more settled in our area and try and find a church and meet new friends. We still feel like we are on a vacation as life has changed so fast for us. There are moments that I get sad because I miss the fact that we can't hop to Paris in 2 hours or look through markets that are over 1000 years old. But we had a great run in the UK, and I am happier to be where we are now as our priorities have changed.
Talk soon!
Brad
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