Getting Settled

Sorry for the LONG commercial break, we chose #2!  We moved into our new place about 2 weeks ago and have been trying to get settled ever since.  Things seem to happen at a much slower pace here (especially during the summer when everyone is on holiday), so it took a while for us to get internet, TV, curtains, lighting, a mailbox, etc.  It's been pretty crazy trying to keep the kids entertained while doing things that require a lot of concentration...like hanging things straight on the wall...or assembling european furniture that comes with a million tiny pieces, confusing directions, and one small allen wrench.  We've taken more trips to Ikea than I can even remember (seriously, I lost count).  SO, while I wish I had some awesome scenic pictures to put up or details about our latest fabulous trip, all I have so far is this illustration of our time here…

Okay, maybe that was a little gruesome and dramatic.  I'll give some props to Ryan, he's done a pretty great job of putting things together.  I think he feels a little more like this...

And I now fully appreciate the humor in this...

 Our house isn't completely like I want it yet, but K is starting school on Monday so we're taking a break this weekend and taking a day trip to Belgium.  I think we deserve it.