Sunday, 16 September 2007

Getting Set Up...





So we are all getting settled out here in our new home in the UK, and as part of that we have decided to start a blog. This way we can let everyone know how we are doing at once, and it will be easier to post pictures of Bella and the like from here (Now all we have to do is learn how to do all of that...). Anyway Paul is settled into his new squadron and just got finished with his mission qualification, which basically means that he is deployment capable now. He is getting to fly a decent amount (about 2-3 times per week) which he is enjoying a lot. Christina is settling in well also, and starting to meet some new people around the squadron and around our new neighborhood. She is having fun getting our house set up and decorated to her liking, and is starting to find some play groups to bring Bella to as well. Bella is doing great, but she is a bundle of energy! As fun as it is to have a very outgoing, smart, and vocal 14 month old, it is also pretty draining Mom and Dad. But we are enjoying every minute of it all the same. Bella is saying a bunch of words now, but is not really putting them together into phrases yet. She is walking and climbing everywhere now, and loves to read books. Currently Christina and Isabella are in Portland for our friends Amy and Dave's wedding, and are having fun visiting friends out there. Hope everyone is doing well and we will post again soon.

6 comments:

Jon and Duquesa Lamers said...

This is wonderful! We are so glad you guys have a blog now where we can see pictures of your beautiful family. We miss you guys a ton, and we hope to talk soon. Love ya!

Mom and Dad Mitchell said...

It was great to see Bella standing all by herself. This blog is a great idea, but we'll have to learn how to use it to the fullest. Like, how do you post pictures? Christy, have a great time in Portland. Paul, fly safely. We'll write more as the time goes on. God Bless.

Unknown said...

Paul and Christina and Bella: To see you on the computer screen is to have you in my space. It's obvious that Miss Bella is full of delight, with new ideas minute by minute. She will keep mommy and daddy on their toes.

I am so tickled you have the blog. It is marvelous to share your life in these developmental days.

Phil and Chris Miller said...

Wow so fun to see Bella. Glad you are all well and getting adjusted to the UK. Saw Ryan in Aug and helped him get settled in Wichita. Phil Sr is going the 4th of Oct. to help with some projects at his new home. We hope he won't be deployed before Phil gets there. Take care and give Bella a hug. You need to have more she's awful darn cute!! Blessings

Jan Wilson said...

Paul and Christina! It is great to read your blog and see pictures of y'all! Glad to hear you're doing great. I will visit often! Thanks and God bless.

Opa said...

Its so good to see the pictures & videos of the English Lamers in action. I miss seeing you, but this helps so much to make this electronic jump over the big pond. Hopefully I can make the physical one soon. What the heck is Paul doing in Vegas? Did he get to fly one of those jets in formation, or is he gassing up the showboaters in the desert skies? Let me know where he's at through e-mail. I love you Bella, Christina & Paul!