We made it!!

Sorry for not posting sooner since we arrived in the UK but Grace and I have been getting on a new sleep schedule which is a bit chaotic. The flights went smoothly from Nashville- we got loads of help from strangers (however they tore her carseat cover after Auntie Kim had ripped the zipper:) and especially a nice lady in Philiadelphia who made sure we got a cart after getting on the shuttle bus. Grace was awesome her first time flying! The minor 2 hour flight to Philly she played all the time with the "baby in the window" and her toys. Then on the 7 hour flight to Manchester she slept the whole time except for the last 20 minutes. I am so proud:) But it did mean that I didn't use 3/4 of the stuff i carried on the plane.

She is eating and adjusting pretty well- just wants to look around at everything all the time and soak it in. We just returned from walking to the supermarket and of course she had to fall asleep in the stroller. Weather is pretty good as of now, bright and sunny today which is not what you expect out of merry ole England:) I have gotten some pretty cute pictures but forgot my camera cord at home so don't know if i'll be able to post any photos. Off to now drink some tea and pack for Paris while Gracie remains in the comforts of her stroller!

Ice Storm 2009

Grace and I returned home Wednesday to start packing for Grandma and Grandpa's. The farm had electricity on Tuesday, after a full two weeks without it. Nothing major, except damage to my car, effected the house and we are all now comfortably warm and watching tv. I've included some pictures from the ice storm (after I found my camera in Grace's room, after days of searching).. still limbs everywhere but we can all get around pretty well. And the FEMA meals we had left over were absolutely delicious:) Also Grace has learned to blow raspberries and hates it when someone else tries to do it with her. She'll puff out her chest and scream at you:)

Ahh, Electricity

The ice storm hit Kentucky pretty hard- and I think the far western part of the state was hit the hardest. We had no power-which meant no water from our well- and no phone service- cell or land. The first night was fine but the second one lead to a tree into my windshield and about six trees down in less than a quarter mile. Fortunately, my sisters had water and we filled up. I then traveled with my brother to Paducah, the oasis of electricity, to wait outside the Wal Mart to get diapers- and wouldn't you know it, no Huggies in size 4, but no complaints as Pampers were still available!! I got cell phone service on Friday and texted John, Grace's godfather, and he graciously borrowed Penrod's X Terra and picked us up. We are camping with several other college friends from Muhlenburg and Hopkins counties. It seems we are going to have an improvised Super Bowl party!

Alas, all the family is fine. Dad got a generator yesterday and is working the well and small appliances. We did have a wood burning stove so we were always warm enough, just heating a bottle is not convenient:) We did get the radio working and were able to listen to the local NBC station- where instead of telling you what was closed, they told you what was open and where gas,kerosene, and propane were available. And because the main line from TVA is down, it will be 2 weeks-1 month before power returns. I should be outta here by then and off to merry ole England!!