Best of the best this year..

This week has been big for the Wroblewski family. Grace and I have officially been residents of the UK for a year! We have lived in three different cities (Derby, Aberdeen, Elgin), visited two of the four capitals of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (Edinburgh and London), and have seen things that light up our lives.

My favorite moment thus far between us two gals has been going to London for the Royal Wedding in April last year. She was beyond good, she was great. Grace never once acted like a typical 3 year old. She even held my hand without question and when I asked why she wouldn't let go she simply said "because there's peoples and I don't want to lose you." We stayed in London for three days and had the time of our lives. We saw the city from the London Eye, traveled around parks, played in the Underground, ordered room service, and watched the most beautiful wedding on a huge screen in Green Park. All memories that one day I will share with her. Maybe the next royal wedding she may understand why waiting for three hours to see a dress is so important:)

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Scotland, here we come.... eventually

In the past month we have traveled to the far north in search of a job (check) and a place to call home (uncheck). On our first trip, we were blessed that Aaron got a job with G.E. Oil & Gas in Aberdeen and will start work on July4. Unfortunately, on our travels last week we weren't able to find a suitable home, so Grace and I will be staying in Derby a little bit longer. Therefore, the dream of living as a family is closer to being a reality, just not yet.

Also, Grace had her Meningitis C vaccine today. I thought she was up-to-date on all her shots, which she is- in America. The British NHS vaccinate for MenC in three steps (since Grace is older, it was only one shot) against the disease. Since one of the side effects is getting Guillian-Barre Syndrome, I did my research first. The benefits of the vaccine far outweigh the odds of her getting GBS again so she got the shot and so far no side effects.

Aaron is also having a great day- he bought a car. 2008 Ford Focus will be waiting for him on Wednesday and the man is overjoyed:) I am so happy for him, he really deserves a car after being without one for so long in Saudi.

Happy Days!

Adjusting to Britain

We have been here a little over a week now and I can honestly say its been awesome. Apparently, the Kentucky weather followed us and Grace was able to go to the park several times. Grace and I have also been able to ride the bus into town a couple times to see Grandma at work.

It has been a bit of a struggle though. Grace asks to go home a few times and wants to play with her friends in the States. She acts out at least once a day, but that may also be because she is 2.5 years old:) She finally got her appetite back and has picked her favorite food as mashed potatoes with peas mixed in. Since Aaron has to return to Saudi in a couple days, they have been spending lots of time together. It really warms my heart to see them doing the things (like bike riding and painting nails) that are so ideal for father/daughter relationships. It also doesn't hurt that they currently have the same favorite movie- Cars:)

We are excited to be here and in the coming week will be looking for a nursery/daycare and applying for our national health.. sounds like fun!!

Wroblewski's First American Christmas

In celebration of our first Christmas together in the states, we decided to have family photos taken. Our wonderful photographer put them all on a DVD so we could upload it to our family and friends throughout the world.

Grace looked so adorable and was well behaved. After the photographer tried to tickle her with a stuffed frog, she made an awful frown so he threw it at her. She loved it! Some of the photos were taken because she wanted the stuffed frog back. The ones with snow are my favorite. Don't we do have the cutest family! :)

Happy Holidays! Aaron, Britteny, and Grace xxx