We are officially in Ireland

Welcome to our blog!  This seems like an excellent way to keep us all connected as we start this new and exciting chapter in our lives!

California on my mind:

Before leaving California, I dropped our doggies off at Pet Camp in San Francisco.  This was probably one of the most difficult tasks I have had to do.  Dax and Callie have kept me company when Josh was traveling for work.  I know that they are having a wonderful time burrowing through tunnels, jumping over bridges, taking swim classes, and eating pup-cicles.  We have 85 days until we see our buddies again!

Our last night in California was a memorable one filled with our favorite people!  Moriah and James threw us an awesome going away party where we played Minute-to-Win-It games.  Nick wowed the crowd with his ability to hip thrust apples into a circle using a banana, James was able to stack apples five high without them falling over, Andrea and Scott tried to secure a slinky on the top of their head, Josh rocked beer pong, Brett sucked and stacked candy through a straw, and Linz and I tried to balance candy on two elevating pencils.  We are so grateful and blessed for the friends in our lives!

Rocky Mountain High, Colorado:

Before heading to Ireland, we were able to head back to Colorado to see our families.  Friday was filled with the Thompson's, Saturday was the Wesling's, and Sunday was an Open House for everyone.  We know that we are going to miss everyone so very much and always appreciate everyone being accommodating of our schedules.


The Emerald Isle:

After twenty-two hours of traveling, Josh and I were greeted by Ben O'Leary, our relocation guide.  He helped us get from the airport to our temporary apartment in one piece.  Josh did an amazing job driving on the other side of the street on the other side of the car.  Reaching our apartment, Josh and I enjoyed the views from each room.  Our apartment is right in the center of a booming city on one side and a rushing river on the other.  We can see the rolling green hills, old churches, and sacred temples.  Alley ways are covered with dripping vines, posh coffee shops (thank goodness), bistros, and shopping.

We have had many accomplishments our first day.  The first accomplishment was taking a long nap.  We also established where the grocery store is, had a delicious dinner where we learned that ordering a salad is just side condiments not a side salad.