I guess since we are still on this side of the Atlantic, the easiest way to give an update would be to follow Brit's list from the last post. But before we can do that, we have to tell you about the most exciting thing about being in Pittsburgh.
That's right. The twins! Beautiful Zoey and Carter! We are the luckiest aunt and uncle on the planet! If you think you have a more precious niece or nephew, feel free to challenge us, but I guarantee you... you don't, so don't waste your time. Anyways, we got to spend ALL DAY Wednesday with them and on Monday we get to watch them all alone! It will be just the four of us, great bonding time before we head off to France. We'll post more pics on facebook, so check them out there.
It is official. We have everything we need in order to leave, and we heard back from Brit's supervisor. He will be able to pick us up from the gare (train station) on Sunday the 25th! He will then take us to our (barely) furnished apartment. We have a gas stove, a fridge, and beds.The rest is a surprise!
Now, on to the slightly less exciting parts of our lives.
1. Since last saturday, lens.com has finally shipped Brit's contacts here to Pittsburgh. Like our REI order, they had a difficult time clearing Brit's debit card with the bank because she changed her name at the bank, but the card still had her maiden name. Apparently that causes problems... because one week and several headaches later, we are still waiting.
2. I never thought I would see the day when I would get new eyeglass frames, but it happened. I no longer sport the Ray Bans. Have no fear, they are now Prescription Sunglasses!! I would post pictures, but we forgot to take these since we have had so many other exciting things to do (hang out with the twins). My new frames are brown and look kinda like the glasses I had before the RBs. They look really good with my hair and beard, if I do say so myself.
3. We bought a new camera! Its a Nikon Coolpix L120. The reviews seemed to be pretty good. The only people who thought they weren't super good quality were professionals, so we thought we were safe. Most reviews said its a good camera if you don't want to spend a ton of money, but still want some good quality photos. It has a pretty good zoom and so far we are pleased. The pictures you see now on the blog were taken with it and the ones on facebook are with this camera, too. Be patient, we are still learning!
4. After all of our checkups, we are cleared to leave! Brit has one last thing at the dentist tomorrow, then we will be off, healthy as can be!
5. Brit found a pair of shoes. They are pink.
Last but certainly not least, we FINALLY received our camping gear! We are super pumped. We set up our tent, got out our sleeping bags, inflated our sleeping pads with our own air, and we are planning to camp out on Sunday night! We will have to let you know how it goes. Here are a few pics just so that everyone can see what Brit and Derek look like in a tent.
The first picture is of us just chillin in the tent. Picture number two is us with our camping faces on. Picture number three is us from the foot side of our tent. Can you believe we both fit in there? It is quite roomy on the inside, though.
I think I have said enough for now. Au revoir!
