A much needed update

Yes! We're still alive! It's just been a very crazy busy life lately, but things are finally starting to wind down. I've been avoiding posting because I wanted to have pictures to share, but I don't know where the uploading cable is to our camera, and figured I'd better post now instead of never. So, hopefully pictures will come soon.

Our big news is that Glenn graduated with his Bachelor's degree before Christmas, and accepted a job with a company in Norway! So, a few days after Christmas we moved to Norway! The flight and move were much worse than they needed to be what with delayed flights which led to a short layover, which led to our luggage (5 huge, heavy suitcases) not arriving when we did. Luckily we were able to get it later that night, but I was completely overwhelmed and tired by that point that I was so grateful to come home to our own apartment which Glenn's sisters had already got ready for us. They are angels in my book! We are slowly trying to build a new life and I'm trying to adjust to a completely different way of life. I've had good days and bad days, but at least today I went to the store to buy something and didn't come out crying! That is definitely progress! I am waiting to be able to take Norwegian classes, but that probably will be several months because immigration paperwork needs to get taken care of.

Our holidays were busy, but we enjoyed the time we had to spend with family and friends. We are so blessed to know so many great people all over the world! My sister got married on the 22nd, and it was nice to see aunts and uncles and celebrate with her. It's crazy that she is married now! I'm not sure I'll ever get used to it....

New Years was spent here in Norway, and it was like nothing I've ever experienced. Imagine 4th of July fireworks, but going off in every sort of direction you can see lighting up all of the sky. Almost every household buys tons of fireworks with rockets and shoot them up in the sky. So instead of fireworks in one area like during the 4th of July, it's everywhere! It was very fun.

Hopefully everyone is surviving getting back into the routine of things after the holidays. And don't worry, we're going to start posting much more often!