Bonnie Adventures

Well, folks, we’re safe and sound if somewhat disconnected here on the British Isle. We’ve got limited cell minutes (gasp) and no internet at the flat (I’ll wait until you pick yourself up off the floor). Which means that the adventures we’re having aren’t translating into almost-real-time blog entries!

Actually, most of our adventures last week were related to finding some place or helping Kade adjust to the 5 hour time difference- neither of which actually photograph well. But then came the Ceilidh (Scottish traditional dance, versions in other celtic/british groups too).

We arrived a few minutes early. When the other students arrived en masse and saw Kade in his kilt... well, within about 20 seconds he was surrounded by gushing ladies and flashbulbs. I wish I had it on camera. He handled it well, pointing and babbling and signing autographs... then went to go talk to the band.

We did manage to visit the castle one afternoon. Very cool stuff, including legends about King David I... Can't you see how thrilled he is?

Delayed

It's 9.44 pm and we are in the airport instead of somewhere over the Atlantic.

The flight has been delayed- it's not taking off until 0015. That's 15 minutes AFTER midnight. That's about an hour before we were originally scheduled to land, if you're keeping track. Which means our delay is thisclose to being the same length as the actual trans-Atlantic flight.

I can hear the babe protesting Jim's attempts to get him to sleep. I'm 50 yards away, accessing the wi-fi. That sounds bad, but I was the one chasing the babe around the airport earlier, while Jim sat in one place and made calls. I still feel guilty.

And really, he's fighting so hard to stay awake (Kaden) (well, maybe Jim too)--- I wish I could communicate that really, there isn't anything interesting happening here little man. Save your wakefulness for bonnie Scotland.

Whenever we get there...

All sorts of family connections

Hey all-- we're having a bit o' technical difficulties here, so the party pics will have to wait another day. Or two, or four. So here's an everyday play shot:

ALSO-- lots of fun stuff happening this week. I got a call from a long lost cousin in California just to catch up... another cousin is preparing to move TO Chicago (as is a cool sister from church, in a completely unrelated move that also involves the Holy Land, apparently) as a friend of mine *just* moved out of the Windy City, a BFF from childhood is IN town but we're having trouble getting together as I'm trying to prepare to go on an "international vacation." Oh, and my brother is studying for a real estate test. And did I mention my next writing deadline is now less than 2 weeks away? Yeah, busy week.

Oh, and the wee one had his 1 yr checkup... all is well. No "comparisions" or percentages to give you, but the nurse and the doc were happy, the babe is happy, and we're happy too. Now, off to sleep a bit before the next day hits! Here's hoping I get you some pictures SOON :) Pray for all the changes in my familys' lives, please.... thanks!

Still celebrating...

These are just some smiling memories from last week's trip...



to tide you over until we post Saturday's party pics!



wow, he looks like a natural behind the wheel! a 12 and 3 hand position, awareness of the instruments...