HOME SWEET HOME

Well, it seems like Christmas hit our new house a little early! Not really, but with all the unpacking we've been doing since our move in date of Dec 2nd, it seems like we'll never be done opening boxes. Our new home is a 1930's style victorian-ish duplex. Duplexes are common in these parts and it's hard to find a home that is free standing in the center of town which is were ours is located. We're in the heart of a small city named Ely, (pronounced Elie), which has every amenity within waliking distance. There's off-road parking for two vehicles which is a very lucky find, as well as a large yard for Jemma. As soon as we get some paint on the inside walls we'll take pictures and post them. Right now the wallpaper is soooo overwhelming that I wouldn't want to be responsible for any eye appts.

The baby is doing fine and after all the testing was done and reported normal, we've decided against having the amneocentesis. We did find out that we're having a baby girl. We've agreed on the name Jailee Rhyce Ottman. Jim picked Jailee out of the blue and it seemed to fit, of course it has to be a "j". I chose Rhyce because it was my father's middle name. Her nursery hasn't been started yet, but the designer, Jim, has decided that reds are the color. Pastels are everywhere and have become a bit overwhelming to us, so we decided that with red we won't feel like Pepto has taken over. :o)

Jim has moved to swing shift for a few months. It's not too convenient for us, but becuase of the early sunsets it has allowed for him to work around the house during the day saving the weekends for relaxing and travel. Speaking of which, we are headed to London for the Christmas holiday. We've booked a hotel in the Mayfair district and will do a bit of sight seeing on Christmas Eve, then wake up in the city on Christmas morning. Jemma will go to a local kennel where she'll be pampered and given a present sent by us on Christmas morning!

Here's a bit of British knowledge for you. Slang for a dollar is a buck, slang for a pound is a quid. Also, if you buy something for 5 pounds they say you got it for a fiver.

I'll be cracking on now,........Happy Holidays to all.
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