And Bob's your uncle!

"So, do you *think* you're pregnant?"
"I don't know, man. I just bought three bags of chips and a couple bars of chocolate, so honestly, it could go either way."

It went this way.

Let me back up a bit.

On my last update, more than a while ago, I think we were living in Texas. It was hard on me for a lot of reasons--the weather, the politics, the fact that I wasn't working or "doing anything," the isolation. Andy was working a one-year (really, nine month) position in Huntsville, Texas at Sam Houston State University. So in the fall, as usual, he began applying for other positions too, both permanent and temporary. Mostly they were across the U.S, but a few were international.

He had a few in-person interviews in Iowa, New York state, Washington State, but the end of the year was getting closer and he did not have an offer in hand. He saw a posting for a three-year position in Bristol, England.

Should he apply, he asked?

Of course!

They wanted candidates to come in person, but he asked if he could Skype and they said yes. Within an hour, they contacted him as their top choice.

So, the Fraass family began preparations for our move to...

It was a lot to prepare. We had to fill out visa application for all three of us and go to Houston to get pictures and fingerprints taken. There was a lot of time spent waiting to see if they'd get approved, and we couldn't buy our plane tickets until then. I spent a lot of time being stood up by people from Facebook and/or Craigslist who said they wanted our various pieces of furniture. We discarded a LOT.

After a drive from Texas to Michigan and a flight from Michigan to California, we were on our way.
Travel photos:

Someone slept on flights. Not the adults.

Schipol airport (final leg!)

 All set up and so spacious! For, you know, her.

So, we made it. And after almost two weeks where I still wasn't feeling completely recovered from what I thought was jet-lag, I took a test. I am pregnant!

Andy was in disbelief at how much I ordered at this Indian restaurant. I was in disbelief that he doubted I could overcome.

 Merengue and raspberries for dessert one night

 We're on the top floor (51 stairs, Jane will tell you) so we have a really great view.

 Jane found The Shredder glasses at a shop.

 She also found a bike.

 Flat-in-progress (it looks better now)

 Jane and Mom at the Downs, a nice open green area

 Visiting the harbour