I keep tell myself I am going to write stuff down and I just keep putting it off. Yes, I am a BIG on procrastinating. Lets start before the big move. We found out in March that there was an opportunity opening for my husband to take a new position in another country. He has been working in Aberdeen, Scotland since January 2010. So the fact that we would be able to be together more and explore a new country really sparked our attention. We went back and fourth with the pros and cons and talked to our family. Then we accepted the offer.
Time went by so fast the months to follow. Our plan was to leave by June 1st but that did not happen. For a couple of years we had discussed changing the kids last name to "Rivera." Well we finally took the time and spoke to a attorney. What better time as to start in a new country and no confusion. This took a little longer than expected so we ended staying in Houston until everything was official. A new beginning all around! Of coarse we did have so bumps the last 2 weeks from forgetting to sign our names on our Visa paperwork to finding out we had to much stuff packed to go over seas. IF MOVING BE SURE YOU ASK QUESTIONS.... A good one is how much stuff can we take. We had 1,300 pounds worth of stuff we wanted to take and found out after it was packed that we could take only 600 pounds and the crate it all goes in weighs so much..Needless to say I think we will have some clothes, shoes, guitars and an xbox.
Moving forward. We have now been in Scotland for over a week. Vince has been busy at work so the kids and I have been exploring. We have walked, shopped, ate, got lost, taken lots of pictures and just been soaking it all in. Over the weekend we all went to the Chinese Circus. It was something I recommend it for anyone who has the opportunity. No animals just people doing amazing performances.
