Saturday, July 26, 2008

Here we are!!!

We're here in Fort Leavenworth finally!! Let me tell you, it is a WHOLE new world to me! We got here on Monday morning because Chad's friend sent a text and said "come on up you can get your place", of course that didn't happen until Tuesday. But our new address is now 7 Stilwell Fort Leavenworth, Kansas 66027

Just getting on the post is like going through a major security check. You have to stop get out of your car and open all the doors! Now we don't have to since we have decals on our cars, but just a warning for all who visit. The first day we got here we met about 3 or 4 couples next door. There are 4 Kari's on this street! Its crazy because we got in a neighborhood where most families have at least 5 children!! We are very blessed to have such a spacy place, still nothing like Little Rock though:( It was built in the 1930's!

Every couple of nights people get together to just cook out and families are constantly outside talking and hanging out, children are outside running around all day! Most of these families are on their 8th or 9th post! Wow, they move every couple of years, I can't even imagine. We also found out that this post is like the center of the evangelical army! The service on post is supposed to be great so we are going to check it out this Sunday. They have a TON going on, things for spouses, activities, we even qualify for respite care with Carsten. That means we will qualify for up to 40 hours a month for free child care! What a blessing!

As you can see, I'm super excited about this year and looking forward to meeting lots of people and doing lots of new things. I even want to learn how to shoot skeet.

Chad is very excited about his school and he start not this week but next. Maybe we can fit in a little family fun before then:) So if any of you come to Kansas City please come and stay with us, we've got our guest room ready!

We miss everyone in Little Rock! I will try to update the blog a couple times a week. Oh, last night Carsten was standing in his car seat at Chili's and leaning on the table, he's been ALL smiles and has taken to the transition very well! I think its going to be neat for him to be around all these children this year and learn how to interact:)

All for now,
Momma Bridges

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