Our Car

I've forgot to update you on our car, but we do have one now...
a Toyota Yaris. Small, but cute.

Christian really likes this car, can you tell?

The Movie Theater

Well, have to say I was really skeptical about going to see a movie here in Brussels because nothing ever ever goes right for us when we try something new. We were a bit late showing up getting stuck in traffic and then not finding the place, but we made it. Christian stood in line to get tickets while I went to grab the popcorn & water. Christian finds me and tells me that was the most expensive movie tickets he has ever bought, it cost us $25.00 for our tickets. Wow!!

We find our theather and go in, we were utterly shocked by what we saw. It was probably one of the nicest theaters I have ever been in. It sat a little over 500 people and we were going with friends who were already there so it took a minute to find them. The seats were big, soft and very comfortable; pretty nice!!

We ended seeing The Curious Case of Benjamin Button because it was 1 of the 2 movies that were playing in English. The movie did have French & Flemish subtitles.

After the movie was over, everyone started clapping and Christian and I just looked at each other. Our friends told us that was what they did, but then laughed so I wasn't sure to believe them or not.

We then we out for a coffee and ice cream, because I am just craving hot fudge sundaes right now. Our night was fun and we had an excellent time with Simon & Flor.

Oostende, Belgium

For Valentine's Day this year, Christian and I decided the best way to spend it was by taking a road trip to the North Sea, not something you do everyday! Neither of us have ever been to the North Sea, so we headed out to Oostende, a popular little beach and shipping town that's located about an hour and a half north of Brussels.The coast line was a beautiful site to see, of course the weather helped because the sun was out for the first time in weeks, what a break. We walked up the pier to check out the sites and while there a large ship (presumably a car carrier or ferry from the UK) came into port. Despite it being a bit on the brisk side, there were so many people out walking along the beach to enjoy the day. You can only imagine how many people are here during the warm summer months.

Just to say we'd done it, we forced ourselves to run up to the water and put our hands in to say we've been in the North Sea. Word can't express just how cold the water was. There's cold...and then there's North Sea cold.

Since it was Valentine's day, Christian made the best gift ever. (Christian: I forgot a card so this was the next best thing)

Isn't he just the best!

We then set out to explore the rest of the town to see what was to offer. We did find a store that we thought Mum would enjoy! Hope you all had a good weekend. Enjoy the rest of the week!

Love, Meg & Christian

19 Weeks

Almost half way done (Christian: Thank God!); the countdown is on! Just wanted to share a progress picture with the little brussel sprout. I'm getting bigger by the day and the little one is moving around more and more often. We are loving every minute of it.
Love, Christian, Meg & little sprout

London, England

It seems as if we are always on the go and I guess we are because we took off for London for a few days this past week. Christian had to be there for work, so I tagged along to join him since it was his birthday last Thursday. I figured what a better way to spend your 33rd birthday - in London. So we did just that.

I spent most of my time just walking around and shopping. Usually I love to shop, but being pregnant and not finding that many maternity stores, it was torture! So many things I wanted to buy, but knew I couldn't but I would never fit into them. Oh well.

Thursday night for Christian's birthday dinner with had been told by many people to make reservation for Oxo - a well know restaurant in London that overlooks the Thames River. What a beautiful site it was at night, everything lite up, just amazing. So, my whole reason for writing this exerpt, is to say you need to eat at this restaurant if you are ever in London.
http://www.harveynichols.com/output/Page128.asp

Can you believe, I didn't take any pictures while in London!?!?
Cheers