Friday, March 21, 2008

New Beginnings

First and foremost, thanks to Jeff for helping me get this started. I had the idea about sharing the news of our travels with all of you through a blog, but Jeff helped me turn the idea into reality. (And Jeff, you were right, it was really easy!) Also, thanks to Jeff for the fabulous name...Zamsterdam! As in, the Zabikows take on Amsterdam! Genious!

We are busy getting prepared for the big move. Movers come on March 31 to get us all packed up, and our flight is April 7th at 6 pm. So, we will be living out of a suitcase at home for about a week before we go, and then living out of a suitcase for about a week once we get to Amsterdam before we can get all of our stuff, which has to go through customs.

As for how we are feeling, we are thrilled to be going on this grand adventure! We are excited about all of the things we will be able to see and do in Europe and about living in a new place and appreciating a new culture. But, we, of course, will miss all of our family and friends. You are all welcome anytime to come visit (we really mean that!), and please keep the emails coming so we can stay in touch! Enjoy this picture of our new home away from home...

Tot ziens! (Goodbye in Dutch, thanks Betsy & Marc!)