Duval Family Update January 2008

Ciao,

Well, all of the holidays have come and gone (well, the American ones at least) and we are still currently living at the Navy Lodge.  We did get approval yesterday to move into a three bedroom house around the beginning of February.  That was definitely a sigh of relief.  There is light at the end of this tunnel. 
We have finally gotten used to life in Italy and are really enjoying it so far.  Although I could really go for some Outback, Chik-fil-a, or Wendy's right now, the food here is incredible.  The region of Campania (where we live) is known for the best food and wine in all of Italy.  While Papa Johns and Domino's have suited our needs for many years, it will never compare to the pizza that is served here.  It's awesome! 
We were finally able to find a great deal on a daily driver for Paul...he is beyond excited!  For a second there, we were going to have to settle for a 17 horsepower, 1.1 L, 1991 Ford Fiesta but luckily our Volvo 480 (Turbo, of course) came to the rescue!  While we have named our new car 'Ugly Betty' because of its horrifying exterior design, I will say that it is a pretty cool car.  Knowing him, I'm sure Paul will have pictures soon to come.          
On top of doing everything over the past few weeks, the realization that we are going to be parents within the next 12 weeks has begun to creep up on us.  We were lucky enough to hit up the NEX (the base exchange/store) on a day where the entire baby department was 20% off of its already discounted military prices.  We walked out with our hands FULL and spending only $193.00...we were pretty excited!  (Okay, I was excited!)  Besides that, I am feeling very good!  The doctors here are wonderful and are taking care of me and little Paul with the utmost care.  Paul has a "Daddy Class" next week and we have several other classes that we have to go to so I am hoping that we will be ready when this little guy decides to join our fun! 
I am trying to think if there is anything else that I have to update ya'll on.  If I have left anything out just let me know, my mind seems to have gone blank.  I hope you all are doing very well.  Please know that you are in our thoughts, prayers, and conversations often.  Please keep in touch!  We love and miss you very much!

As the Italians say...Ciao, Ciao, Ciao, Ciao, Ciao, Ciao, Ciao,

Paul and Jeanne