We're Revving Up!

With only 11 days left before we're on our way to the airport, the time's starting to fly.  We have all the normal last-minute things, and we also have to cram in physicals for all the kids (three down, two to go), eye doctor appointments, and the like.  Eleanor just got her driver's license a few days ago, which will allow her to have an international driver's license.  Now, it won't permit her to drive a car in Italy, but she will be able to drive a cute little two-seater scooter.  Can't you just imagine her toodling around in Umbria on a little Vespa?

We purchased some super-light luggage at Costco (thank you, Judy, for letting us use your membership!) and are planning to maximize what we can put in it.  We have all kinds of "goodies" for our friends in Todi -- jeans, nuts, and Ziplock bags! -- and hope that we can get everything in.  We'll be packing the Saturday and Monday before we leave on Tuesday.

The house has not yet been rented, but we continue to be optimistic.  We're so fortunate to have wonderful friends and neighbors who can keep an eye on the house for us.  Since our original plans didn't include rental, we're fine either way.

Many people have asked about Michael's work.  He'll be moving into a consulting role at his current company, and will be working remotely.  This technological age is a marvel -- we have several friends in Todi who work "in the States."  Keep your fingers crossed that the euro remains weak!

The days are filling up -- luckily I got an early jump on packing up the personal items in the house.  The wall has been built in the basement, and the owner's closet still has plenty of room in it.  The children have more cleaning/sorting to do, but I'm about finished with the main house and my clothes/shoes/etc.  We've all had fun purchasing a few new items to take with us, and are looking forward to sporting them in our new home.  We all enjoyed the fashion show Michael gave us yesterday -- he bought about 6 pairs of shoes!

Love,

Alexandra