Overdue Update

Sorry we have been out of touch for so long. It has been pretty crazy around here with the move and all. Hopefully, this update will bring you up to speed on what is currently happening in our crazy world.

The Move:

The moving company showed up at our door step on Monday the 15th to start packing our goods. We had 2 guys (Alex and Ricardo) working with us all Monday and Tuesday. The driver of the truck (Solomão) showed up on Tuesday to lend a hand. All in all, things went well. We had a couple of minor hiccups like most moves do (but nothing that couldn't be handled).

We worked pretty hard trying to get it all done in a timely manner. By the end of the week we were dead tired. Here are a couple of moving pictures:

The moving truck out in front of the house.

Packing away!

Sascha taking it all in.

Santa is getting the feeling that he will spend this Christmas in a box!

The moving truck pulling away from our house.

Elisa had a difficult time understanding what all was going on during these days. She hung out at the house some on Tuesday and had a chance to say "good-bye" to...

her bedroom...

her bathroom...

the view from the loft...

the moving truck...

and our house.

The hard part of the move is behind us now. On Tuesday evening (the 16th), 1 day ahead of schedule, the moving truck pulled away and headed off to São Paulo. Our goods will stay in storage there until we head to the States at the beginning of February. We are currently staying in the apartment of the Rehbeins while they are on furlough. Thanks Matt and Waleska!

Summer Colors:

One of the many things that we will miss about Porto Alegre is the beautiful flowers and trees. Every season has an incredible array of colors. Here are some pictures of the red and orange flowers of the Flamboya tree. Enjoy!

I think this is enough for one post. I will be back for more tomorrow. You can be looking for updates on just Elisa, Christmas in Brazil and Bronwyn Blume's graduation. See you then...