Life tidbits...

Although we're busy gearing up for a major life change -- a new job for me, moving the family almost 8,000 miles (literally), selling/packing, closing utility accounts, and more -- life goes on.

About two weeks ago, Asha took her first steps. She's not excited about walking but tries a few steps each day. Bella is "talking" more and more. Luke is taking more and more risks outside and inside (i.e. climbing railings, whacking insects, etc.). Shane has been spending lots of time on the porch swing.

Everyone (except Libby and the baby) has had colds. The monsoon rains have been welcomed along with cooler temps and less air conditioning (which means a smaller electricity bill)!

And, we were sad when our friend from Goa, Chandni, had to go back home last night -- a week earlier than expected. But we were so grateful to have her help the last 2 months and she left us with a freezer of baked desserts. Yeah!

We hope to have plane tickets in our hands in the next 24 hours. Looks like we'll depart for the USA on the evening of August 15. My friends have made some jokes about that because it is Independence Day (celebrating when the British finally left India). On that day, India will also get independence from the Spotts.