4 weeks left

Time sure is flying by.  I'm finding it hard to make time to sit down and record our lives right now...but, as a co-worker recently encouraged me to, I need to make time as I'm sure I'll forget the craziness that is life right now.

Some milestones for the last 2 weeks:

• We finished all of the children's medical clearance!
• We setup our virtual mailbox forwarding (so we can have a US address and get our mail electronically...pretty cool)
• Finished our entire house inventory (storage, air shipment, sea shipment, and checked bags).  What an effort between Candace and me (and Mom Ball did the kitchen while she was here)
• Tested our IP phone (MagicJack) while in Brazil on business.  Works great, and can even use on iPads.  Highly recommend this.
• Worked interim living exceptions so we can actually get our 18+ bags to the airport.  I don't think exPat services is used to dealing with families our size.  :-)
• Open house went well - had several families stop by.  One family said they'd make an offer this week, though we're still waiting to hear....
• Finalized power of attorney should we need it while overseas
• Listed cars for sale

We feel like we're getting close to the end of the LONG to-do list.  Happy, happy day.

The next 3-4 weeks will be pretty crazy as the packers come, we sell the house and cars and appliances.  We beginning to allow ourselves to start to say good-bye to life as we know it, but it's been hard to allow our minds the time to do this amongst all the hustle and bustle of getting ready.  

Here's a photo of me in Brazil this week having played soccer with a bunch of guys from work.  I had a blast!