England, Baby

sounds like you have had some seeeeeeerious adventuring! i'm glad you made it to europe in one piece... it does make a lot more "sense" in a lot of ways. i'm glad you got to see india, i know it is an experience you will remember for the rest of your lives but i understand how frustrating and hectic it can be, the trains never run on time, the taxi drivers try to kill you, many of the men there are aggressively sexist and rude, and everything is covered in fecal matter. i love the picture of you guys covered in pigment though. that is really classic. i'm sure europe will be a lot more relaxing. are you going to toodle around the continent as well before you cruise home? enjoy! happy travels.

Based on my limited experience, I believe you will arrive in Wenatchee during the best part of the year! It's been in the 50's during the day now, which is like most of the summer in Tacoma, and the nights have been above freezing. So, I believe I will get my garden built, using child labor, sometime during spring vacation, and planted soon after. The pole beans are so high I had to move them into your bedroom, and the cucumbers are about to cascade over the side of the pot! Seasonal depression is over for another year, and spring is in the air! You're arrival will be the frosting on the cake (make that cream cheese frosting on luscious carrot cake!). Have a great time with Chris and Lavina! Give them both my love! Much love to both of my babies, too! Mom