The Eagle has landed!

Although we arrived 12 days ago, we have been so busy getting acclimated to our new "nest" that we haven't had much chance to post to our friends...Sorry about that!  But life is going great and the kids and we agree, "We love it here!"  We were blessed to arrive in Spring, when the flowers and trees are blooming and the temperatures are comfortable.  Even now the scent of the blossoms below our apartment wafts in through the window.  We can see a tree with fat oranges growing on it from our balcony, lemon trees throughout the neighborhood, and wisteria vines blooming all over the city.  It's really quite lovely!

The big kids started school today.  Their classes will be conducted in about 90% arabic, with 2 math classes each day, one with English #'s, one with Arabic #'s.  Should be challenging!  Little M was so sad that there was no room in the kindergarten right now, so she will have to wait until fall.  For now she will come to language classes with mom & dad.