So it was 41 degrees this morning and we have the heat running. Time for us to pack up and head to Arizona for the winter. We spent most of the summer with Keira and now she is settling into 1st grade at a new school in West Des Moines and making new friends. Marcy, Chad and Keira will move into their new house September 27th. I think they will be very happy in their new place. Drive time was always a chore for both of them. Marcy drove 45 minutes each way and Chad drove about an hour one way. New jobs are only 10 minute drive. Not enough time to warm up the car!!!

Mandy and Steve's trip to Poland was wonderful and they got to meet their little girl. Time was short with her and they got back to Arizona on Labor Day September 3rd. More paper work and more waiting til they all go back to Poland to bring her home. On September 8th Mandy went to Mayo Clinic with severe stomach pain. After many tests it was decided by all her Doctors that she needed to finally have her gallbladder removed. She had surgery Sunday morning and is home recovering. Thank God she did not get sick in Poland. She has been having gallbladder problems for several months but because of her medical history they were hesitate about her having surgery. Having had my gallbladder out after an attack I know how sick one can be so we are all happy that the decision to remove hers was made. Now we all look forward to bringing their little girl home.

As for us we will be leaving our summer home and head to Arizona tomorrow. We hope to be there on Sunday the 23rd. Looking forward to seeing all our Snowbird friends.

Travel map will show our route unless the Mr. decides we need to see the biggest ball of twine!!!