It's Now or Never

I've sent our families a few emails, posted photos on FB, but am finally going to get this blog started!

Our settling in has been gradual The last element is getting into our home. We expect it to be finished within this month. Then we can be moved into our new space and make it home sweet home. We have enrolled the kids in school, gotten a wireless internet connection, and Doug started his teaching. I've found my way around the supermarkets--there are three that will give us just about everything we could need or want. We have a car and Doug is doing a masterful job avoiding the crazy drivers, pedestrians and other road hazards. Me? I'm not driving here-no way-not gonna do it-don't try to make me.

The heat is, well, hard to describe. It's not a dry heat, but the humidy levels vary. Everyday is sunny and hot. Shade provides a tolerable place to walk or stand. The sun is intense and uncomfortable. October should be the month when we notice the temps beginning to drop. Until then, it is in the high 90's with heat indexes around 104. After the sun goes down it gets more comfortable to be outside. There is no denying we live in the desert.