Goldfish Release

Hi, everyone!

We are now two weeks away from our departure from Minnesota.  Lots of logistics are in play and a big one came down today: the issue of our kids' goldfish.  After some discussion of adoption versus freedom, the kids opted for freedom.  So, they split the three goldfish into three bags, and we headed to our local beach for 'the release.'

One fish, two fish...

It was (happily) a jovial and celebratory moment.  The kids opened their bags and cheered on their respective fish.  I was greatly relieved that no larger fish snapped them up upon release.  I was also pleased that once released, the water was murky enough that we could all imagine them regrouping and heading out into the wild, blue yonder searching for adventure, a la Finding Nemo.  We'll just leave it at that.

The release...

River swimming and ice cream followed.

We're knee-deep in packing, house showings and cleaning. With each passing day, however, we are more and more excited.  The kids and Katherine had their visa appointments in Chicago yesterday, which (we hope) should be the last visit to the consulate...knock on wood.