smooth move

The case against our smooth move is pretty strong.  

But despite some hot bumps, we are staying cool.

The prosecution would like to present their evidence against a smooth move.

Exhibit A:

Yes, the EXT 106 degrees means that it is 106 degrees in DC and that is without factoring in the 128 heat index - which I guess means it felt like it was 128 with humidity.  Tucson did not prepare us properly.  But the defense would like to note that we still had a rocking good parking spot to visit the Air and Space Museum on the Mall (more on that later).  AND, when the power went out throughout the neighborhood for three hours it didn't even really get that hot in the house, although it was 9pm-12 midnight. 

Exhibit B:

The very excited new Virginia resident couldn't see the Capital building because he was too busy covering his face from the hot sun.

Exhibit C:

The first tow truck couldn't even get it out and after a long wait it was finally returned unharmed.  The cable guy was parked across part of the drive and someone (who did rock the whole drive from Ohio) didn't want to hit him.  The firefly on the side may have made it a nice lawn ornament, but it was recovered eventually without any damage...our sense of humor was in tact as well...

Exhibit D:

I think the camera lens was literally taken over by the humidity because these shots I nabbed before we all ran inside were all blurry.  Heat advisories don't keep people out of the museums.

The smooth move defense team would like to report that the new home is living up to expectations so far. We even took a morning walk to the beach despite the rising temperatures.  Although the sink in the kitchen won't drain right now and J took some cold showers because the faucet in the bathtub was slipping, we are really enjoying the views from our big windows at our new place.  It's too hot to enjoy that huge hammock, but it's ready and waiting:

This screened gazebo has "fall dinners" written all over it.  The view on the right is out the back door.

 Exhibit B:

These charming little outdoor guys are what Aiden told his old teacher and school friends about after we visited in June.  He says that he knows he's home when he sees the "foot cleaner hedgie guys!"

Verdict:

The move is almost over, and whether it was smooth or not won't matter much when we are enjoying our new place and everything this area has to offer.
This lawyer is going back to unpacking boxes...