Pardon me if I've been a bit distracted. Just over a week ago, right before Spring Break started, we got the word: it's Germany! Since we found out, we've been busy researching, contacting friends in the area, and getting a start on the zillions of things that must be done before we leave Japan. We'll be moving in early-August to a part of Germany that's very near the borders of France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Husband will be working as an elementary school Information Center Specialist. And yes, we are excited, though we will miss Japan tremendously...
The fact that Husband got a transfer meant that he could shave off the Rally Beard:
He planned to grow it until a transfer happened--thank goodness we didn't have to wait until next year!