Great News

We have great news! Collin just received confirmation that he has passed all four parts of the CPA exam!! And on the first try (which apparently is not very common--usually people have to take at least one test over)! This means that he will get to put extra letters after his name on business cards and stuff and that we'll get a bonus from Deloitte. Oh, and that Collin is a Certified Public Accountant, which means that we have really been blessed for all his hard work.

Arrived!

Well, we are here and safe and so glad to be out of the car/truck. The trip here was long and hard, but we made it alright (with only one mishap--Collin was pulled over for not wearing his seatbelt, even though he was). Harry Potter books on CD really saved us. Rachel's only concern after 30 straight hours of narration is that the baby will recognize Jim Dale's voice more than her own!

We are staying with the Wanamakers until our apartment is ready to move into on September 1. We are so grateful for the generosity of friends to allow us to invade their peace for an entire week! Collin started work this morning and Rachel started finding a midwife and hospital for the baby and working out other details of transitioning life to Belmont.

On the Road

Well, we're on the road safe and sound. So far we have passed such attractions as President Ronald Reagan's birthplace, John Wayne's birthplace, and yes, even Buffalo Bill's Ranch. Perhaps someday we will actually stop and see some of these places--maybe when kids come along and the driving has to be broken up more than we're currently doing.

We're in South Bend, Indiana to pack up our remaining belongings (a couch and bed that Collin's brother left behind for us after graduating from Notre Dame Law School). Then tomorrow we'll drive again. Ugh.

Boston-bound

Tomorrow we start our five-day journey to the East coast, which means today we are sitting in an apartment full of boxes and tables wrapped in plastic while eating the last thing we could find in our cupboard (mac and cheese, in case you were wondering). Collin can't wait to get on the road--he's excited to eat lots of Gobstoppers to keep himself awake. Rachel won't mind sitting still after the past few weeks of packing and cleaning--for the first two hours of the drive at least.

We're going to miss our family and friends, but we are looking forward to this new adventure and hope people come to visit often!