We moved! Yesterday, we packed up both cars with as many boxes and computers as we could fit, threw the dogs into the back of the Prius, and drove to the Villa. The movers are coming this afternoon to bring over our TV, BBQ, outdoor table, and swap the washer and dryer. We still have a bunch of clothing and miscellaneous stuff left in the Castle. We hope to complete the move this weekend.

The iggies spent the night in the new dog room. The contractor is just about done. He will return in a few weeks (after his vacation to London) to refinish the cabinetry and install the shelves. When I visited the dogs this morning, they were still in their cage. In the Castle, Ziggy whined by 6am if I hadn't taken him outside. I'm sure he'll start again once he figures out the schedule. Luckily we can no longer hear him from our bedroom. Once we train the dogs to use the invisible fence, they'll have more area to roam and a place to sun bathe, one of their favorite activities.

Now that Doolies's computer is set up, I hope to upload photographs tonight. The floors are still covered with tiny styrophome balls, there are still two boxes of furniture that need putting together, and most of our kitchen stuff is on the counter (we plan to kosher our old stuff this weekend). But for the most part the Villa already feels like home. Now we just need to get slippers. The hardwood floor is a bit cold and, well, hard.