What is the first thing you will do/will eat?

The last few days before we left Chennai, we were asking each other and friends, "What is the first thing you will eat?" I was really enjoying listening to the kids responses. M told everyone that her Grandma promised her a donut. Grandma and Grandpa met us at the car rental facility with donuts in hand! The kids were so excited!

We have been enjoying catching up with our family and friends. The kids have been at sleepovers, and their grandparents from Florida are staying with us for awhile. Our nephews from Florida have also been able to sleepover for a few nights.

We are staying at a house on a lake. I have been enjoying the peacefulness and beauty the lake has to offer early in the morning. The kids have been having fun fishing with Grandpa or going out in a paddle boat with Grandma.

So far the weather has really cooperated with our trip back. We have had some thunderstorms, but it has been mostly sunny and cool. It is supposed to get hot in a couple of days.

It is funny how some things will remind you a story in India. Some times when I am driving, I think, "Our driver would just pull out and go." In India, the cars will slow down and veer around you. Here, you will get hit! We are not being woke up early in the morning to the obnoxious crows, but instead we hear birds chirping. Lovely!

We have enjoyed Frankenmuth Chicken, Outback Steak, hot dogs, cheesy potatoes and ambrosia (my Grandma's special salad). It has been great doing laundry in less than 2 hours (that is washing and drying). Our showers last longer than 7 minutes, and it does not take 2 hours to get to a mall. When we go out to dinner, they want to take your order right away and give your check soon after the plates are cleared.

Next week is the Detroit Tigers game and Cedar Point! Stay tuned!