Looks like we have an apartment!

It is official. We have a place to live! Contract has been negotiated and approved, and money has been deposited into landlord's account. So while I'm not in love with this place (I worry there won't be enough open space for the kids to run around and ride bikes), it will be home for the next few years, and the truly bright silver lining for this place is that several other FMC families will be in the same complex, so we won't have to brave traffic in order to see each other. And there is at least one other family with a child at the American school, so we'll be able to carpool! The fact that we will all be together in one compound makes the lack of grass all worth it. (I'm just hoping the building managers are lenient about bicycles and roller blades on the tennis courts.)

And now, ladies and gentlemen, here is the big unveil: Our new home...

Dining room/family room and one of three large patios!

The boys' room

Kitchen

Vanity in master bathroom

Very, very large master bedroom will also serve as second family room

Closet space in master bedroom

Large patio .. and yes, I am worried about the kids and that railing. Any suggestions?

Our play area and tiny patch of grass. I know the kids will make the best of it. 

Lovely pool and swimming year round!