The week has arrived!

In just a few short days we will embark on our first family road trip. Boy, are we ever excited. I must say though I am a little nervous to see how the kids will do on the trip. I really think they will do well, but I know it will be a very long trip for all of us, but it's totally worth it! The weather is looking like it's going to allow us to travel the shorter route. We are so very thankful for that. I am doing well with stress of getting things together. It makes it so nice knowing that we are driving. I am not worried about packing too much in a suitcase or not being allowed to take something on the plane. Even though we have a plan and schedule of how we would like things to go we aren't bound by that. It really does relieve a lot of stress.

Tonight, the kids are at my parents getting their last fix of Mam Mam and Paw Paw time before the big trip. Byron and I got the kids' leapster 2's set up and working.(They have no idea they are getting these and at some point during the trip they will get them.) We also got Byron packed and I am doing laundry. Byron and I have gone over the route on the atlas that we will be taking. We have also gathered other things up that we need and also have discussed other items to throw in for the trip. Tomorrow, I will make the final run to Wal-Mart to purchase a few last minute items. Tuesday, will be spent cleaning the dogs, the dog's room, placing all items that will be needed to take care of them out, poop scooping (my favorite ;-),packing the van and doing a quick clean of the house.

I can't believe that its been 3 years since we moved from Washington. In some ways it doesn't seem that long ago, but it does. I also can't believe that its been a year and half since we have been to Washington. We miss our family and friends like crazy. I can't tell you how thrilled we are to see you all!!! We know that we are where God wants us to be and God has done incredible things in our lives that I know wouldn't have come about if we weren't where we are right now. So very grateful that we have the means of coming back to the Pacific Northwest. We love you all so very much. We are truly blessed! See you all very soon!!!!!

*The picture above is my babies 3 years ago before we left Washington! WOW!!!!