Getting ready to leave

A flurry of social activities. Saying goodbyes to friends and colleagues at work. Everyone has been so encouraging and supportive. Also, pouring us with very useful gifts - like gas cards, hotel cards, GPS, etc. Thank you all. We will certainly miss you all.

The house needs some attention still. We need to pack all out all the closets - that is actually a lot of work. Especially, clearing out 10 years worth of accumulated junk - seems never ending.
Also, planning and making lists as to what to take on the trip.

The kids are excited, they think we are going on a vacation, but don't seem to understand that this will be more than a vacation. Hope they will not miss their SD life too much.