update

:: Well, hmm. The stupid bees have discovered my hummingbird feeder that is filled with sweet nectar...I think they are keeping my hummers away. Boooooo!

:: Have had a weekend that was intent on Israel -- a bit of packing and organizing and determining what was still needed. It is a little overwhelming to pack for a 9 day trip that will be out of the country in a place that is extremely foreign. I think we've got everything, and I have piles here and piles there. Just have to put it all into the suitcases/carry ons when we are done using it all and ready to go. I bought a new carry on at Target -- it's a backpack. The carry on I typically use is a big shoulder bag, and my bag is always sore and thrown off afterwards. I thought a backpack would distribute the weight a little better. It's super cute.

:: We ate out Friday evening with Neeley and Lauren, and Aspen spent the night with friends. Saturday was packing and picking up Aspen from getting her hair done, and a trip to Target. Prom and all the photos here, then Chris and Neeley finished up on the shop around 8:30. We decided we were tired and wanted to stay in so we found some food for dinner, had some wine, and relaxed. That morning, we had done 14 miles. In extreme wind. That will wear a person out big time.

:: This coming week is full full full. I am going to try my best not to stress!!! Lots of little things to do for the trip, in addition to a funeral for a coworker's brother on Monday, our big Shareholder meeting and getting my 10 year award, and celebrating my birthday! Then finish packing and off we go!

While we are on our trip, I most likely won't have access to post -- so I will be off line from 4-26 until 5-5. I know that you will miss me :) Just imagine all the photos and stories I will have to share when we return though...it's going to be insane!!!