Here we are with only three days to go before our big adventure...and we're still making preparations! I've spent the day clearing out our clothes, shoes and some of our other household items so that the family who is sub-leasing from us while we're away will have space to put some of their own things. Olli and I still have large "to-do" lists, but even if we weren't to get any of the items done, our trip would not really be hindered--we will just feel better if we get everything on the lists completed, Type A personalities that we are! :-)

Three and a half months seems to be a long time to be away from our friends here. I guess none of us will be lacking for conversational pieces upon our return--as a lot can happen, and undoubtedly will happen, for all of us in three months time!