3 days

It's almost time-
In 3 days Grace and I will be in Tennessee visiting my mom, Aunt Sandy, Uncle Mark and Arlene (and a possible visit from our family in Indiana--oh how I am praying we get to see them!).

There is much to be done before we leave.
Items to check off a To-Do list, photos to take of my gorgeous pregnant friend, a coffee date with one of my bestest buds, cleaning, packing, and most importantly spending quality time with Loren.

We are getting very excited.

The only hard part is leaving Loren behind.
I am going to miss my husband more than I've ever missed him before.
And, poor, sweet Grace is already crying about him not being with us......must-be-strong-for-Grace.  The thought of him not being with us is so foreign.  We have never left our house (for travel) without him before.  Never traveled alone before.  Never flown alone.  He is the best husband and best father, so for us this will be challenging.

BUT, I know we are going to have a splendid time, the best time!  We are going to make some incredible memories.  It is going to be an adventure to remember.  And, Grace is old enough now that I think she will be able to keep these memories stored up for a lifetime.  Bring on the fun!
....and, Loren is going to have a blast at home.  He has plans of hikes and scooter rides galore.....when he's not working that is.

A few prayers to lift up before we head out on the 7th....

1.  We will be leaving at 5am on Tuesday, followed by a 2 hour drive to Seattle, then a 2 hour wait at the air port followed by two long plane rides and a lay over.  With traveling alone & with a little munchkin this is quite intimidating for me.  We are going to be utterly exhausted by the time we get to TN and then you add in the 3 hour time change.  A glorious long night of sleep and a day to recoup will be calling our names.  Please pray for travel safeties.  Sleep (Grace and I are both incredibly light sleepers and we don't sleep too well when we aren't home).  And, for Grace as she leaves her daddy.

2.  As you know I am going to be teaching a dance class this summer.  Good news: my Monday class filled up, and then some.  Praise God.  Because of this I just opened up a 2nd class.  The only problem is that I am leaving right as I open it so getting people to sign up and being present for people to contact me with questions and coordinating registration forms, payments, etc. is going to be very challenging while away on vacation.  I pray the class fills up even with me being away so that when I return we are set to go.

Thank you for your prayers.

And, Mom.
I know I've said this before but THANK YOU!
Thank you for this lovely opportunity.
I can not wait to see you, hug you and tell you how much I love you.