Game on

 Here we are on the eve of our departure.  We have packed, shopped, exchanged coolers, weeded, mowed, cleaned the house, finished the laundry, watered the garden, made lists for the kids, paid the bills; but most importantly hugged our kids and bid farewell to friends, colleagues and family. We will miss you all!

Today our friends Lisa and Tom brought us fabulous cookies for the road, and 3 of our kids (all of the ones who live here) took us out to Clover Leaf for pizza and beer. It was hard to say so long but they have all given their blessings for us to have a great adventure. So as we explore this big beautiful country of ours, get to see many of you who we haven't seen in awhile, and take in all the beautiful things God has made, we always know it will be just as good to come home as it is exciting to leave for awhile.  Oh and by the way, we already broke into the cookies, they are outstanding!


Let the games begin!