Packing Success and a Leaky Toilet

Another busy day here!  We finished up on our packing, and were able to make our goal of 3 checked bags, 2 carry-ons and a stroller.  It feels pretty tight, but there are a lot of things in there that we hope to "use up" during the course of our time in Colombia, or just leave it there if we need room for the return trip.  Plus there are gifts and items that we will be donating to ICBF.

We followed the packing guidelines provided by our agency, and I also consulted The Complete Book of International Adoption, but just couldn't bring myself to pack quite as spartanly as the author recommended...we may come to regret that when we are lugging our suitcases around!  




Packed and ready to go!!


Other exciting happenings today...one of our toilets started to leak.  Jason had to take the whole works apart and put a new seal on it.  It was a total inconvenience, but we are glad to have that taken care of before we leave.  On a more positive note, Yvonne and Tom came over for one last visit, and came bearing a homemade apple pie still warm from the oven...YUM!

We are ready to go to bed soon, as we will have an early morning tomorrow.  Somehow I don't quite feel tired yet...too nervous and excited to sleep.  I always feel that way the night before a trip, but especially before THIS trip! 

Thank you to all of you who have helped us to get ready, and thank you for all of your prayers.  We appreciate it all!