Sunday, November 9, 2008

Race against time.....

Race against time.... that is what I feel like right now. Everything has to get done, checked, and double checked. I finally got our suitcase packed last night. Dennis and I have taken everyone's advice and PACKED LIGHT! We are bringing only the bare essentials, and figure we can do wash while we are over there. All of our outfits are mix & match, so that helped save room. Closing the suitcase - 43lbs. 1lbs under the maximum weight!!! WHOOOO HOOOOO.

Next on the list is Cassidy's suitcase. Her's is going to be the most difficult. They told us we should bring 7 outfits for her, plus a plain white shirt for her passport picture. Also, she will need a full snowsuit & hats/gloves/scarfs (Those are not a problem). What is going to be a problem is deciding what to bring!!!! She has so much already. Her closet is a far cry from what she has now at the orphanage (3 outfits, 1 set of stockings, and 1 pair of sandals).

Hopefully we will be getting all this done within the next day because I would really like to be able to relax and get in one last FAMILY FUN DAY - (whether it be on a Sunday or Monday or Tuesday....)

We will continue to keep you posted.
Stephanie

5 comments:

Roger and Joanne said...

Ahhh...how exciting!!! Busy, but super exciting. I'm very happy for you all.

-Joanne

Jessi said...

So VERY exciting, Stephanie! Can't wait for updates when you are home with your little girl!! Happy travels and many blessings,
Jessica McDonnell

Todd and Lori said...

Stephanie and Dennis,

We have heard many wonderful things about you from the Akers. We are looking forward to meeting you in Moscow. It sounds like we may be staying at the same hotel. Have a great trip and hope to see you in Moscow!

Todd and Lori Kipper

Anonymous said...

You can do it Steph.....BREATHE!!!!I know us women ALWAYS stress and go CRAZY trying to get everything done, but things ALWAYS seem to fall into place at the right time. You have your reservations and everything else to GET there, so all the other things, are just little. I'm SOOOOO excited for you! Can't wait to follow the rest of your journey!

Renae and Joe

Geoff and Karey said...

Just wanted to tell you they no longer want plain white shirts for passports. They just don't want a lot of patterns or any words.
Hey, we are home at last!!
The Akers