Stuff-less

Here's attempt number three at this blogging thing. Third time's the charm, right?

So yesterday I packed up my things with the help of my family and a friend and shipped it off to Washington. I guess I have to go now or else I will be stuff-less. Who would have thought that I'd have enough stuff to ship 22 whole boxes! A box per year of my life I guess.

Today my family and I packed up and headed to Massanutten for a week. I won't be here for the whole week though - I am leaving on Wednesday to start the 5-day drive to Washington! My dad (Rod) is picking me up in my car and we'll be heading to St. Louis, Missouri for the first night where his brother-in-law lives. We'd like to do some sight-seeing on the trip, so one of the days we will be stopping to see Mt. Rushmore - my only request as far as landmarks go. If anyone has suggestions for sights along the way, let me know!

I have so many different emotions regarding the couple of weeks. First, I am sad to be leaving my family and home, but I know it's time. I will miss them so much, but I know I will see them often and we will keep in touch in every way possible - phone, email, Facebook, Skype, blogs, etc. I have no doubt by next week when I arrive in Washington someone will have invented another method of communication we can use.

I'm also really excited, though. It's fun to think about the adventure my adult life is going to be - and it's starting so soon! Luke gets home next week and the adventure really begins then! I have waited six months to see him again and I really can't wait to just relax and spend time together. I've really missed him this past year while he's been in Iraq, but now he will finally get some extended down-time.

For now though, I am going to take advantage of the next four days with my family. No more blogging for now... there are more important things to do!