over and out

I'm taking a break from the tremendously daunting task of packing for a two week vacation to bid you all farewell. I am getting married! And then going to Costa Rica!

This is all hard to believe. I'm just about ready to go. Have the dress, stepdaughter's dress, wedding rings, Central America backpackers' backpacks, massively heavy car parts to deliver to my dad...I even remembered my lovely ribbon-and-bow rehearsal bouquet!

I look forward to sharing stories and photographs upon my return. We touch back down in Portland on Monday, September 28th and I have a full day of relaxation and blogging on Tuesday.

I want to deeply thank the many individuals who have shown enormous support and generosity as I've prepared for these coming weeks. Many people have shown wonderful kindness and enthusiasm and I am left feeling like the most fortunate girl in the world.

Thank you all and see you soon!