Bon Voyage!

We had a wonderful barbecue at our house on Saturday with some close friends. It was wonderful to get to see everyone before leaving. My dear friend Jessica baked a cake.



Now I'm just packing (actually trying to not overpack) and preparing - it's a nervous time for me. I'm not the world's best flier. However, if those special operations guys can fly into Pakistan and take out Osama Bin Laden, then I can muster up the courage to get on a plane and fly to Germany, for heaven's sake. By the way? I am one proud American today. Thank goodness we have those guys on our side.

I've had some wonderful messages from friends in Germany, all of whom are looking forward to seeing me back there after so many years. I am the luckiest, most blessed person. And I'm ready to go over there and rock this!