Sunday May 2, 2010

So I felt motivated today to be even more prepared for our pick up trip to Ethiopia. With our court date on May 10th, only one week away, I am trying to be proactive and finish up house projects. Today I finally finished cleaning the basement, updated my travel list (which is now a full 3 pages- typed!!!) and began picking up items from that travel list.
Who knew I would be going back to Africa again so soon, and now with my sisters! For those of you who REALLY know the Meinken sisters--- you know this is going to be interesting! My goal is to have each sister have a responsibility, it should cut down on silliness! :)
I feel very protective and want to make sure they have the trip of a life time, stay safe and of course healthy! So many things to think of and we have a maximum of 6 suitcases for up to 10 days of travel. Almost everyone I have talked to has lost at least 1 or 2 of their suitcases. So we will be mixing up everyone's stuff. Packing for an infant that I don't know her sizes or how much she eats, on top of visiting a country that is very unfamiliar to me!
I am thrilled, scared and so excited! Kim got her passport earlier this week, we all have our vaccines... now we just have to pass court! I know many of you are putting positive thoughts out in the Universe that we pass and I very much appreciate it! I will keep you posted!