Can you tell I have a lot to post about? Well.......it's getting late, and I really don't have much actual content to post, just that we got our passports & visas back by FedEx today. I did a dry-run on the packing, and it went really well!! I actually have most everything together - I'm really feeling pretty prepared! (which is a good thing b/c after tomorrow, I don't know when I'll get to even think about packing!)

Our plane tickets also came in the mail today, so we know we've got a ride to & from Russia!! I took some various pictures of my packing "helpers" (yeah right...) and I thought you might like to see them (I haven't posted pictures in a while!)





Here are a few pictures of our blooming "stuff" around the yard. Over the next few weeks, I think the blooms are really going to be in full force!!




And can you believe I've got baby showers planned??? This is really becoming real - baby showers have always been something that "other people" can do. I've never really been able to think of myself as actually being the mom-to-be at a shower. Well, here I am! Wow, and I am SO excited!

Alright - I've gotta hit the sack. There are a ton of things I have to do tomorrow - so for now, hope you enjoy the pictures! Good night!