Twas the night before I leave on vacation... I am excitedly running about packing my bags. I secretly brought some pictures of the kids so I wouldn't miss them so much. This is the longest time we've been gone, although they are in capable hands -spoiled rotten by their grandparents - both sets! As everyone has told me, I will miss them leaving the house and then out of sight out of mind. (I don't believe it's that easy!)

I am excited about meeting everyone at Bug Zoo and am disheartened that I won't be able to meet Hooligans after all. Another time perhaps...

Until I return then... with adventurous tales of South Africa!