Almost done!

Car is about 80% packed. Trouble is about 90% of the space is gone. No problem. The inside of our car come vacation time follows different rules of space and distance. A little warping of spacetime in the back seat never hurt anyone.

The kids have had a pretty big TV day, but we've been good about limiting it the last few days so we don't feel too bad about it.

It's somehow appropriate that this day full of packing, taking care of the kids, and running last minute errands...is our Anniversary. Like our life, it aint glamorous, but it's what we've chosen and what we love. We love our family, we love our trips, we love our lives. 9 years of marriage. I suppose a lot of people have come and gone in that time, but we're just getting started, people.

Steph, I love you. With us lately it's been more about wild twists and turns and less about ups and downs - just the way I like my roller coasters. I wouldn't trade our life - or any part of it - for anything. I have been blessed to share the last 9 years of marriage with you and am looking forward to about 90 more.

Next year is 10 years and somebody better throw us a freaking awesome party and babysit the kids for a whole week.

We'll check in from some hotel somewhere sometime soon. Wish us luck!

Matt