This and that and plans are set.

Where our belongings will reside while we are gone.

WE ARE SO BLESSED!!!!

Things are moving along.  Work continues on the dinghy, which by the way is really looking awesome (more on that to come).  Today we took over another truck load of containers and such to our storage area at the "Kerns Chalet".  For those of you that don't know the Kerns, Ed and Julie are our dearest friends and have graciously offered to store our belongings (at least what is left of them) in part of their barn. We call their place the "Chalet", because it is well.....indescribably wonderful.

We spent a lovely afternoon visiting with Ed & Julie then ended up enjoying a wonderful dinner at
City BBQ.  While we were there we were able to firm up some of our plans for our departure. After talking with my brother Gary and Ed (last weekend) we have decided to stay here in town until July the 5th.  This way we will be able to enjoy one last 4th celebration with family and friends and then Gary has offered to drop us off either at the marina in Sandusky or in Buffalo, since the morning of the 5th they will be leaving for their annual vacation in Canada.  Can I just once again say how BLESSED we are with such amazing family and friends.

The front of "Kerns Chalet"

So we will be moving out of our apartment the last weekend in June and then spend the following week house/cat sitting for Ed and Julie.  House sitting, huh, more like staying at a 4 star resort.  Their place is just fantastic.  Since we will be storing our truck at their place too we will hitch a ride with them to Gary's for the 4th/Bon voyage party the morning of the 4th.  Then hopefully spending the night at Gary's on the 4th so we can be ready to go with them the next morning.  Haven't talked to him about that one, hopefully I can give him a call about that before they read this post :)

Gonna miss those cheeks

On top of all of this Amanda and Kent were able to find daycare for Jacob, since Grandma won't be here.  I must admit I was more stressed out about this than I was anything.  But the kids really like this young woman and are confident that Jacob will be in good hands.  So I have until May 1st to love on that little guy 5 days a week. Insert happy and sad face.

So things are starting to come together.  Mike and I are both getting very excited about our departure. I must admit though I still have waves of "oh my I am going to miss the kids and grandsons", but as I keep reminding myself we are only a car or plane ride away.  So as of today that is where we stand.

WE ARE SO BLESSED!!!!!!