Auf Wiedersehen!

 

It's FINALLY here!! Today my Oma and Opa will be taking the three musketeers to Europe. Adrienne (Jo), Miriam (Mimi) and I are first cousins all born in the same year within 6 months of each other. We are all super close, so it will be an even better experience with them by my side! We will be in two different countries while over there; Romania and Germany. We are leaving for the airport in about an hour and a half, and I had to find something to do with myself to avoid getting sick from excitement!

 

Random Fun Fact: Oma and Opa are my grandparents on my Dad's side. Oma and Opa mean Grandma and Grandpa in German. It started before I was born after their first or second trip to Germany.  They taught the grandchildren those names and ever since then they have been called Oma and Opa!

 

 As you can tell, I am SUPER excited, but I am also relieved that I am done with all the packing. My room was a DISASTER while I was trying to pack. It could have been mistaken for an area destroyed by a tornado...

 

 

Once I started putting things into the suitcase I could think of a hundred more things I could possibly need. I finally had to take some clothes out so I wouldn't over-pack. We will have our own little house while over there with access to a washer and dryer, so really, I only had to pack for 1 week. Thankfully my bag is only 37 pounds, so I have plenty of room for presents (and lots of them!)  without exceeding the 50 pound limit.

 

 

I have my big purple backpack stuffed to the brim with delicious snacks (cappuccino mix from The Homestead!!!) , books, and, unfortunately, schoolwork.

 

 

I will be gone for 18 days, which will be the longest amount of time I have ever been away from home. I am not usually one to get homesick, but I will be ready to see everyone again! Mom keeps saying to me, "What are we going to do without you?"  I told her she should just be happy for a break from me ;)

 

On a different note, June 2nd happens to be this darling and adorable girl's birthday! I am sad that I will miss it, but I think she will enjoy a birthday present from Germany or Romania! She is the baby of the family and is turning 14. AHH! How did that happen?! Seems like yesterday that she was just my baby sister, and now she is almost taller than me. I am so thankful to have her in my life. While we don't always get along, I couldn't do without her!! Love you Mary Lydia!

 

 

In less than 24 hours I will be shopping in Frankfurt Germany!!!

So long! Farewell! Auf Wiedersehen!