Loving South Africa

So, we've been here a few days now and I'm finally able to sit for a few moments and say hello to everyone :)

The flight was hectic - but, we survived - 8 hours to Amsterdam, 2 hours in the airport then an additional 10 hours on a flight...

Yesterday we all went to a delicious dinner...and then out - oy, ok, being told to get ready to go out again :)

love you all :)
See you soon...
Ames

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

So, this time tomorrow, Lan and I will be at the airport making our way through security and getting ready for our 18 hour flight to South Africa!

I cannot even express how excited I am about this trip! Africa - I never even thought I'd ever get there! I mean, not in this lifetime - maybe my "old" lifetime - but, not as a "young'in" and during the school year! I mean, missing school! That's crazy for me! But, I know it will be more than worth it!

Almost more exciting than Africa itself is meeting Lan's family! To actually see them and hug them and chat to them not via Skype from thousands of miles away - I just cannot wait! I've felt like I've known them since our first phone call (well, not with Melissa, apparently, I turned bright red with nerves when he gave me the phone to talk to her)...but, with Zoe and Lee - wow - I just can't wait to really meet them!

I don't really know how I'm going to leave Frankie for so long - I know he'll be ok...but, that's the only downer in this entire trip! I know he'd love it there! With all of Zoe's Zoo animals and walks on the beach and in parks and everything - it would just be awesome - but, we can't - I know...Fortunately (and selfishly) Dalan is taking him to Simon and Laureen's in the morning so, I don't have to leave him...but, oy, I'm tearing up now just thinking of saying bye to him in the morning tomorrow :(

Ok, ok, more positives! I just can't wait for this trip! It's going to be an amazing trip of a lifetime! (And, I'll probably get to do it again!)

Love you all,
Ames

So, I'm not the best blogger...

I've had this blog for a while now and I don't think anyone else knows about it but me...so, in an effort to help keep everyone in the loop during my trip to South Africa, I'm fixing this up and I'll update this blog (and of course, Facebook) throughout the trip...

So far in preparation for the trip...Lan and I have had a blast picking out presents for everyone. We found an awesome handbag for Zoe; Funky shoes for Sippy; Sneakers for Lee; the best hat for Grandpa Max; wallet for Stacey; Puma shirt for Garyn; iPhone stuff for Josh; and, the best stuff for the kids!!! They were easily the most fun to shop for! We went a little crazy money-wise - but, hey - they are worth it :)

Alrighty...off the computer for now - but, I will be posting this blog for people to read and enjoy (well, hopefully enjoy when it gets interesting :))

Kick It,
Ames