Heading out…
I actually did get some sleep last night but I did awake at 6:00am ready to go. The only problem is that my flight is not until 3:00pm to DC and then 8:30pm to Ethiopia. I am packed and ready and was looking forward to spending the morning with Carter for some QT before I depart. One problem — he’s still sleeping! He had quite an evening playing in the snow, then a long bubble bath, followed by a roaring fire and a little TV. I think it wore him out! But he had so much fun.
That’s right, I said SNOW — even here in the deep south! It snowed about 6 inches here last night and Carter had a ball playing in it! He made snowballs and threw them at us. He chased our dog Maddy in the yard, he made snow angels, and ate the snow. He stayed outside until his was an ice cube and loved every minute of it.
It is a sunny morning and I’m hoping that helps the road conditions improve before we leave the house; from where I sit, it’s a sheet of ice. I have yet to see a car go up our hill, fingers crossed that they make it!
It is doubtful that I will post from Ethiopia but I sure will try if I can. Otherwise, I will return in a week with what you are all here for anyway — PHOTOS!

Safe travels.
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m so excited for you
Hi Michelle – Imagine Carter did not go on the trip with you.. can you believe its been 1 year!!! We had a nice ‘Pabalan Family Day” on February 16! I can’t wait to see thepictures upon your return. Congrats!