A white sendoff...

Well it snowed in Apple Valley this morning just enough to make things a little white. Sort of an appropriate Minnesota goodbye. Most people wouldn't miss the cold snowy winters but both of us being avid broomball players, it is a little bittersweet.

We've spent the recent days visiting family/friends and doing some last minute packing/preparation. We've been living out of our car which sort of gives us practice for New Zealand. Thanks to everyone who welcomed us with food and beds. Jason and Erin even let us spread our stuff all over their living room as we did our paring down.


We made a stop by the house to drop off one last load and lock up all our stuff in the attic. We also said goodbye to Pip (our cat). Pete and Jo (left) are looking after the house and Pip for us while we're gone. They are already settled in and handling everything. They've been super flexible dealing with our delayed departure and Jo's even decorated the house for Halloween.


So now it's on to LA for a few days where we'll visit Kelly and Alan before taking off for Auckland, NZ.