the packing has commenced!!

before actually getting down to the nitty gritty, i always feel like i need to waste a bit of time to work myself up to the act itself. like today for instance, my house looks like my room exploded alllll over. i have crap everywhere and suitcases strewn about. i want to start the packing of my personal bag which will most definitely be an event. but before i can do so i felt the need to post, hype myself up a bit.

last week we had a team packing party for all our supplies which was awesome! each of us (5 all together) will be taking 3 bags. eeek! also, holly had begun a project for the kids and has collected one pair of school shoes and one pair of tennis shoes for each child at the orphanage!! how amazing! and how amazing the response has been--there were so many shoes! i was overwhelmed by the generosity of her friends and family, it will be such a blessing to give the shoes to the kiddos!

now for pictures...

this was jordan's living room before the packing...

like i said it was a total mess! but completely worth it!

SHOES!! :)

i LOVE school supplies!!!

so, needless to say, we are taking a lot of supplies but that is awesome! thank you to everyone for donating items, shoes, etc.

now, i suppose i should get to getting the rest of my packing done..eeek!