Coming Together

The last four days have been awesome. I've watched Ellie's last two months of growth culminate into eating food off the table, drinking from a sipy-cup, and almost crawling. I can't believe how much she's moving around now. I've got to spend quality time with Vanessa and have a great time, like we always do. I got to spend time with numerous family members and tell everybody that I'll see them in a while. Almost all of my gear has shown up including the boots I ordered in November! The bills are paid and it's time to go. I'm as ready as I'll ever be. One last stop in our own little third-world state, Mississippi.