And they're off..

How could it POSSIBLY be five weeks since last post? Amazing!!

In that period of time:

• James and his girlfriend broke up
• James graduated from college -- and got accepted into grad school
• Jer has finished up classes for freshman year of high school and is now in the midst of exams
• AND we've spent so much money getting ready for this trip that now am not even sure we can afford to go.

However, the real news is that the Frankie H. Bivins Memorial Tour officially began on Saturday when Bryna, now a "girl who is a friend" rather than girlfriend, left home in Allentown, PA to come to New Jersey. Then yesterday, during a VERY hectic day of Confirmation, exam studying, laundry and packing and of course WORK, James and Bryna embarked from Newark Airport. They are having quite a day of traveling -- going from Newark first to Rome, then to Athens (where they are still as I write this) and finally, after a long six hour layover, on to the short hop to Santorini. To see where they are staying check out www.volcanovillas.com. Jealous anyone?

And yes, this Blog WILL soon have pics -- just as soon as Jer finishes these exams and can show me how to use the digital camera. We'll also of course have a computer with us (would you expect anything less?) and will post as we go.

So...Friday, the 9th, it is. Yes, fear of flying is rearing its ugly head (fortunately it affects only MOI) but I'm envisioning the great time we are going to have (hope all my friends and family remind me of this when I see all those bills at the end!).

Thanks Mama!!