7 days until departure

The excitement for our European trip continues to mount here at the Archie home. Justin is feverishly cramming any last minute information he can gather for his PE exam on Friday. He has been working so hard and I'm sure he'll do well. And even if he doesn't, nothing to comfort one of life's disappointments than a two week trip to Europe. And who knows better than me about failing big stressful exams?!?  I find they always let you retake them. :o)

In other exciting news, our ipad stopped charging. I have no idea why but lucky for us it was still under warranty! Meaning, we get another ipad absolutely free! Wow. How great! We went by the apple store yesterday afternoon and they said it would take a few days to order it. I got a call this afternoon and it was in. They're doin' ya proud Steve Jobs. I'll stop by to pick that little ray of sunshine up tomorrow.

I've also been practicing using my camera. I took these pictures out in my garden. This camera rocks! 

Today was busy! I did another lecture at the CON. It was a little tougher than last time. I did better in terms of my presentation...fewer uhs and ums but it was a tough crowd. They really only perked up when I started talking about pediatric gun shot wounds and showing gory xrays. Sickos. :o)

I also added a wine tasting to the list of Justin's surprises for Rome. We'll do the wine tasting our first night there, just after touring the Vatican! If this trip turns out to be half as fun as it was to plan, we're in for a real treat! That's all for now. Going to do a little laundry. I know it's only Monday but this feels like a really short week! Only 7 days left until we say, "Au revior!"