Travel Plans! Almost!

Woot - Woot! Kerry got an email from Hannah at CCAI regarding our travel plans to China. That came really quickly. Knowing CCAI was closed this week, we weren’t expecting this news. We are only a few weeks away! She gave us Travel Option 1 and Travel Option 2. Option 1 we leave on October 31^st and return around November 16 -17. Option 2 is only a week later, but then the return is near Thanksgiving. I replied back to Hannah. Option 1 it is!

Unfortunately offices are closed in China, so we won’t get our confirmation to make our actual travel arrangements until after October 9^th.  From what Kerry hinted, we would fly to Detroit, enjoy a short layover, then 13 hours to Beijing. Also, since we leave on the 31^st, I’ve got to do something special for Hunter since he’s going to miss “trick-or-treating” on Halloween. It’s one of his / our favorite holidays, so I hope I can come up with something good.

 

On a work related note, sadly this forces me to miss a trade show in NY. I was hoping to fit the Show in somehow and not cause any havoc here. Joy and I hashed it out in front of the calendar this morning. Doug kind of knew it was possible that this trip would conflict with NY. I feel bad since we'll be short staffed and the show schedule is picking up for everyone. Poor Dana is now forced to cover the last 2 days for me. NY City isn’t a bad place to go considering, but I promise I’ll make it up to him. And thanks Doug, Joy and Federico for being so supportive. Kerry and I appreciate it very much.

The garage is coming along. I need to change the name we call that room. Luis is doing a great job. Wall is 85% up with insulation and electrical outlets. He should be finished with that and the closet within 2 weeks. We have a beautiful pullout couch with chaise and 12x15 rug ready to go. Big Paddle fan, flat screen and A/C to be installed. This will be a fun, safe room for all of us to play in.

 

The paint in Tia’s Room is almost done. I need to touch a couple spots, but the floorboards, trim and door was finished last night. Are you impressed with the vertical stripes? Kerry, at times, does not make my life easy. Tomorrow night Hunter and I are going to break down the bed and put the crib together. And if it ever stops raining, I can finish staining the play set and check that off my list.

 

Kerry’s in Atlanta again this week, so it will be a busy bachelor week for Hunter and I. Besides prepping for Tia, I see some flag football games, lots junk food and playing Mindcraft in our future. And I can't post without a photo of Tia!

And Hunter! The Big Brother!

Love to all!
DP