Cleaning out . . .

Drywall scraps anyone? Empty binders? Mauve decorative pillows? Outerwear from 1984? Need a rug shampooer or maybe an '81 Toyota truck, slightly used? . . .

Beginnings

We've started the process and there is no turning back! Australia here we come!

Applications signed: check
Visa application in: check
Ross' high school on board: check
Plane reservations made: check
(notice ours are one-way! Hey, they won't let us make the return yet . . . )
Communication with our exchange family weekly: check
Aussie phrase book memorizing: ongoing . . .

Now to get this house ready for someone else to enjoy it without all of our STUFF in the way!