Where's the "sprung?"

As Spring Break comes to an end, I have to say that we are still waiting for that “sprung” they talk about.  The whole week has been interspersed with ravaging snow blizzards and cold downpours.  I am beginning to think that this weather will last until we hop that plane to the Southern hemisphere – only to arrive as they head into their Winter season!!  Jokes on us, I guess, with our winter lasting twice as long!!  I keep reminding myself that at least in Adelaide, we can pass the winter watching waves lap up on the damp sand, and watch the penguins waddle up the shore each night…. OK, ok, maybe the “penguin march” occurs a little further east, but a girl can dream, can’t she?!

Chad and I were able to escape for a couple days and wander up to the bigger cities of Eugene, and Bend.  It’s always delightful to experience traffic, and good food, and driving faster than 45 mph.  I also got treated to a REAL haircut which was an amazing change! Haven’t had such nice haircuts since I was living in Utah and my sister’s friend Lindsey was in the business!!  Chad also loved it, because we were able to indulge in the best donuts of all Oregon – possibly the US, but we still have more to try before that claim can be made – Voodoo donuts!  They make some concoction with chocolate frosting, rice crispies, and penut butter drizzle that makes him drool ever time.  To be honest, I think he gets so excited that he doesn’t even taste the thing as he inhales it! I prefer the stakes and the voodoo men myself.  No matter what your tastes though, if you haven’t had one of their treats – you haven’t experienced Oregon!!

Anyhow, after the donuts, some amazing sushi, fabulous crepes, and a bit of to-die-for Baldy’s BBQ, we fought the inevitable return to town.  It made it worth it when we were greeted with a “your VISA has been granted” email the next morning!

The days since have been filled with lapping in the laziness we are only allowed until Monday, and trying to get them momentum going on the packing and cleaning for the HUGE move in our future. Now that we have every official document we legally need to enjoy our year abroad, we’re trying to secure some airfare and narrow down our belongings.  We have a big yard sale coming up in May, and we want to be ready with every single thing anyone could possibly hope to find for their own home!!  Maybe that’s exaggerating a bit, but you can bet your cupcakes (which will also be at the garage sale!) that it’s going to be a good one!!

Now, if we could only find our school gear for tomorrow amongst all these boxes…