All my bags are packed. I'm ready to go!

Counting down to under 24 hours before the first leg of the trip, departing LAX en route to the UK. Not sure anyone in our house will get much sleep tonight. We'll miss these two like crazy! It's a hard time of year to be a separated family but we couldn't pass up this incredible opportunity for Cate. We're so thankful to SEE, Intl for support in this endeavor.

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