Norway Meeting

So, my mom, Jan, and I are going to Norway in August for nine days. I am really excited about it -- it is my first trip there, and my mom has never been to Europe before. I think it is going to be a lot of fun. We are traveling with a group through Higgins Travel in Eau Claire, and last night we had an informational meeting to get to know the other members of our travel group. There are 11 of us going, but when we get to Oslo, we will join a larger group with others from around the world. That group could be as small as 15, or as large as 40. A great opportunity to meet others! Of course, I am the youngest one in our group, but not by too much. There are three married couples, two ladies, a single man (actually my pastor from when I was in high school and actually went to church...), and my mom and me. I think it is going to be a great time.

There is lots to plan for before then, the least of which is finding a kennel for Thor. I have one in mind, but have yet to visit it. It will be hard to leave him there for so long -- he is such a needy boy! Usually when I go on vacation, he goes to "grandma's" but that's not possible, since "grandma" will be traveling with me!