Countdown....to Lesotho!

Okay, I have 12 days left in Illinois with my family now...wow, that's not very long!
I am not even sure where to start packing for this trip! There are so many things that I want to take with me...but I am SURE that they will NOT fit into my suitcase and be under the weight limit of 50 lbs. per checked bag! So, needless to say, I'm a little flustered with this!
That being said though, this is my absolute FAVORITE time of year here in Illinois...FALL!!! It is so pretty with all the leaves changing colors and falling down to the ground; I love it so much and I'm enjoying it all I can before I have to leave.
This Saturday, Oct. 27th is the Oblong Fall Follies and OHS Band Spooktacular event at my alma mater and I'm so excited!! I'm going to be uptown looking around at the booths in the morning with my Mom, like we always do every year. Then, down at the band competition watching all of the amazing field shows, which is also a yearly tradition. After that, we'll walk back uptown to see everyone who's made it into town and visit with people on Main St. At around 5pm or so, we'll go to the Firehouse to the annual pancake and sausage dinner, and then watch the night parade...which is stunning! It's going to be a great Saturday...it always is at the Fall Follies!
On Sunday, Oct. 28th from 2pm-4pm my parents are hosting a going away party for me at our house! Everyone's invited, practically the whole town of Oblong, and it's going to be a good time. If you're in town, stop by.
All in all, it's going to be a FANTASTIC last weekend at home with my family and friends and I can't wait to see everyone one last time!
Time for bed, that's all for now.
Cheers! :0)