check

 7 carry-on suitcases packed

 7 carry-on bags packed...filled with surprise goodies

 notes written to dog sitter

 emails sent out about things i forgot

 laundry done

 4 flats of flowers planted before they died

 3 dvd players, 2 iPods, 2 phones, 1 PSP, 1 DS, 2 cameras charged

 swimsuits packed

 reservations set

 lawn mowed

 trash taken out

 doors locked

 windows closed

CHECK!

california here we come!

(don't worry....i have the bloggy all set to auto-post so you won't miss even miss me.)

and thanks for the suggestions about what to pack to entertain the kids.

i got them all stocked up.