Goin on a vacation!!!!

WooHoo!  Only 2 more days till our little get-away to North Carolina.  I can't wait.  Although, I must say I am a bit disappointed, as the snow that was supposed to be there on Thursday, has disappeared from the AOL forecast....grrrr.  I already have the scarves and mittens dug out and ready to go. However, it is supposed to be in the 30's the entire time we are there, so we will still need them. When I was in 5th grade, my very favorite aunt and her husband moved to NC, and I was crushed.  She was the "cool aunt", just turned 30, big blonde hair, perfect makeup, cool clothes....and the sweetest woman you'd ever want to meet.  She couldn't have kids, but was born to be a mom, so needless to say my sisters and I were spoiled.  However, I was the "special" one, I guess because I was born first. I was devistated that they left!  I remember crying for what seemed like days. So, from that point on, we went to NC once a year for a vacation.  I went and spent time with them alone during my high-school summers, and when dh and I met, we went there before we were married.  We have always said we want to move there, but the opportunity never came up. It was a 14 hour drive from Indiana, so we didn't get there as much when we lived up north.  From Florida it's only a 6 1/2 - 7 hour drive, so we go about once a month.  My girls love it as well.  I don't know, but those mountains just seem to call to you.  They are so majestic and beautiful.  During the fall we went and the colors were spectacular.  Whenever I think of NC, it gives me those warm, comforting feelings....like you're home.  Someday I hope that I will be able to live there, but for now, I'll settle for frequent trips. I've got about 5 lists going, so as not to forget anything.  I am a pack-hog.  I pack for two days, the same as if it were two weeks. My dh thinks I'm nuts!  I have alotted everyone one bag to take, one traveling outfit (to be re-worn on the return) and three other outfits for the "visiting" days. Hopefully that will be enough.  However, if the snow decides to re-appear the night before we leave, and we get snow bound,I'm screwed.  (And then what will Mr. "you pack too much" have to say, HUH?!)