Broken bones, broken plans

Ok, it has been an eventful couple of days. Although I planned to work a bit Sunday, pack, and generally get ready for our trip, my son had different plans. While walking out of church on Sunday morning he took a slip that landed him perfectly on his arm and... CRACK! He broke his arm. Dad and Connor spent the rest of the day in the emergency room getting x-rays and splints. After he got over the initial pain and shock he was a trooper. He was especially excited that he didn't have to get any shots while at the hospital. He did, however, get a good dose of high-octane pain killer, so the car ride home was filled with some intersting observations by him.

In regards to Harbin, here are some links of where we'll be going:

Our hotel (can you say "sweet") - http://www.shangri-la.com/harbin/shangri-la/en/index.aspx
Harbin ice festival - http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/heilongjiang/harbin/ice_snow.htm
http://www.usatoday.com/weather/news/2006-01-10-harbin-ice-festival_x.htm
We actually arrive the last night of the festival, which ends with a finale of everyone breaking lanterns. It should be pretty awesome, although cold... http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/tenday/CHXX0046?from=search_10day. Anchorage will seem tropical.

Now, it is off to pack and get ready. Tomorrow finish up at work and then enjoy an evening with family before a 6am flight Wednesday morning.