Thank God for vaccuum bags...

So this is what my packing list boiled down to...I'm still amazed I was able to fit everything in just 2 bags and 2 carry-ons. Below are pictures of my attempts and eventual success:

Clothing:
2 pairs jeans
Pajamas
2 sweaters/sweatshirts
Stocking cap?
Railroad hat
2 pairs sunglasses-aviators and regular
Windbreaker
3-5 skirts/dresses
2-3 dressy shirts (shoulders covered)
1 nice dress
Socks
Underwear
Slip
Workout capris
5-6 t-shirts
1 pair nice/comfortable
1 pair dress
Hiking boots
Water sandals
Sneakers
2 swimsuits
Sports bras
Tank tops/undershirts
Bandanas
Jewelry
Belts
Watch
Sleep mask
Purse

Toiletries:
Hand sanitizer
Shampoo
Soap
Deodorant
Lotion
Razor and blades
Nail clippers
Hairbrush
Tootbrush
Pads
Baby Wipes
Earplugs
Sunscreen
Floss
Birth control
Hydrocortisone cream
Hairties/barettes
2 pairs glasses
Contacts and solution
Makeup
Burts Bees
Hand mirror
Face soap
Toner
Eye makeup remover
Max Deet
Towel?

Entertainment:
iPod w/ USB and charger
small speakers
2 cameras
Cards
Laptop w/ charger and dongle
External HD and flash drive
Books
Tons of batteries
Battery charger
Journal and pens
Colored pencils/crayons/coloring books
DVDs

Gear:
Plug adaptor
Sheets and pillowcase
Leatherman
Headlamp
Duct Tape
Sewing kit?
Nalgene
Money belt
Alarm clock
Ziplock bags
1 empty duffel
Forms and passport pictures
Umbrella
Lonely Planet guide
Bike helmet

Food:
Seeds
Protein bars

Gifts:
Poppers for kids
Lion puzzle for kids
ONE bracelets for kids
Sidewalk chalk for kids
Photos of friends/home/family