Yes would carry the stuff to Courtney not worth sending if it even made it there and he would have to probably pay to pick up. And I think by U.S. mail they will not insure. You are going for your anniversary so if there are things you want for that would pack then you don't need to scan photos but would carry them on and can pack other things. And if you want to bring things home that can't be carried on then you would have a bag to pack it in. And if questioned about the paint say it is for you or Markus. :-) hope you get it all together.