I was fortunate enough to get to return to home home for Christmas break. I left on Dec 16 and came back to home on Jan 2. It was the fastest 2 weeks of my life!! I saw many family and friends and I am so thankful to have every one of those people in my life. Being home was one of the best times I've ever had with the fam. Mom said that I seemed more relaxed and 'go with the flow'. I contribute that to two things:
1) It's sunny EVERY DAY ALL DAY here in Mexico! I really do think that sun does something for you!
2) The lifestyle here is go-with-the-flow ~ if you don't incorporate that into your life you will go crazy here in Mexico!!
Some highlights of being home in Minnesota:
1) Meeting new babies and seeing growing babies - Jack, Jack & Aubrey
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| Jack Carter Born Dec 20 6lbs 6oz |
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| Jack 17 months |
2) Skating on the lake
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| I amazed myself... didn't fall once! |
3) Sliding with Emily
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| AND GUINNESS |
4) Running in the winter for the first time
5) Wearing sweatshirts daily
6) Being home with the whole family
7) Cultural Event – Little Match Girl with Mom, Patty, Em & Madeline
8) Finally getting to give my Mexico Prizes to everyone
9) Christmas Lights! Even in there was no snow
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| Christmas Flamingos |
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| This was all ONE HOUSE... I was totally amazed! |
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| My favorite part - the hanging stars |
10) Lots of lunches, dinners, drinks with old friends
11) HOMEMADE DINNERS FROM MOM
12) Christmas Cookies – this years favorite: Russian Tea Cakes
13) Diet Coke & Diet Mountain Dew
14) Jimmy’s Pizza
15) Hanging out at the Shop
16) Driving - mom's car
17) Shopping – Shoes & Clothes!!
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| Super full closet! |
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| I now have LOTS of clothes here |
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| Mr. Boily was a present but one of my favs - he can hard boil and egg in the microwave in 3 mintues |
18) Getting my hair did
19) Being able to call anyone any time
20) FAMILY
21) $300 Travel Voucher - I stayed an extra night in MN because I gave up my seat on the over sold plane, I was the lucky one!
