There and Back

Well Christmas break has come and gone and I am sitting on the plane on my way back to the island. After this trip I have decided that planes really need to be bigger!

I can’t believe that my Christmas vacation has already come and gone! It was a wonderful  break filled with so many fabulous things. Moving away from all my family and friends has definitely given me a new appreciation for everyone in my life! God has truly blessed me with an amazing family and friends both back home and in Hawaii.

My first week of break was spent in Oregon at my amazing sister’s house. I was surprised when I got back to Oregon and it left like I hadn’t ever left, I just jumped right back into everything. Amy was sure to plan a fun filled week for me in Oregon. Here are a couple highlights from the Oregon part of my trip:

·         SEEING THE TWINS!!!!

·         Being greeted at the airport by the a very large and loud crowd of people J

·         Going to Mother’s with girls (and Oliver)

·         Meeting Lily

·         Meeting Autumn

·         Seeing Oliver and Adam walk!

·         Talks with Amy!

·         Going to Peacock lane with Doug and Amy, freezing my butt off while looking at Christmas lights and drinking Doug’s amazing hot cocoa

·         Butterfly kisses from Grace

·         Getting to go to a fabulous cocktail party at David and Kathy’s

·         Giving the Twins their Christmas present!

·         Going shopping with Amy in downtown Portland

·         Playing with Lily (we are best friends now)

·         Being able to drive just a short 5 minutes and play with my Nephews

·         Taking the twins and the girls to Mcdonalds for some fries J

·         The fact that Amara remembered me and was excited to see me!

·         Christmas Eve feast at the Hayes’

·         Opening presents with the Hayes

·         Seeing Grace at her new fabulous job and having her make me a beautiful bouquet!

·         Just being surrounded my family.

After a wonderful week in Oregon Amy, Doug and I headed up to Washington on Christmas Eve afternoon. I got to spend a week there seeing the rest of my family and friends. Here are some highlights from the week:

·         Seeing my parents and younger brother and sister

·         Christmas morning

·         Hanging out with SARAH! J

·         Lunch and brunch with Jessica

• Seeing all the girls from school again

·         Hanging out with Mannie and Nicole

·         Movies date with Jessica

·         Seeing my Dog!

·         Hanging out with my Grandma

·         Getting my super cool new iPhone! (I am finally cool!)

After being in Washington for the week Sarah and I took a road trip back down to Oregon where we spent New Year’s Eve with Doug and Amy and family. Then all too soon it was time to get back onto the plane and head back to Hawaii.

 It was a wonderful Christmas break and I am so thankful that I got to go home and see everyone. I am now back in Hawaii, back to school, back to working and daily life! I am definitely appreciating being back in the heat and sunshine! I am excited to see what this New Year holds!

~Jessica