Washington, Washington, Washington! (:

There is nothing like going home to visit family. I was able to go home with the girls for five [5] weeks to see family && friends! I wish more than anything that Edward had been able to go with, but at the same time, I am more than grateful for the  chance to go back home for a while. Even if he couldn't. ):

I was able to spend Christmas with my family, my in-laws, && with my dad's family Christmas on New Year's this year down in Tigard, OR. It was so wonderful to see them all again, && for them to be able to meet the newest addition before she was 10! LoL!




Every morning I spent over and Nana && Gpa's house. Well, atleast Monday - Thursday while my mom was at work. I figured this way I wasn't home alone, && Nana, Gpa, Ladena && Dan all had regular times with the girls so they wouldn't feel like they didn't get as much time to see them as they'd like. Though of course, even that wasn't enough! (:








I got to spend time with childhood friends, best friends, && friends that hadn't been so close over the last couple of years. I'm so glad that Beth && I were able to get together! Tristyn (Eddy's 22 month-old niece) && Paetin had such a wonderful time playing together! Paety && Tristyn put handprints on January 19, 2011 in Nana && Gpa's new cement block as one of their first memories. Tristyn even gave us our new addiction, Littlest Pet Shop. d: && of course she got tons of practice with baby Camy before her brother made an entrance into the world.  Cameryn loved her auntie like you wouldn't believe, Beth just has that magic touch. Ethan Everett (Beth's newest addition) was born just before I left! Unfortunately, I was sick && wasn't able to hold him, but I met him none the less! He is just such a blessing, as is our family coming together after such a patch. (: That alone, made this trip better than anything.

Aunt Cindi turned fifty [50] just before I left as well! Nothing like dancing, food, family && drinks at Me Pueblo in Oak Harbor to make a trip complete! (: I have such a crazy fun family it's insane! <3 Cindi is a pretty killer Aunt, not to mention a Granny! d: It was nice to see my cousins, siblings, && to I think everyone's surprise - my Uncle Eric! It was lovely to see him, but it's always the best to see Uncle Ken. (:

Thanks to my parents, I was also able to have a girls' night out with my lovelies before leaving town! Now that I'm twenty-one [21] it sure was nice to be able to have a social night out. Erica is my number one for sure! (: She made me feel so welcome at home! I can't wait for her && the boys to come visit! Hayden (her 4-year-old, oldest son) is my new love. He is such a sweetheart I couldn't stand it! Washington was wonderful, && I hope to be able to go visit again soon. (: