A few of my favorite things

I was a tad bit excited to come back to not only see family and friends, but to a few of my favorite things...

 Tortilla chips and all Mexican ingredients - yum!  You guys kept me well-supplied in taco seasoning and chocolate so I didn't have to miss those, thanks!

 My Denver mattress is hands down my favorite possession.  The feather bedspread comes a close second...

 Comfort of carpet (and couches and chairs and...man, I never knew how comfy America was before I went overseas!)

And getting to wear jeans and pants - wahoo!  I don't mind skirts but having to wear one every day does make one yearn for pants.  :)

Oh, and no picture for this one, but high speed internet is wow, nice!

Family visits

What fun to come back and have quality time with family.  I missed playing with my nieces and nephew while I was in Vanuatu a few months longer than them!

Si and Gwen - our first hug in 2 months.  :)

Gwen, Addy, Si and me.

My Grandma Thulesen and below, Grandpa Thulesen in S Dakota.