Tuesday, January 01, 2013

Lights, trees, and snow

After many weeks of traveling, I'm finally back in Wichita. It seemed fitting that Branson, MO, marked the end of summer and beginning of an adventure abroad, as well as my return home for Christmas.

My family has been to Branson every year for about a decade, sometimes more than once. I grew up with a lot of siblings, and Branson was a place we could all easily drive to and spend a few days without the distractions of home. We all looked forward to spending time at Silver Dollar City, especially at Christmas time. The park fills with millions of lights and trees, and this year it even snowed!

Branson served as a retreat for all of us, and after the year we've had it was the perfect chance to relax and spend time together. I'm so blessed to have such a close family, and I know we all relish the time together.

Although I was sad that once again I was not able to be with Raymond on his birthday, he had quite a feast of Imo's Pizza and cake! We'll have another celebration when he returns to Wichita for our last semester at Newman.

I start my new job on Monday, things are changing fast! It feels good to get back into school, work, and spending time with my family.

Happy New Year! My resolution? To make 2013 just as memorable as 2012.







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Tuesday, January 01, 2013

Lights, trees, and snow

After many weeks of traveling, I'm finally back in Wichita. It seemed fitting that Branson, MO, marked the end of summer and beginning of an adventure abroad, as well as my return home for Christmas.

My family has been to Branson every year for about a decade, sometimes more than once. I grew up with a lot of siblings, and Branson was a place we could all easily drive to and spend a few days without the distractions of home. We all looked forward to spending time at Silver Dollar City, especially at Christmas time. The park fills with millions of lights and trees, and this year it even snowed!

Branson served as a retreat for all of us, and after the year we've had it was the perfect chance to relax and spend time together. I'm so blessed to have such a close family, and I know we all relish the time together.

Although I was sad that once again I was not able to be with Raymond on his birthday, he had quite a feast of Imo's Pizza and cake! We'll have another celebration when he returns to Wichita for our last semester at Newman.

I start my new job on Monday, things are changing fast! It feels good to get back into school, work, and spending time with my family.

Happy New Year! My resolution? To make 2013 just as memorable as 2012.







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