Happy Holidays from my family to yours...

Coffee with David and Katka!

The day after Christmas I braved the cold wintery Seattle world and met up with my two dear friends! I found them in the mall and we walked over to Starbucks. We didn't have a lot of time, but it was really great to catch up and hear a little bit of Slovene. Then we realized that Vec was having their Christmas party!!! So we called and chatted with the group.











On my way home I called again and got to talk a bit longer to some friends at the party. It was a wonderful day! And yes I took these pictures from the Bordners website. Thanks guys!!

My goodbye parties...

I had three goodbye parties as I was leaving Slovenia! It's taken me a while to post pictures--life was a bit crazy. But now I am snowed in with no where to go and so I have a bit more time.

Josiah Venture always does a really good job at saying good-bye to their missionaries. Dave Patty stood up front with me--and Johnny, Brooke, and Lori (THANKS GUYS!!) and everyone got a chance to say what they appreciated about me and what they will miss. People said the most beautiful things. Thank you so much to each one of you. The time was precious.





















I was not expecting this goodbye party!! SURPRISE!!!! My dear Lucy and Neja and a few others invited so many of my dear friends to the Patty's house and surprised me!! So many people came. It was an incredible surprise. THANK YOU!

























My Slovenia team had a Christmas party and a special goodbye time for me. They gave me the most incredible gift. Each family gave me a small gift to put inside this cool looking box! Every gift had meaning, a story, or represented something. Could have been the best gift Ive ever received.





















pogresam vas.
i miss you.

Im here!

Ive made it to the states! We've had a ton of snow and ice here. As Im writing, my Dad and brother Caleb are trying to put chains on the car so that they can make it to church. Ive actually been in bed the last two days with an awful cold. I think Im graduating to the couch today.

Im reading Le Miserables by Victor Hugo and knitting and watching old re-runs. Thats pretty much my life these days.

Oh I did spend a few days with the Grandparents. Grandma and I got to pray together, watch Pride and Prejudice, and we all played the card game Pinochle.

Surprise Party...

I move on Wednesday.
I had a surprise party on Friday.
This is a video that they showed.
I have such great friends.

JV Kids Talent Show

Me dancing it up with JV Kids!


Becca's goodnight song.

JV Thanksgiving Conference!!

Incredible food. Dear friends. American football--which I did not play. The JV Kids Talent show---I think it gets better every year! And saying goodbye to people I love oh so much. It was a wonderful Thanksgiving.















My pumpkin pie!











Gathering to give thanks.











Fun people and great food.











David Eiffling, Luka Patty, Abigail Woodard












Noah Ellenwood and Caleb Patty












Laurel Jackson, Hayley Ellenwood, Me, Meagan Jackson











JV Kids Talent Show!!











Saying Goodbye...












These sweet girls dedicated a song to me and Becca McMartin.











On a different note Hannah Ellenwood and Tyler Patty dedicated a song to Nate and Emily.











Nate and Emily!! She got to watch the entire show.











Nicholas Pitcher had a way cool talent!











Jacob Hash and his incredible juggling talent.











Who knew Tyler Patty was a Backstreet Boy?!












A final picture of me and the ducks. We missed the Runzo girls!!