WINTER BREAK

I have to credit Melissa Fleck Photography in Memphis, TN for this fun shot

So for some reason my crazy brain decided it would be a good idea to visit the U.S. in January instead of June like always. Two words:

POLAR

VORTEX

I haven't experienced temperatures like that in about 3 years but it felt good to get on my cute coat, scarf, and boots and feel something different than sweat for a change.  I forgot all the crazy ways the body reacts to cold!!

No, really, the reason I went home was to see one of my best friends in the whole world get hitched.  Almost 40 years old and getting married for the first time :)  It gives me hope and I am soooo happy I got to share this beautiful moment with Miss Brenda and get to know her hubby.

Brenda and I getting ready together

The happy couple!

After the wedding, the photographer/another of my besties, Melissa, and a lot of the wedding party headed down to B.B. King's to dance the night away and listen to some amazing mo-town covers!

I introduced my nieces to a pinata Princess Kitty and boy, did they have a great time with it.  And they managed to come out of it with just candy and no bruises.

My beautiful sister, Adria, giving her first talk in Arabic. Yeaahhhh!  She did really good (from what I could tell) and you should see how their little group just keeps growing!

For the most part, I had an amazing time and am now kicking myself for not taking more pictures.  But now I'm thawed out in Nicaragua again ready to get back to work.