Thursday, June 12, 2008

My Wonderful 'Summer' Adventures Begin
(the longest entry of photos EVER!!! haha)

Norway's Independence Day
17th of mai
Some friends wearing their traditional dress:
a bunad

Jess's going away party :(

We love you and we'll miss you Jess!!



Welcome to the U.S.A!!

First Stop: Kansas City, Missouri

I finally got to meet Dan & Elisa's babe, Caleb
They're great!

Amy was a trooper and drove all the
way from Colorado to see me!!
I love you AMY!!!

Ariel, Leah & I got to catch up:
weddings, weddings, weddings
CONGRATS U TWO!

Next stop: Houghton,Michigan
Home Sweet Home

I hadn't seen my family in 2 years!!!


I also got to hang w/ Christina,
my long lost chum!!


Next stop: Duluth, Minnesota

Reunion with old friends makes
my heart glad!

So happy to see Jordan & her family
I see where Mac gets her smile from :)

KATE!!!! it's been ages!

One of my 'sisters', Em & I



CONGRATULATIONS
MR. & MRS. BARRETT
!!

The Wedding Party

Rebs was absolutely stunning!!
You're so beautiful.



Goodbye Duluth!!!


Final stop: Minneapolis,MN
I got to stay w/ Cara one last night before
heading back to Norway

Cara, Prego Becca, Jessica & I

Met up w/ the old gang

And got to see my good 'ole Jess again!!! hehe


All in all, my time prior to going home as well as being at home was great! i got to spend quality time with a whole lot of great/'crazy' Americans & who could ask for more?? I have to admit that it's been a whirlwind!! Time has flown by and i've had a lot of fun, laughter, tears and goodbyes, but I'm so thankful that I was able to get home. This whirlwind of events only seems to be speeding up as i'm now home & packing for our next adventure: UGANDA!!! we're leaving tomorrow morning...4AM!!! please pray for us & i'll show you more pics when we return on July 7th!

mucho love,
keldog