California Christmas

Hey Everyone! Sorry it's been awhile, but I figure all of you have been equally busy with the holidays and beginnings of a new year. :)

I'm back in Costa Rica after spending some much need time resting and being with family in the U.S. The month of December was a crazy whirlwind of end of the year activities, packing up the Tutoring Center, and saying goodbye to how things have been for the last year and a half. I arrived in California, tired but thankful to be with family, an endless supply of hot water, and fresh blueberries. It was so refreshing to enjoy time with family and some close friends. I didn't spend as much time traveling around, though I would have loved to haven seen so many of you. During this trip I felt it was crucial to take some time to rest, so I could return to Costa Rica recharged for all the new things 2011 holds for us here. I am glad to say that doing less, seemed to be just the right thing for me. I am excited to be back in Costa Rica and feel ready to dive into all this year holds. The new Tutoring Center looks amazing!!!!! There's over 500 books waiting to be shelved in the new library, and a whole bunch of kids anxious to be a part of all the new Center has to offer. I would love to be able to share it all with you firsthand, so come visit!

Here are a few pictures from my time in the States. I wish I had more to share, but I did a terrible job of documenting. It's something I need to work on this year.