Wow! Over a month has gone by and I haven't written anything! Wow, wow, wow. Well, here we go - a myriad of pictures and short descriptions to summarize the last six weeks of life. 

We went home December 18th and were so excited despite having to be at the PDX airport at 4:30am. Thanks Blake Brinkman for waking up and driving us there so very early in the morning!

Upon arrival we were greeted by some of our favorites! My precious Mom and the Davidsons! We just love them!
 

After a quick stop at Johnnies Charcoal Broiler for burgers we were home at my parents where Christian got to play with Rex! He loved it and Rex hadn't forgotten him!

 

And of course, a quick stop to Dad's office before heading to Okeene. Couldn't have appreciated this man's hugs more that night!

Christian's family was so fun! We celebrated eating at Chick-fil-A together, shopping and then on to Christian's favorite place, La Feria Latina.

La Feria Latina is a grocery store in Oklahoma City that also has the most amazing restaurant inside. They serve authentic Mexican and Guatemalan dishes and have the most delicious sweet bread ever. 

Stephanie and Kenzie - Christian's cousins

Sarah and I - She is also Christian's cousin.

Us enjoying La Feria Latina and Christian expressing his complete excitement to be there.

These are the seasonings from Christian's mom's (Nellie) home made, authentic Guatemalan tamales. They are to die for. She takes an entire day to prepare the spices, fillings, plantain leaves, then mixes them all up and cooks them until late in the night. We eat them when we celebrate Christmas at midnight! So fun. So so fun!

After spending a week in Okeene with the Madrids, it was time to head to the Odor's... this is my dad and I.

A few of the decorations and the long table that actually did fit the ENTIRE family. So fun! We love big gatherings!

This is my Grandaddy (mom's dad). He is sooooooooo kind!

These are my Papa and Nana (dad's parents). They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this December so we celebrated them at Christmas. What a legacy and sweet inheritance in the Kingdom they have given us by loving each other and Jesus for so long!

Celebrated New Years with these crazies - I mean couldn't love them more.

Here's more of the fun from New Years!

When we got back to Portland, one of my very favorite friends showed me that SHE CAN READ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And then, because God is so kind and just knew how homesick we were going to be leaving all our friends and family in Oklahoma, these two came to visit! Kevin and Michelle took their time off to come love on us with their two kiddos. Amazing. We could not have been more blessed by them and the kindness of God in the timing of when they came out. 

Last week, we saw the largest snow flakes we have ever seen. They didn't stick but they were the size of our palms as they fell from the sky. I attempted taking pictures directly of the snowflakes with my iPhone but did not succeed. So, this one will have to suffice.



Now that you have the update on Christmas vacation, I'll next fill everyone in on Church planting in the Northwest and the transition from a more traditional Sunday service to more of a house church type model. So excited to tell you all about that in another post!