Is it already November?! Where has this year gone! After being away from Utah for almost six months, I decided to take a little vacation to go home and see family and friends! I landed on Thursday night, my parents picked me up and we went to dinner at Wingers – one of my favorites! Friday I headed up to Logan, where I met up with Emma! We went up to campus and walked around a little and met up with my little brother – Dave. Friday night Emma, Scott, Matt and I went to dinner and a movie. Saturday I stopped by the Cache Valley Mall to visit friends who I use to work with! Lunch with Dave, then headed down to Salt Lake City with Matt to go to Thriller! We met up with his brother and sister-in-law and went to dinner at this cute little restaurant called “Em’s” before heading off to the show!

Sunday, I went to church, and just hung out at home! My mom made manicotti for dinner – which is one of my favorite meals! She even bought me my favorite kind of ice creme - Ben and Jerry's Half Baked! Monday, I went out to breakfast with my mom and her friend, then shopping! We mainly went to scrapbook stores because there are not any good scrapbook stores in Portland, but I also got a new sweater and some new shoes! Later that night, I met up with some friends from Utah State who live in Salt Lake, and we went rollerskating – and it was a blast! The top picture is me and Ben, and then me and Adam. Tuesday I spent at home packing, and just hanging out with my parents before heading to the airport. I met up with my friend, Kevin, who works near the airport, and we went out to dinner before I headed off to the airport and back to Portland! It was a great trip and a nice break from the stresses of work and life here in Portland, although I’m glad to be back!