Happy New Year, New Semester

Happy New Year!

To be completely honest, I have been bad about updating this blog. I promise I will do better this year!

Quick run-down on recent events:

Dec 11: In Light In Food Drive. The food drive was a huge success! With all the donations, three of my friends and I bought and delivered food to 6 families, a total of 34 people. The families were very appreciative for the help! Thank you to all that donated, this was by far my favorite day on the island yet.
Some highlights:

Dec 19 - Jan 4: Blake and I spent the holidays in Texas. It was a much needed vacation back to the states. We did so many fun things, and had some quality friends and family time. I didn't take pictures of everything, but here are some highlights:

Shrek the Halls - Ice Sculptures at the Gaylord Texan...REALLY COLD!

Bob (my stepdad), Hayden (Bob's grandson), and mom

Rhett and Kathryn, Rhett's girlfriend, and our puppies, before going out dancing

YUMMY FOOD! We ate soo many delicious things while we were home.
We had sushi at our  Friends Christmas dinner in San Antonio

Celebrated Blake's parent's wedding anniversary with them 

Went to the Texas A & M bowl game, my dad is in this picture

Gig Em sunglasses!

Surprise birthday cake from Anna and Scott! 

Going out on New Years

Big Hair Cut Day - beforehand

11 inches later, donated to Locks of Love

new 'do

I took a bunch of sunset pics on my new camera

Now we are back in Dominica, and Blake has started his 4th semester of med school. We missed our 1-year Dominica anniversary, courtesy of our vacation, and now we only have 4 months to go before we head back to the states.

Looking back on the past year, I'm very thankful for the opportunities we have been given, and appreciate our time out here on the island. We look forward to the year ahead, and the exciting transition to 5th semester.