Too close for comfort

This is in honor of all the fun women at work who act just like my mother!

Oh How I Miss Guatemala!

I can't believe how much I still think about the mission Xela!  Every day there is something that happens that makes me miss or think about it.  (I'm not exaggerating when I say every day.) I always hear that nothing lasts forever, but I still feel like I'm waking up in the humidity, eating quesadillas for breakfast, tamales for lunch, and a giant pan of fried rice for dinner; with, of course, fresh sandilla and mango along the way. 

I love talking to some of the people on the phone.  It's always exciting to answer the phone and hear, "halo?  Elder coax?  como esta?"  and then I get to play the guessing game to figure out who's calling.  (They never say "this is so and so.")  They just start talking and telling me things, sometimes they ask for money.  (I wish I had some to give them) Maybe some day . . . 

So for all of you who have never been to Guatemala, here is a sneak peak at the Celestial Kingdom.

Ahhhh Tikal!!

Most beautiful place on earth!

La Familia Puac!! I miss everyone so much!

Mangos as big as your head! 

Sweater

This sweater was knit by my sister-in-law Cynthia.  She is a knitting superhero!  It has an amazing cable pattern (the photo doesn't do it justice) and it is sooooo warm!  I love it.  Thanks Cynth!

MACINTOSH

I'm a fan of Macs!

Romney Beer

I thought this was very clever. The best part is he autographed it!

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