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Saturday, August 4, 2012

I've had the most amazing summer anyone could ever have

Guys. I can't even put into words how happy, blessed, amazed I feel right now. I am currently driving to my new home with my family from our family reunion in Arizona. It's pretty much the end of my summer. I leave for school in a week, so this week will be spent unpacking, resting, and packing again. I need to wind down and prepare for senior year. But I'm going to this "home" I've never been to, so hopefully I will be able to find some peace and rest.

I made it home from Europe in one piece - despite leaving 2 days early - and was picked up and taken care of by my bestie Olivia. The last few days in Innsbruck were spent preparing for the final recital and doing a good bit of shopping. I went way overboard on souvenirs. And since I skipped out on the trip to Italy, I bought myself a cute outfit - yay! Friday night I spent in Munich at a Marriott and it was wonderful! I received free room service, wifi, and breakfast - in addition to a comfy bed and a tv on which to watch the opening ceremony of the Olympics. The next day I made my flight (upgraded to economy comfort!), made it through customs really easily, and arrived home in the U.S. super happy to be here. Though I miss Europe incredibly much!

Monday I had a couple doctors appointments that went not so great - but I was so glad to be at MY doctor who was an American, haha. My family was already in Arizona at the reunion so I was still on my own, but my friends took really good care of me. Tuesday the three of us hung out then I went to the airport - I was SO ready to get to my family!! Well, I arrived in Nashville to find a 3 hour delay - I almost lost it there in the gate area. But I eventually made it to Phoenix where my dad was waiting and then we headed to the resort after stopping for burgers at In-N-Out.

The family reunion was with my dad's parents and 5 of his 8 sisters. I had SUCH a great half week there. It was soooo good to see family that live far away. And I got to hang out with my cousins that I get to see far too infrequently. We hiked, played cards, had wii dance and karaoke tournaments and went out for icees. I drove my cousin's truck, we won a game of pool, and we made giant s'mores. And some of us stayed up talking til 4 this morning. Good times. AND I'm still Ross's favorite. Wow. All in all I feel so very loved after the reunion.

After I get home and upload pictures and such I will post a Europe trip re-cap. So many amazing experiences that I can't wait to share!