It's Not Goodbye, It's I'll See You Later

Well, after over 3 weeks of visiting Matt in Midland, TX, tonight will be the last. At least for a little while. I have had a wonderful time! Since I have been here we went to a play, went to a barbecue, decorated the house, went to Ruidoso NM, Had my ahem, 24th birthday, hosted his family, and most importantly, spent some much needed time together. I can't believe I am saying this, but I am sad to leave West Texas. Not really the West Texas part, but the life I have enjoyed while visiting Matt. Cooking dinners and watching movies and just being together has been great. Here's a little highlight reel via pictures.

Matt's Souvenirs from Costa Rica. I drove to Midland almost immediately after I got home. I missed him so much!

Our first home cooked meal together in the new house.

Reliving my Costa Rica experience (and expertise!) I bought a pineapple and cut it up myself! Also began collecting things to put into the composter that I brought with me to give to Matt.

Oh the composter. I hope that Matt keeps up with this while I am gone! I put it together myself and I have been really good about putting things in it. I even got a rake out and "mixed" it the other day. We're gonna have some awesome dirt in a few months. Even more importantly, we are keeping food waste out of land fills, and it's just a fun science project!

Our stop in Roswell NM was priceless. We brought back "Alien Ale" beer. So cute!

Our trip to Ruidoso NM. It was such a wonderful weekend together. That place is beautiful. This is a great memory.

My 24th birthday. Matt made it perfect. He is so wonderful, I felt like a princess for the day.

It started with breakfast and flowers in the morning and ended with an iPhone, Dinner, AND a movie!

Matt's sister, her son Ian (above) and his parents all came to visit last weekend. It was a really great time. It was great to have them all here. His parents were so dedicated that they were even willing to sleep on air mattresses. Hopefully we'll have a 3rd bed by the time everyone gets together her again. Ian is the sweetest baby. I am super excited to officially be an "aunt" in May.

Lisa schooled me at DDR. I think this is a picture of her telling me how it's done. Wine + DDR= great family fun.

I had a wonderful vacation! It's back to reality on Monday, but not before my family has a "reunion" of sorts. We are going to the Illinios river for the weekend with a TON of family. It will be the perfect ending to the perfect summer.

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