another wedding wednesday

While on our trip home I got asked to be in another wedding this year. My friend, Mary, asked me to be a bridesmaid and it just so happens that I'll be in town for her big day. In May, I'll fly home to be matron of honor in my sister's wedding, then stay and be a bridesmaid in Mary's wedding. Once I'm done with the wedding festivities, I'll pick up the girls and the 3 of us will fly back to Guam for the summer. 

Mary and I have been friends for a little over 16 years. It's crazy how time flies! I got to see her and hang out twice while visiting last month. I love how no matter how long we don't talk to see each other, we can pick right back up like no time has passed. I love you Emmie, and I can't wait to see you as a beautiful bride!!

mary and I at becky's wedding

mary and I at my wedding

mary, becky and I around 10 years ago

mary, becky and I on halloween years ago

baby it's cold outside

I lived in Northern California for nearly 30 years and have only lived in Guam for a little over a year. It's crazy how quickly you acclimate to a new climate. The weather in Guam is 80s-90s year round, the coldest I've seen it get is 75. During our recent trip to California, it was FREEZING. Night time temps dropped below freezing most nights and the day time highs were in the 40s-50s. Talk about a shock! 

When we landed we had to make a trip to storage first thing because we had no warm clothing. We grabbed our boots, pants, sweaters and jackets to replace our shorts, tank tops and flip-flops. I forgot how much I didn't like winter clothes! I much prefer flip-flops to boots. Even with bundling up, we were both so cold! 

When we picked up Kiera, she had a nasty cough that all of us caught. The cold, dry air made it even worse for George and I. It was like each breath was so cold and drying that it hurt! Believe it or not, we missed the humidity. When we first got to Guam, breathing in that humid air was so amazing. It calmed our cough and quenched our dry, parched throats. 

We definitely enjoyed our trip and spending time with family, but we both have decided we are far better suited for the tropical weather!