The Holidays

The Holidays this year were really busy and really exciting. We were able to celebrate some big events with friends and families. One of my coworkers went through the temple for the first time and my whole Research and Evaluation Department was able to attend with her. It was so exciting to be there with her. My sister and one of my really good friends got engaged as well.

Before we headed to Oregon for Christmas, Jeff and Lauren got engaged! Jeff gave me the key to Lauren's house so we could decorate for a surprise engagement party. I think I am getting old because after going dress shopping with Lauren and her mom, I thought of posting a picture of her dress. Luckily, I quickly remembered the do's and don'ts of social media.

I was pretty proud of some of our engagement puns like meant to me, put a ring on it, check out her rock and he popped the question.

On Christmas Eve Eve (December 23rd) we went to get Mexican food to celebrate my 26th birthday. It's been a tradition that we have done since I was little to help separate my birthday from the Christmas celebrations. It was fun to be there again this Cait since we used to go in high school.

My cousin Becky, her husband Jack, and their baby Henry came over for games. He is the cutest and most intelligent 2-year-old. My favorite was when they put his hat on, he exclaimed "I'm hiding!"

After Daniel proposed, we went to dinner with his parents. They are from Veracruz, Mexico, where Adam served his mission. We really enjoyed meeting them and talking to them.

Amongst all the events, we all flew home this year. This meant a lot of trips to the airport. After dropping off my brother at the Airport in Eugene, Adam and I hiked and explored. I love how pretty Oregon is even in the winter.

One last shot with the PDX carpet on our way back home (yep I called Utah home). I am going to miss it. It might be outdated and odd, but that's how we like it in Portland.