Keolanani Kinghorn

I just can't seem to get back into my blog quite the same way I was before I left for vacation, but I'm determined to mend my ways. The most exciting thing to happen since I have gotten back is my sister-in-law's wedding reception. It was a blast. I was sort of the designated photographer. So, here are some of my favorite shots from the night....

So, my mother and step dad adopted stranded puppies and I got to visit them. "Whoever said you can't buy happiness forgot about puppies." Gene Hill

So, we're back in Hawaii and it is lovely. The humidity takes some getting used to, but it is totally worth it. Life has sorta just taken over everything, as it often does. Work seems to occupy most of my time. Then, when I am not working, Relief Society duties seem to suck me in. So, here is a bit of what I have been up to since coming back to Hawaii... Goodbye Party for Miles Here is my wonderful Relief Society Here is the most hard-working and wonderful missionary couple in the world, The Barkers. They just left and We miss them.                                              I saw the final Harry Potter Movie, with the REAL Harry Potter Harry with the fans ;)  Here was my lovely start to our year and a half anniversary.  A few of my Asian boys (Work) My co-worker who the keeps me sane, wonderful Sheri...

Hungary was not what I expected, but more than I could have hoped for. I guess that can be expected when you visit a place so near to the heart of your best friend (In my case Phil).  Philip was called to serve his mission (For the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) in Hungary. He lived there from 2005-2007.  Hungarian is notorious for being one of the hardest languages to learn in the entire world. It is commonly found on lists of the top three hardest languages. Phil lived a year in the country before he felt like he could communicate effectively and that was pretty common for most missionaries.  I got to Hungary only knowing a few key phrases like  Jó éjszakát  (Good night), szia (hello and good bye), köszönöm (Thank you) so I was pretty shocked when the first family we stayed with spoke about as much English as I did Hungarian. The first place we stayed was in  Győr  with Katinka, an adorable lady  who Phil baptized al...