home again home again

Coming back from a vacation is hard. Especially this one. I just spent about ten days being mostly alone, running errands for my great aunt, catching up on some Jeopardy with her, and having an all around amazing time. Waking up every morning in a different bed, a different setting, with a different routine was so refreshing.
But now I'm back, and I deeply apologize to you faithful readers for not giving you more updates!

At the moment, I'm returning emails like a mad woman. I feel like I have so much to do, as most people  probably feel when they get back from a long trip. And I also have some unfortunate news:
My great aunt (not the one I was staying with) passed away yesterday morning. She has been suffering for months and years now, trying to recover from brain bleeds and strokes. Her passing has honestly been a relief for the family, because we know that she is now in a better place, but everyone is still sad.

-hannah

Just a quick update!

I will not be posting again until Monday. Just thought I'd let you know! Lot's of photos to come!

I'm BAAAACK!!!!!!!!!!

Yes blog world, I have returned! My vacation was amazing, relaxing and just generally fun.

At first being by myself was strange, but after the first day I was perfectly fine.

Did I cry when my family drove away? Almost.

Did I cry when I had to leave my aunt's? Almost.

Did I cry when I saw my family waiting for me in a parking lot? Did I cry when I saw Mark hanging out the window waving and then dancing around like a maniac when we pulled into the parking lot? Did I cry when they all came running towards me? Did I cry when they gave me a huge group hug?

Of course not. :)

I didn't snap too many photos at my aunt's but when I was at the mountains with my family I went crazy :)

Above is a picture of Pink Piggy. I've had her since I was a baby and of course she had to come ;)

When me and my grandma and my other great aunt were driving to meet my family we stopped at a bead store. 

It. Was. So. Beautiful. In. There.

And then in the mountains:

"I'm the tin man!"

For a week I read, wrote, drew, took photos, watched TV and enjoyed my peace and quiet. I said to my mom, "I could easily have stayed for another week." (Just because it was so relaxing, nothing against my family!)

I hope I get to do it next year!! And I got a very special gift from my aunt. I don't feel comfortable posting the gift here so if you would care to know, just shoot me an email!

The results you've all been waiting for!

Ladies and gentlemen, the moment you've all been waiting for, THE RESULTS OF MY PHOTO CONTEST AND GIVEAWAY!! *excited screams*
The giveaway results first! the winner of this lovely necklace:

is................... SHELLEY!!

Congrats Shelley! 

And now, the PHOTO CONTEST RESULTS!!

The honorable mention goes too:

Tay! Great job Tay! Here's your award:

The runner-up photo is:

 Hayhay's! Here are your prizes Hayhay:

a pair of donut earrings and:

An award featuring your photo

And the GRAND PRIZE photo goes too:

Cornet Crazie!!

Here are your prizes:

A makeover featuring the "Just For You" package from Olive Tree, valued at $25, and

Yeah, I threw in a bracelet :)

Guys, this was a blast! I won't be able to mail your prizes to you for at least a week because of my trip but when I get back I'll shoot you an email to get your addresses!

Thanks so much for participating!