33

I turned 33 while in Hawaii. It was a relaxing birthday no big hurrah, just spent it with the family as they packed up to head home. Joel an I had one more night there.

As I reflect on my last year of life it was filled with transitions. New baby, good bye to close friends, sold our house, blessed with a beautiful house to live in. Quit my job at the Portland Art Museum. Got a new job at Compassion Connect. Our church is growing and exciting to see how God is molding and shaping us. It's been a stretching, beautiful, life-giving season!

As I look ahead to my 33rd year I am excited to see more stability. More of a rhythm of life. I am a steady Eddie... So, stability is a good thing for me. Haha! I'm excited to see how I can be used by God this year...how my family will grow and learn. I can't believe I will have a ONE year old and FIVE year old in a few weeks. I was going to write down 33 goals for the year or 33 something something. But I am not sure I'm up for that sort of challenge. I feel like I am learning to simplify instead of adding right now. Maybe later. Maybe I when I am a little less sleep deprived. Thank you for the masses amount of birthday wishes from near and far! It made my day extra special!

Hawaii

We got to spend a week on the beautiful island of Oahu, Hawaii. We got to celebrate a beautiful wedding and have a Tran family vacation. My parents, siblings, their spouses, and my niece were able to spend to all take time off to hang at the beach, eat good food and spend quality time together. The kids did great through all the traveling. They loved playing in the sand and water. It was no agenda, relaxing, and filling! We love good food! The weather wasn't too hot or too cold. Kinda windy though. It was just good to be with family.