Memorial Day Getaway

I had this dream of flying to Switzerland and staying in a cottage in the mountains for Memorial Day Weekend. Ha. I laugh out loud as I type that. In my dreams. When I marry rich, people. When I marry rich. 

I had been having a rough couple of weeks so I decided what I needed, more than anything, was my family. 

So I ventured North for HOME. 

Yes, I drove 12 hours (okay, well I made it in 11. Shhh it's fine). 

Oh, Portland, Oregon!

I forgot how slow people drive there. 

I forgot how therapeutic long road trips alone are (I know, I'm crazy). Listening to music, Dr. Pepper in hand, watching the sunset--it's so calming and healing. 

I forgot how beautiful and green and luscious Oregon is. 

I forgot how much I love sleeping in my own bed.

I forgot how obsessed with Monopoly Deal my family is. When people ask what I did this weekend? My response: Oh, we played Monopoly Deal every single night. We are so cool. 

I forgot how much I love my family. They just get me. Ya know? 

I forgot how much I want to steal Brizzy as my own child. 

I forgot how much I laugh with my siblings. 

Rose Festival Carnival rides in the pouring down rain. I almost threw up. 

I forgot how cathartic long, emotional conversations with my parents can be. 

I forgot how much I love my friends in Oregon. 

I forgot how many people have dogs there. And how incredibly jealous I am of them. 

Pyrenees dogs! They were like bears. I want them so bad.
I swear, I want a dog more than anything. Anything. 

I forgot how hilarious it is to watch a basketball game in the Ainge home: my dad yelling, my mom commenting and gasping and Landon rolling his eyes. Classic. 

Go Celtics!!!

Too perfect. 

I forgot how much fun it is to be home. 

please ignore the quality of these pictures. Still waiting on that nice camera ;)

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There are a couple of hilarious videos of Brizzy talking and dancing from my mini vacation. Go add me on iPhone app: socialcam to see them. I am far too lazy to add them right now. 

Have you guys found that app? My goodness, it's awesome!

Sierra Ainge.

Go find me. 

This weekend was exactly what I needed. 

I needed the rejuvenation and perspective of getting away.

Thank you for your patience, love and understanding my fellow Oregonians. You know who you are. 

Now, ask me if I can focus on school. 

Hint: the answer is no. 

xoxo.