Blessings, blessings, blessings!

Lately I have been trying to count my blessings and I have realized that I have so many more than I thought. I was getting discouraged about Colin not receiving any invitations for radiology interviews. We had prayed about leaving the surgery pursuit and heading in the direction of radiology and we knew by the end of the day that that is what we had to do. So, we have pursued that course for the past 4 months and to no avail. It has been very frustrating. Colin did have an ER spot offered to him here, in Cleveland, at the same hospital for next year. Up side- we wouldn't have to move, Mia could stay in the same pre-school she loves so much, we wouldn't have to pack and move, we have great insurance, a nice ward, a friend or two and many more reasons. The down side - 3 more very cold winters in Cleveland and this one isn't done yet. Obviously the ups outweigh the downs. But I thought that the Lord wanted us to do radiology so where was our door? Why wasn't he giving me what we wanted? It hit me right then, I remember I was walking into my bathroom, I get what I want everyday and I am so spoiled. So I haven't gotten the million dollars yet but that's beside the point, I have a warm house, a great family and my health, blessings that I could take forever counting. I love life and am so grateful for all that I have. If we are supposed to stay here than we will and I will love it! Or at least learn to really like it.

Merry Christmas!

We took some really great pictures of the kids Christmas Eve in their new P.J.s and then I deleted them all Christmas morning, on accident of course. So here is Christmas day. They weren't nearly as cooperative however. They are still cute aren't they? We had a great 4 day weekend together with Colin. We hope you all had a great Christmas also.

EIEIO-Jack's version

Mia's music class

Mia has music at preschool and loves it!! They incorporate music with movement. The parents were allowed to come and observe. It is just too cute to miss. Mia is wearing bright pink pants and a light pink shirt.

Pressure, pressure, pressure

Okay, all my friends have been bugging me about doing a blog, so here goes. I will work hard to update it and keep you as informed as possible. I enjoy looking at others and keeping up so I hope you do too.