More and More and More Snow!

It just doesn't seem to stop snowing up here! How cool is that! Every day I get home from work I need to go out and throw more snow. It snowed all day yesterday, and it is snowing all day today. I wonder what ever happened to global warming. Thank goodness it isn't up here or the winter sports fanatics (counting myself) would have to keep moving north. On Saturday, there wasn't a cloud in the sky, but frozen crystals were floating by which sparkled in the sun-light. It must have been the 5 degree temps freezing the moisture in the air, causing the frozen crystals to fly by in the wind. I have some video of it and will hope to post it soon. It was so beautiful I could have stood outside all day to watch.

Margie Jo and I started talking about preparing for the holidays right after Thanksgiving, but with Kellen going to Lego League State Finals down in Flint and my procrastination, we didn't send off our Christmas cards until today as well as our family gifts that will have to go out west. The shipping center said they will arrive sometime next week. I suppose that is better than forgetting all-together. Margie Jo put together some really cool gift baskets that I'm sure my parents will love.

I love working with the children that I see at work. Having turned to pediatrics has been the best decision of my career. Some kids are harder to reach than others, but when the tough kids respond it is so cool to see; especially to see the parents observe "firsts" in their kids. I am in great hope that I will be able to work with children as long as I can.

The boys are excited for Christmas, and it has been great to watch Breanna engage in the Christmas season. We are absolutely blessed. As I hear about all that is going on in the world and in our family this past year, I have to be thankful that all we have are the small things that are able to be dealt with without too much blood, sweat, & tears.

We hope to drive to Minneapolis next month to see Margie Jo's grandparents and the kid's great-grandparents as well as go to the Mall of America to play. Hopefully we can swing it so that it fits our schedule. Anyway, all is well. Much love to you all. You know who you are.

MERRY CHRISTMAS 2008!!!