Michelle's Graduation and Party!!!

As you probably know by now Michelle graduated with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences this past week (technically she graduated in August, but walked this past week). Both the University ceremony and the College Convocation were good and not too long. It pays to graduate in the fall instead of the spring. Michelle's parents flew from out from Michigan and we enjoyed there visit, and they enjoyed the warm weather (see previous post!).

Friday night we had a raucous graduation bash at our house. Many of our friends were able to attend and we had a great time. I made a coconut flan that was a big hit and one of Michelle's friends brought a chocolate fountain.

Below you will see Michelle in her graduation uniform, and a low quality video of her name being called out and my feeble cheer!

It's Cold!!!!!

We arrived in Michigan today and it was 1 degree when we landed!!! I am sure it is even colder now. Michelle and I seriously considered getting back on the plane to head back to Phoenix. Hopefully our blood is not too thin from living in the heat and we can enjoy our stay here....

Watch Michelle Graduate LIVE!!!

Michelle is graduating tomorrow and I wanted to invite you all to watch the ceremonies online. Go to: http://www.asu.edu/graduation/geninfo/isvideo.html and follow the instructions!

Time for me to slow down...

I love the holiday season! I don't love the craziness that seems to be a mandatory part of the season. I have been frantically trying to get Christmas cards done (because I didn't get any out last year, yikes!!), and as I was contemplating the million other tasks I need to get done between now and Christmas and feeling overwhelmed. I have a lot of important things to do--my house is an explosion currently, I am supposed to be studying for the GRE which I am taking on Monday, all of the primary lists need to be updated before I leave for Christmas, I need to get graduation announcements printed and sent out, and a few other things I am sure I am currently forgetting. It is amazing to me how one month can get so bogged down--December isn't even a third over and I am going nuts!

Anyway, I just thought I'd take a moment to remind myself that I should be enjoying the time of year and taking time to remember why I love the Christmas season. I love the peace I feel as I strive to be more like Christ. I am going to have to work a little harder at cutting things out/back so that I can enjoy that feeling of peace, as well as the time I get to spend with family and friends. I need to give myself permission to not get everything done--especially the nonessential things. I am feeling pretty good about that! I hope that each of you are finding time to enjoy the holiday season. Merry Christmas!