Thursday, December 31, 2009

We finally have a job...

With the scholarship payback looming over our heads, we've had a stressful few months of trying to figure out where we'd end up for the next four years. It ultimately came down to two good choices, both of which offered him a spot.
We had to choose between this little dot on the map in the midwest...
And this:




Needless to say, we went with Hawaii. Jason will be working in a small rural clinic on the North Shore of Oahu. So, every day we'll see the ocean and beautiful views of the Ko'olau mountains




And we get to live right by this



We feel so fortunate to be able to do our payback in such a beautiful spot of the world where our kids will learn so much about culture and be exposed to a more relaxed, less competitive lifestyle for a while. A few months ago we thought we would be destined for either American Samoa or an indian reservation. The site in Hawaii came up just at the right time. Maybe the scholarship wasn't such a bad deal after all...

(Girl's trip 2011 in hawaii anyone?!)








Sunday, December 27, 2009

New Arrival!

It's a Girl! Sophia Juliet
Born December 2nd
6 lbs 4 oz
17 3/4 inches long


We have successfully brought another beautiful baby girl into the world. She such a perfect precious baby. Needless to say, we are all wrapped around her tiny little finger (especially daddy, who is snuggling with her every chance he gets) We couldn't be happier and I couldn't have asked for a better birthday or Christmas present than this sweet little bundle of joy. It has taken me a little while to post this but this season has been a little busy for our family. Ten days after the baby was born Eden was also baptized. So I had to add that announcement as well. She is so grown up now and I love hanging out with her! What a fun stage she is in!

Anyway, I think I am the luckiest mom in the world and my life is perfect! God has given me so much more than I have asked for or deserved and I feel truly blessed! Anyway, love you all!

P.S. I can't find a pink double stroller! I am now finding out they are only made in singles (like no one has more than one girl!) So, if anyone knows of any place or website that sells pink or more girly double strollers let me know.