Blessed

Alot has happened in two weeks :)

Wednesday, January 13th, we went to exchange Connor's new shoes that I had bought for him. I ended up finding some really cute Puma shoes that are easy to put on him. After that, we went to Olive Garden for supper, and then back in time to watch American Idol.

Friday afternoon, we headed to my parents, but my brother and dad were at camp, and Mike went ice fishing with his friends, and my mom and I hung out with the kids.

I have been thinking about going to Disney World for a while, but wasn't sure if it was a good idea bringing the kids next year, since they would only be 4.5 and just about 3.

Saturday morning, they had a Disney show on tv, and Bella was quite intrigued by all of it. It was then that I decided that we would look into going to Florida in April 2011. My mom went and got a big plastic jar and gave her some change to start her fund. It is so funny to see her looking all over the house for quarters! The money fairy even came on Saturday night! We had a great weekend baking cookies and she made a snowman and played outside with grammy and Connor.

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Monday, January 18th, Bella stayed home with daddy and he took her to the Dr. to check out a rash that was developing in her armpit and down her side. We were thinking that it could possibly be strep, but Dr. said it was just from the dry air. Daddy took her to McDonalds for a happy meal and rented a Dora movie, and she had a great day :) The day turned even better when he got a call asking permission to check his references. I worked late that night, but came home to a happy household :)

By Tuesday afternoon, he got another call that his references gave very high recommendations, and that they would like to do a background check next. We spent the night watching American Idol and in happy/hopeful moods :)

Wednesday, we did a very much needed grocery trip, so Bella and I started while Connor and daddy went to Walmart. Somehow Connor lost one of his brand new $30 shoes at Walmart and it is nowhere to be found. Later when Connor was napping, Bella and I ran to the mall for a birthday gift for her friend, Madison's 3rd birthday party next weekend. I also had a couple gymbucks to spend, so we stopped at gymboree for some spring clothes also.

Thursday, Mike ended up going to the chiropractor because his back has been bothering him again. I practiced taking some pictures of the kids with my new lens, and we ordered Olive Garden to go- salad and fondue. yummmmm!

He took Connor home early on Friday since we need two cars and he would have to stay back in town to schedule a physical for the job. Bella and I got to my parents, had pizza hut, and hung out with the family. She is practicing tracing letters and doing a wonderful job. We are so proud of her.

Saturday, grammy and Bella made a "Dora Lunch." It was apple empanadas, arroz con leche, and cowboy cookies from her "Dora's sharing day" book. I sampled it but wasn't a fan, especially since Mike and I met friends out for supper later that night. We had a great time visiting with friends that we don't see too often. The weather isn't too nice today, so Bella and I left early.

We hope he is offered a position soon. We are counting our blessings :)