The snow is gone (finally), and the kids have returned to school after a week of cancellations. Although we get a bit of snow here, and it is beautiful for a few days, I am glad it's not a regular occurrence here in the winter. Of all the things that I miss about living more North, 5 months of snow is not one of them.

Things are moving along down here. I can't believe we are half way through January. Josh will celebrate his 9th birthday this Sunday. He is so excited to be in his last year of single digits. He is doing really great in school. All A's and B's this in school this quarter (except Reading which he missed a B by 2 points.). He ended up with a 100 in Social Studies. Must have gotten THAT gene from Luis!!! His favorite "subject" continues to be P.E. and he is excited for baseball to start soon. (I can't wait either!)

Jonathan came home from school yesterday with a script that he needs to practice. He is going to be on the news at school, and he has to say a few sentences. I love how serious he takes everything. He definitely has a different "bent" than his brother, but that's what makes life so beautiful. He told me the other day that when he grows up, he wants to be an artist and a soccer player. Funny combination, I know, but that's Jonathan-not afraid to be his own person.  I love that about him, most of the time.

Lily is getting so big....she has eight teeth. She left walking for running last week, and I have to make sure I have her hand when we are heading for the car, or else she'll make a bee-line for the road. Thankfully, our driveway is twice as long as the one in Arizona was, and I have a little time to grab her before she becomes a tortilla. She has developed a bit of an attitude (complete with tantrums), something I am attempting to nip in the bud. Her hair has grown to her shoulders, and is very curly. Right now, it's dark brown, darker than both her brothers. We Skyped (video chatted) with Grandma Carmen on New Years,  and she looked so happy to finally get to see Lily.

Everything else on the home front is going smoothly. Luis job continues to be the miracle on Miracle Mile Drive, and our little church is plugging along. We both feel like the Lord is going to do something great in Greenville, and we are excited to be a part. Change is on the way, but God-change is always a good thing! Keep us in your prayers as we listen to the Lord and flow with Him. There is no greater joy than doing a work for the Lord, no matter what kind of work it is! We are about halfway though our 40-day fast, and we have already seen God answer prayers. Can't wait to see what the next half brings.