Baby It's Cold Outside...

Well, the temperatures outside feel like a normal Michigan winter. My mom emailed me and told me that her car read -7 degrees outside this morning. Lynchburg is about that cold and on top of that, the schools here are closed because it is too cold for the kids to stand out at the bus stop. So my thought to this is...why is VA different than Michigan or Minnesota when it is in the negative temperatures and they are still going to school? That is just my question of the day. I didn't even know schools were closed till I looked on the news and saw that about every school in the county and city are closed because of a cold temperature advisory...just not something I am still not used to even though I have lived in Lynchburg for 6 years now.

I am thankful it is Friday even though I don't know where the week has gone. I have been so busy with meetings and my new responsibilities at work. Just a lot to do. Working 7am-5pm does not hardly give me enough time in the day to get what I need done because there is so much to do. When you are getting a totally new program started at a huge school, there tends to be a large amount of work involved. I love it though and would not trade it for the world. I am thankful that my job and Peter's job allows us to work overtime and actually get paid for it. That is such a blessing!

Two weeks from yesterday and we close on our new home. I cannot wait to feel the keys in my hand for the first time and know that we have a place of our own! We had a lot of paperwork to get submitted yesterday and everything went smooth for that as well. Everything seems to be falling into place and for that, we are thankful to God. Buying a home is a big 'to do'...those of you who have gone through this process know exactly what I mean. It is not something that should ever be taken lightly and there is a lot of reading involved and definitions that you want to make sure you know the in's and out's of before you sign your name. Thankfully, we have a realtor and mortgage company that knows exactly what they are doing and are able to relay things in an easy manor where we can understand completely. My type A personality kicks into gear during times like this because I am so visual, hands-on, and need to know down to the penny what we will owe for this, that, and the other. Peter and I could not feel more ready for buying this home and cannot wait to move in.

My mom and brother bought plane tickets yesterday to come see Peter and I. My mom is coming in February and my brother is coming in March. My mom is going to help Peter and I get all set up and organized and of course, GO SHOPPING:) Cannot wait for that! I have to sit back and think about how much my mind has switched gears from shopping meaning clothes, to shopping meaning things for our house. Of course, there will always be room for clothes, but now our main priority is getting everything set up for the house. My brother is coming for his Spring Break in March. He found an unbelieveable ticket from Indy staight into Lynchburg. We are very excited to have him come visit us. Peter loves having my brother around and is good for them both.

Have a great weekend everyone! Stay warm and bundle up!