The Collings Family

Liza had her first dentist appointment today. I think she had more fun in that chair than she did at Disneyland - a massage chair that moved up and down, cool sunglasses, cotton candy toothpaste AND best of ALL, her VERY own CHAPSTICK! (for those of you that don't know, chapstick was the one and only thing she asked for Christmas) They also gave her a balloon, 2 prizes and a stuffed teddy bear. Can't wait to go back :)

We had the most wonderful Christmas vacation. It has been 6 weeks since our return and we are still recovering. We love our family so very much and it kills us to be away from them. I swear we spend the entire 14 hour drive back from SLC plotting how we were going to move. This time, I really thought we'd pull the trigger, BUT after 6 weeks, logic finally kicked in. There really is no possible way we could sell our home right now, and while Dave is working from home, his company has asked that we stay within driving distance to a Philips campus - hey, 850 miles is driving distance - right ? :) However, as I walked the halls of my children's school tonight I felt peace. We are in such a wonderful community, they have great teachers and attend the most amazing school. The phrase "if it isn't broken, don't fix it" comes to my mind often. I guess what the heart desires and what is really best for us, isn't always the same. Who knows how long we will be here, ...

There is a story behind these beautiful flowers. In short, Dave is one amazing man. No one else on earth could handle be quite the way he does.

Today was a busy day filled with preschool, church interviews, play dates, finances, Sassy Mei, piano lessons, dance and a music recital. I wonder, will I have anything left to give Eliza when she is as old as Eden? Do younger children really get the shaft? I hope not. We are sure enjoying watching Eden and Luke fall in love with their activities. Being the observer is far more enjoyable than be the participant!

It all started just over 8 years ago... I gave birth to the sweetest little boy. My sweet little boy grew and yesterday, my little boy made a big choice. We love this boy more than words can describe. He is a sweet, gentle, yet strong-willed and determined kid. I am so excited to see what amazing things he is going to do with his life!