Snowcalypse!

Colin and Mandie in the snow in front of our house

So, while all of my Texas friends in Dallas were iced in for four days, we had our own Snowcalypse here in Michigan!  Last Tuesday, the weather forecast for our area simply stated "Blizzard," and Colin and I said "why do we live here?!?" We received about a foot of snow over the course of the evening (which Colin promptly had to spend hours shoveling the next day), and MSU actually cancelled classes on Wednesday, which was only the third time that the university has closed in thirty years!  Colin and I enjoyed our snow day, but were grateful that we didn't have the nasty ice that our Texas friends had!

In other news, Colin has taken his comprehensive exams and will find out if he passed them soon.  One step closer to being Dr.!  He has also set his doctoral chamber recital date for March 20, which is required for graduation from the program. The fact that we will be finished with our sojourn in Michigan by the end of the semester is beginning to set in, and we are starting to plan for the next chapter of our lives with great anticipation!  Keep us in your prayers during this exciting, yet stressful time.

You can view our whole winter album by clicking here. Photos include the bowl trip to Orlando, our friend Armand's conducting recital, and our snow pictures.

Savannah and Charlotte digging in the snow in the backyard

Our Christmas penguins buried in the snow!

Photo album link: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2413787&id=9203837&l=5e1b5d714b