who wouldn't want to live here?

Hello all! It's been a while. Last night Jason and I went over to Presque Isle Park (3 minute drive) and were able to take great pictures and enjoy some time together. We love it up here. I have never lived in a place like this. Yesterday I was on my way home from the bank and while I was waiting at the stop light and I looked ahead and there was a HUGE ship/barge just sitting there. I just had to investigate, so instead of turning I went straight and not only was this ship sitting there, but there was other one pulling away from the ore dock. I love that at any time of the day, in any weather, there is always something beautiful to find even if it's just out the window. And if it's not right out the window, you don't have to go very far at all. It's hard being away from family though, I feel like we miss out on so much, but at the same time, we know this is where we are supposed to be even if it gets a little rough sometimes.
A prayer request for all of you: Jason and I both need jobs. I quit mine (maybe a little too hastily, but hind sight is 20/20) and Jason thought he was going to be able to keep the job he has now, which would have been great for him, but they decided to keep on the people that have been there the longest. So needless to say, we could really use some work.
Other than that we are doing great up here. We have one week of classes left, and after that jason will be done for the semester. I will have exams the first week of may and then i will be done with all these science classes...yuck! We are both taking summer classes. Jason is taking two and I am taking one that will last a month. I am taking my class out of necessity and jason is taking his so he keep learning. (seriously, where did i find this man?)
We are looking forward to seeing ALL of the snow gone and for the flowers to bloom and warm breezes and spring showers. I have to believe that we are done with the snow and that spring is very, very close! But, I won't hold my breath!
I will throw this out there too, If anyone is looking for a mini vacation this summer, Marquette is so amazing in the summer. There is a campground about a mile from us and about 2 miles from the lake. There is a lot of stuff going on UP here this summer. Ok I will quit trying to beg for visitors, I know it's a looooooooong drive, believe me I know! :)












The landscape pictures are from last night. The one in this corner is me standing on a rock, but all you can see of me is my reflection. The other two were taken while I was home last weekend (so great to be home!) Andrea and her boyfriend Tim and the other is my precious niece, Emily. I know that you guys don't know her, but she is so important to me so I wanted to show her off!
I hope everyone has a great weekend and enjoy the nice weather!