The Next Generation

Seemingly overnight The Marsh family has welcomed the next generation.  For so many years little Jaylin (second from the left) had to fend for herself, but last year she had a new cousin Elizabeth (on my sisters lap).  In the last year three more Marsh Cousins were added to the mix.  Welcome to the madness Lily, Aubree and Kenzie.  Hope you have as many years of fun together as your parents and I did.

Very 80s Christmas

 My mother has saved an extraordinary amount from our childhood.  Since my niece was born, slowly the items have been coming out of storage.  I was so happy to see Miss Piggy and Kermie when I came in the door this year for Christmas. 

 I checked out my old matchbox cars including the orange Dukes of Hazard car and also all the Star Wars Action Figures.  No I didn't have brothers.  My sister and I just liked cars and a little Sci-Fi.

 Darth Vader and The Storm Troopers

 C3PO and R2D2

 Lea, Hans Solo and Luke Skywalker.  Always confusing to me which is the brother and which is the boyfriend.....

And these guys plus 4 or 5 more.  None of which I know who they are....do you?

Holiday traditions

This weekend was filled with some old holiday favorites:The Kandy Kane Ball on Sat night and Holiday Tea at The Drake on Sunday. 

Honestly, Kandy Kane Ball wasn't the scene I remember it being in the past. There was a photo booth, so Tara and I created our own fun. We must have taken 20 pictures.

Photobooths never get old. 

But these last to are my favorites, because I look so very strange in them both: totally creepy in the first and doing my walrus impersonation in the second.

Mason Jar Obsession

Last night I had some of my most favorite friends over for some holiday cheer. Seemed like a perfect time to try some of my ideas for the Mason jars I bought recently. 

Epson Salt Candles

Homemade Cranberry Margaritas

I have one more DIY idea for my mason jars, but that will have to wait until after Xmas to post!

Luxury Hotel Holiday Lobby Bar Crawl

This year my friends Tara and Beth invited me along on their annual Luxury Hotel Lobby Bar Crawl.  Each year a small group of ladies head to some of the more beautifully decorated hotels for a cocktail and a photo around the tree.  The night started out with a quick visit to the Intercontinental.

Next stop was the Trump Hotel

Then on to the Peninsula.

Our stay at Peninsula was extended longer than expected, as you can see we started to entertain ourselves with the photo shoot.

Final stop was The Drake Hotel. We found a bar in the basement which has been there since 1933. It was spectacular and I will head back there sometime for sure!

Overall it was a fantastic girls night out.  I can't wait until next year!

Interview of the Week

I had the first of the 7 interviews I have scheduled this month yesterday.  

While I probably won't and shouldn't blog about all my interviews, the strengths and weaknesses of each position, I think many of you would be interested in this one.

It was my second interview at Spectrum Medical Group in Grand Rapids.

For those of you who have moved away but heard things about good old GR's medical mile-it's for real.  The growth and opportunity at Spectrum is unbelievable.  Spectrum Health was voted Top 10 Health Systems for the past two years, among more famous such as Mayo and Kettering.

TOP TEN. 

They already have a major reasearch influence at VanAndel Institute and the Michigan State Medical School is beautiful.  There is a Cancer Center, a beautiful Children's Hospital, and a  Heart Center.  Neurosciences are exploding with a very well known neurosurgeon and neurologists coming this year.  There are huge plans for a bariatric/digestive disease center in the future, and then, my true passion....transplant.  Heart transplants are already there.  Others may be on the way. 

I am honored and excited to say, I have my first job offer and it is in my home town. 
Overwhelmed.  Excited.  Conflicted.  Thankful.

Regardless of what I decide is right for my career and my future- there are amazing things happening in the health care community in Grand Rapids.