Ok....so this is my official debut into the blogging world. My first post was a warm-up. I'm hoping that this will be a good way for our family and friends to be able to get updates and pictures of our growing family. Just like everyone else, I never make the time to keep in touch with everyone like I should :) That being said, I don't even know if anyone will read this, but at least I'm making an effort, right?!



I can't believe that May is upon us. Our baby, Jackson, is going to turn 1 year old this month. I am still amazed that he is in our lives. He is growing so fast and changing so much -- at warp speed it seems. His latest "firsts" include waving bye-bye and winking (blinking both eyes at the same time.) He has been crawling for about a month. He is getting used to going to the sitter, Ms. Patty. I am not doing as well----experiencing mommy guilt. However, I have realized that after existing on 3-4 hours of sleep per day for almost a year, sleep is a very good thing. ( I work nights and was very reluctant to put Jackson in daycare) Little did I know I wasn't doing myself or Jackson any favors by trying to be super mom. (or my family for that matter) Sleep deprivation contributes to all things bad----including post pardum depression. I will save that topic for a latter date.



The girls are so ready for school to be over. Report cards just came out. Drum roll........Alex and Cecilia both made almost straight A's. We are soo proud of them. Alex is on the honor roll at Eagle Ridge Middle School. They are also excited about summer vacation. We are planning to visit Grandma and Grandpa Smith at the end of June. It will be our first plane ride with Jackson....should be interesting. They are then going to Florida with their Mom. Lucky!

Last but not least, we are trying to plan a trip to Arkansas in August to visit Grandma and Grandpa Larsen. Whew.

I will get some updated photos together to post next time. Our dinosaur computer takes forever to download.

Guess that is all for now! xoxoxox