catch up!

We have been on the go solid for a month: CA, MO, TX, LA, KS, OK... Jackson has now been in 6 states before his 6 month birthday... seriously! he has met so much family... so many people in our extended family, too... we are having a blast. Just had to write a little update to catch up before we head out of the country to Puerto Rico for Jacque's Angel Day... its quickly approaching... next week will be the third anniversary. Time is going and going!

Jackson has hit some milestones: he now eats solid food 2-3 times a day... he is sitting up for a whole two minutes unassisted and he scoots on the floor. His hand eye coordination is improving every day and he is just a delight. He LOVES fireworks... no fear, giggles when upside down... again, no fear, and lunges at the dogs to kiss them and pull their hair... I am in for it I know!

Since the adoption was final, Jeff has been transferred back to Houston with a promotion and new position, complete with more money and international travel! We are feeling especially blessed for our patience... over 2 years we lived apart... that is a long time. My hard drive crashed and I was without a computer for a couple weeks!

Top questions everyone asks us:
1. How is Jim, Jeff's Dad? He is improving all the time. Still has lots and lots of blood clots and makes more all the time... but he is a walking miracle. He gains Independence every day. He still goes to physical therapy a couple times a week and has at least one doctor visit weekly... but he is fantastic. Every single day is a gift and a blessing and we totally appreciate it. Mom is even back to work some on a modified schedule...

2. Isn't Kellie moving to TX? The short answer is "i really don't know." The long answer should be left alone... but in the big scheme of things I think yes, eventually she will be coming this way... at least she says she wants to.

3. What's Jeff's new position? Again, I have no idea what his new title is, but it is in the health and safety department and he is responsible for education and training on all points of fuel transport and delivery: refinery, truck, train, barge, oil rig, etc. And there is an emergency response component. He is responsible for even more that I don't even know yet... lots of travel and he is excited for the international travel... He is just excited period. Very happy to have a new position with a new challenge... and of course, IN HOUSTON!!!! about 17 miles from home... Oh , the joys and sweet rewards of patience!

4. How's Jake? Jake is AMAZING! He was accepted into LSU for the fall semester and by some miracle from God, really it was a miracle, Jake was awarded the LAST dorm room on campus! We are feeling blessed for this. We have attended orientation and he is registered for classes. School starts the last week of August. He is so pumped and we are so happy for him. His major remains Industrial Engineering, but I know he continues to explore his options and we support that. He is in Trig this summer at the local community college and has been working almost full time hours at Lifetime Fitness, the posh gym/spa in Cinco Ranch. He and Hannah are still a couple... very much in love and its sweet. She is going to LSU this fall also... she will be in the Tiger marching band... and their dorm buildings are right next door. They are going to have an amazing time! Jake plans to pledge Kappa Sigma, just like his dad!

...that's all I have for now! Please feel free to submit more questions... until next time!