Update from Alabama...

Nolan catches a fish and could not be more thrilled...

Chase catches his very first fish...


Kate eats her very first ice cream sandwich, courtesy of Grandma Sherry

Our newest cousin, Baby Senna...she loves us!

Puppy...I know I can't believe it either!

Hank came home from work last Thursday with a "surprise" for the boys. I told the boys to go outside because Dad was almost home and he had a surprise for them. I was sure that it was something minor that he had found during his work day. A dog, really a puppy, however, in my small opinion, is not minor. I was not thrilled.

How am I going to take care of one more thing during my day? Well, needless to say the dog...which we have named Dixie is now officially ours and is part of our growing family!

Hank told me later that he thought it would be ok since we had agreed that sometime around Christmas we would get a dog...it's almost Christmas right???

Full Time Pre-K

Nolan started Pre-K this week. He goes everyday from 9:30-1:30 and it is great for both of us! I thought I may have trouble filling my time with only one child at home...but it is already filled! He loves school, his teachers, and all his friends.

First Grade

A little nervous that my picture taking will make him miss the bus...

Too cute...our neighbor friend Ellie with Chase

Run, Chase, Run!

We have a GREAT Bus Driver...Mr Roger

I honestly cannot believe my little boy is in first grade. He absolutely loves it! I love when he gets off the bus smiling ear to ear and eager to tell me about what he did for the day. He adores his new teacher, Mrs Chambliss. She has been teaching 1st grade for 22 years and she is still as bubbly and enthusiastic as a new grad + she has all the experience. We are looking forward to a great year!

Summer is Over!!

I thought we would stay around the house on the last day before school starts. The boys said they would like to watch TV all day (no surprise there!). I thought it would be best to be outside and get some energy out...The slip n'slide was a hit!

Our trip to California

We just moved...yes, again...still in Trussville, Alabama. Needless to say our lives have been busy, especially since we also took a trip to California for a family reunion during all of this. My brother Jason, returned from serving his mission for the church in Leeds, England and my parents are currently in the MTC soaking in all the knowledge needed before they head off to Des Moines, Iowa to serve as Mission President and Mission Mother.

During our trip we were lucky enough to have my sister-in-law coax her talented sister into taking our family pictures. She did an awesome job...please go to her blog to see some of the pictures...

http://rachaelclegg.blogspot.com/2010/06/jergensens.html

Forecast: Beautiful, Sunny, and 70 degrees

We have definitely taken advantage of the beautiful spring weather and spent a lot of time outside lately....here are some pictures to show it! With weather this nice we sometimes think we are back in San Diego!

All of these pictures were taken in Trussville where we live. This trail along the Cahaba River is beautiful and only a couple miles from our house. I run there a few times a week...Perfect!

My Sweet Boy (Most of the time!)

This kid is going to drive me crazy! Those eyes and that smile can be very deceiving! However, there are moments where I just want to hug and kiss him to death!

A couple of weeks ago I was running a little behind schedule (go figure!) and something stopped me and I felt prompted to write a little note and put it in Nolans lunch box. It read "We love you Nolan! Love, Dad, Mom, Chase and Kate"

Just this past week my mother-in-law came down to accompany Nolan to school for Grandparents day. During that time they were encouraged to attend the Book Fair (so smart to do a book fair on Grandparents day!). My mom had sent some money for Nolan to use during the book fair, but Nolan had left the money in an envelope in his backpack...so he and his teacher returned to the room to get it. In the rush to get the money out of the backpack a white piece of paper got stuck to the envelope containing the money and his teacher tossed the paper in the trash. My mother-in-law watched as Nolan walked over to the trash can and removed the paper and handed it to her. He asked her to hold it because it was his special note from me...it was the note I had written and put in his lunch box two weeks ago...he had kept it in his backpack!

That pulled at my heartstrings...I sometimes forget that in between all the wrestling and dirty knees...boys need some extra TLC and they love every minute of it. I guess I will be writing more notes to tell these special kids how much I love and adore them!!!!

Finally an Update!!!!

Here are some updated pictures of little Kate (not so little anymore!).

Don't these two look thrilled to be going to church!??