Monday, August 3, 2009

Update from Jenny and Jason

Hey everyone, how's it going?  I thought that I'd write a quick update since we have been gone for so long.  We just returned back from Hebgen and I am already missing it!  I love being away where it is 20 degrees cooler and where the only things that I seem to spend time on are important things.  I love just being with my kids, enjoying the beautiful nature and not worrying about all of the crazy details of life that really don't matter.  Now that I am home it seems like I am consumed with phone calls, emails, regular mail, neighbor kids, cleaning, carpooling, etc.  I know that is normal life, but I am rethinking how I chose to spend my time. Going to Montana every year helps me put life into perspective and realign myself with what really matters most. 
 
Anyway, we had a great time.  All of the kids skied and tubed and loved being with cousins.  Preston and Jason went on a fly fishing trip where they hiked about a mile into a creek and then found some great fishing holes.  They caught about 80 fish!  Preston couldn't wait to tell Grandpa. 
 
Madison's baptism was so beautiful.  Thanks to all of you who came and for your great support.  It is so nice that our kids have so many aunts and uncles and cousins to look up to and to keep them in line. 
 
Kate is getting excited to start Kindergarten soon.  I keep on trying to talk her into letting my home school her, but she refuses!  I can't stand her leaving me!  I am definitely going to have withdrawal symptoms.
 
Tess is "still a baby," or so she tells me daily.  She knows what is going on and she is very upset about losing her position as the baby in the family.  She has totally reverted in so many ways--she likes to talk like a baby, she wants to sit in a high chair, she wants me to feed her, and, of course, she still refuses to go in the potty.  You would think that by now we would have this all figured out, but I guess parenting is an ongoing learning process!
 
We are so excited for the baby to come.  Although, I must admit, I am feeling very overwhelmed trying to prepare and get the house all ready and in order.  Hopefully we can get it all done in time.  I hope that everyone is doing well.  Know that we love you all and are so grateful for your love and support.
 
Love,
Jenny, Jason, Prest, Maddy, Kate and Tess