It's been since Oct 08 that I logged on to my blog... I couldn't even remember my password. So much has happened in the last 9 months that if I even attempted to document it all, I would be here for days. So, here's a short recap of family events.
- November 08- saddened deeply by the loss of our precious Grandma Omega Jefferson
- Christmas visit from Poppa and Marilyn
- Short trip to New Jersey for our Uncle Charlies funeral, nice visit with our family.
- Karlee turned 2 January 24th
- John coached Jalen's basketball team for the first time
- Jalen celebrated his 9th birthday in March, John- 34th
- John hospitalized unexpected for 9 days after major stomach surgery- had an abscess removed. Spent Easter in the hospital with Daddy.
- John spends April recovering while he continues graduate school.
- Brandon loses his first teeth within a week apart.. didn't take long to catch on to how the Tooth Fairy works
- John starts new job as a sales consultant May 1st at Lake Murray Floor Covering. No more big blue van and rolls of carpet!!
- Jalen visits the emergency room for an evening.. possible appendicitis.
- Jalen finishes 3rd grade... A/B honor roll
- Brandon graduates from preschool.. on to kindergarten at the "big boy" school in August
- Mom has a heart attack.... hospitalized for 3 days. wake up call!
- Karlee is potty trained! NO MORE DIAPERS!
- Brandon learns to ride his bike without training wheels!
- Nina gets a new ride! one with enough room for the entire gang plus some
- Grandaddy Cleve visits for a few days
- Summer begins... a few boat rides on the lake with Travis, swimming, cook outs, and lots of sun!
Deep breath! I think that covers it. Lots of plans to come for the summer- 10 days away from a weekend away in Atlanta hanging out with Carrie! No kids, no husband, and lots of girl time! Can't wait for some ME time! Long overdue.
A beach trip, Brandon's 5th birthday, 2 weddings, a baby shower for Elaine and Brian, a trip to Minnesota...... all to come.
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