The latest info about the family

It's August now, and Johnny has started his kindergarten class at the daycare. It's so great! There are only seven kids in his class, so he gets plenty of attention, the room is relatively quiet, AND his teacher is Ms. Amy, who was Jake's teacher in the two's room for almost a year prior to moving to the kindergarten room. She's a family favorite babysitter, and we love her! Johnny is learning so much. He can write any word we help him with in upper and lower case letters, he's starting to sound out words and is close to reading. He can count by tens (with a few little hints), and he's very good at math and math concepts.

Jake just recently got a medal at swim lessons for being able to float on his back for ten seconds and for beign able to get himself out of the pool. That kid is CUTE - and smart! He is also very creative with pretend play. He loves his trains, and he loves to turn all kinds of things into pretend trains.

Louis is almost six months and just got his first ear infection. He has not had formula yet, although the freezer supply is quickly diminishing. I am trying really hard to make it to that full six month mark without having to supplement. It sure is easy to tell when that baby is not feeling well. He is so happy and good natured that any time he fusses, you can bet there's something really wrong. He weighs over 17 pounds now, and is a little Louie Boo!

John just completed his first big acquisition with JDA. He's doing great at work and really seems to enjoy the company. I am so happy for him! Also, he's taking the kids to school every morning and is home before bedtime every night. We're finally striking a really good balance with work and home life.

My job continues to be challenging and rewarding for me. I can't imagine a time when I will want to leave the company, but there's always that thought that I will stay home someday. Someday just seems forever in the future. I am really starting to think that I can make partner in a few years, and that is exciting to me!