Jacquelyn is growing well (as you can tell from the pics). She is two months old in the yellow dress (taken 5/14/08). The other pic was taken somewhere around that date. At the doctor's appointment she weighed 14 pounds, was 23 3/4 inches, and her head was 39cm. That sounds so big but it's about the amount that Jacob gained in his first two months (from birth weight to 2 month visit.) She is starting to smile at us and babbles quite a bit. Jacob still adores being around her and wants to hold her every chance he gets. He is such a big help when I need him to get items for her. He has even offered to change her diaper!! I'm tempted but I think he's still a little too young. Daddy had his first long road trip since Jacquelyn was born. It was exhausting for me but we all managed to survive it. Thankfully, we have friends that live close by so Jacob could play and burn off some energy. Jacob and Daddy continue to be greeters at church. Jacob is really getting into it and even starting to learn some names of the members. Daddy has also started singing in the choir so Sundays are busy days for us.

The first pic is from her first week home. The second one is from a week or so ago. We will write more later

First Time Part 2

It's not easy to find time these days to get on the computer, phone, or take pen in hand to write a letter. I can't believe that it's already been 7 weeks since Jacquelyn was born. It seems like just yesterday. Then again, sleep deprivation does make one day run into the next. We are starting to get into a routine and I even managed to survive my first 2 days with Ben on the road. We all lived to tel the tale but I'm still not looking forward to his next trip in a few weeks. Jacob has been amazing as a big brother. He wants to hold her every morning as soon as he wakes up. When she gets fussy, he wants to try to calm her down. It doesn't even faze him when she spits up on him or her diaper leaks through. I have been informed, however, that we need to make sure she doesn't play with his toys when she starts crawling. We explained that wouldn't happen for a few more months but he wanted to make sure we were aware of his wishes.


We have been busy since March 14th. My (Brande) mom was in town from Feb.23 until the week after Jacquelyn was born. Dad drove down to pick her up when it was time for her to return to Missouri. Then, Ben's mom came to town. Ben's dad is trying to schedule a trip here. We have a new little niece in Dallas (born 4/27) so I don't think Uncle Chris and Aunt Trish (Ben's brother and sister-in-law) will be coming any time soon! Besides the visitors, Ben and Jacob have become greeters at church. Jacob even has his own nametag and shakes hands with a 'Good morning' as people come in the door. It's so sweet to see!


Well, Jacquelyn will be calling/crying soon so we will write more later! Love to all and God bless.

First Time

This is our first time posting on our Blog. We thought it would be a quick and easy way to keep family and friends updated.