We're still here

I know it has been awhile since I last updated. We've just been busy with the kids and school. The boys are doing well. Brooks is anticipating the start of spring soccer. He is excited about the possibility of his essay being chosen for an award. He is excitecd about being one of the fastest runners in his class and all of Ladoga. He increased his record for a 6 minute run from 24 laps to 25 (this evidently is a school record - at least for this year). Reese is enjoying playing at Southmont with Jerry during the open gym hours. He gets excited when it is Tuesday and Thursday. He is getting better at baseball and Jerry is getting excited. He is hopeful for the future!! ;) Hanna is doing well. She is learning English more and more each day. It is awesome how far she's come. We went to the doctor today (she's been running a fever - probably viral), and the nurse was shocked at how well she's doing! She actually called her a whiz kid!! She is definitely a girly girl. Her newest favorite book is Fancy Nancy. She is learning her colors - finally. Sometimes I still can' believe that I've been to China and I have a daughter. It all seems so unreal. We've been home almost 4 months (we actually left 4 months today). She knows who baby Jesus is and can pick him out in her picture books. Amazing. I should also brag that she can make an H and an L and she recognizes 1, 2, 7, and O (she possibly knows more numbers, but these I know for sure!) OK, sorry if you think I'm bragging :)

Jerry and I are doing well too - just ready for spring/summer break. I can't wait to take the cover off of the pool and let it start warming up! I'll try to add some pictures and videos later. I got a few cute videos of the kids playing in the yard with the dogs and riding bikes.