Being spoiled and loving it.

Jackson and i have been spoiled by family since we arrived. It began at Bob and Vicki's with a bunch of winter clothes for Jackson for this season and next winter as we had gotten larger sizes as well with the sale prices being amazing. Also on the list new prams - a stroller and small jogger, the jogger is not a name brand but does everything I need and I know just like Bob said I'll need a new one in a year - but I didn't want to wait to order on-line and I figure in a year or so I'll know what kind of expensive and sturdy stroller I'll need. I too have not missed out and the generosity of Bob and Vicki has been greatly appreciated - as everyone knows we only came with our suitcases and a few priceless memories which are somewhere on the Atlantic ocean right now headed for the port of Boston.

While with Bob and Vicki Jackson took a liking to being outside with the dogs - and learnt the best word ever - Please. I wish I could share pictures but Brad has the camera in Boston and the rest are on Bob and Vicki's camera - I need to try to get some photos from someone.

We stayed a bit with Sharon and Matt, Jackson has enjoyed getting to know his cousins - Hannah, Hayse, Makena and Kamryn. On one of our days together we went shopping, just Sharon, me, Jack and Kamyrn - while Sharon left for an appointment for a couple of hours I strolled around with the kids, had photos taken and managed to get them both to smile at the same time! A miracle in itself, fed them and played a bit in the gymborree store with them - when Sharon returned they had both had it - in need of naps the crying started - Oh and I lost a shoe of Kamryns somewhere between JCPenny photo lab and the food court - and had i known how bloody important the bloody shoe was I would have made sure I didn't loose it. So anyway when Sharon turned up her kid had no shoes or stockings on and of course had enjoyed all the same food as jackson so had coco crispy treat (organic) and crackers all over her - as did Jackson - they had a blast and Aunt Sharon almost had a breakdown in the middle of the food court. Needless to say - she went back to find the shoe. I am unsure if I am allowed to take them both anywhere again :) :) Seriously though it was great to spend time with Sharon and we finally got to have that coffee and chat we always talked about. Matt was a great Uncle too, and when his eyes lit up when he would see Jack eating him out of house and home I knew we'd won him over for ever.

The best thing that happened when at Matt and Sharon's was getting to see Kamryn's FIRST STEPS! I got to record them as she laughed and ran her way between Matt and Sharon one evening - and boy can she laugh! It was so much fun. Also Kamryn went to children's hospital for a CT scan to check why she is having problems breathing - the cause was found and she is having surgery on the 14th - so for all who do - we need some serious prayers please.

We are now at Joy's and Jackson loves it - he calls Granny "NeeNee" - Joy and I banter about constantly as we both love to give dish it out and stir each other up - while Jackson is busy breaking everything in site - she had no idea her stereo dials came off until Jackson handed them too her one afternoon - Oh and she is busy buying up a storm of bathroom, kitchen and living appliances. So between all the generosity of family - not to mention Brads grandma donating a housefull of furniture - they are moving and it all is happening now - so we have been the very lucky recievers of all you need to turn a house into a home.

I have no idea who would want to take the time to read all what I have just written - i think I write things so Jackson will have some record of his life - so if you skipped all the above don't worry - we are all having a great time with everyone - and feel so lucky to be surrounded by so many people who love us dearly.