So, it's been a while and a lot has happened. I have lots of pictures to post, but they're on Jason's computer. Our biggest news is that Jason is going to do his 4 month core here in Des Moines next year! Which means I'll be staying here all year. He'll be gone for 6 months rotating at different programs, hopefully mostly in Ohio and Pennsylvania. So it will be a long 6 months, but then he'll be back in December. So, I won't be spending Christmas alone. (I was worried that would happen.) He'll do two 1 month rotations here and then his core from Feb - May. I'm very excited that it worked out this way. I really felt this was best for our family.

Madison also started preschool two days ago and is loving it. She doesn't love the dropping off part and cries when I leave her :( but then she has tons of fun. I'm carpooling with a friend which is great because I don't have to drive every day. I'll post pictures of her first day later. Hopefully tonight after the kids are in bed. :)

Madison also went to the doctor the other day for her yearly physical and she is now 44" tall! Average for her age is 40". No wonder I don't want to hold her back a year in school even though her birthday is late enough to justify it! :) She looks so grown up now, especially with her haircut. She is absolutely adorable and I love her so much.

Brenna is such a delight. She talks and talks now. She says so many words I can't keep up with her. She says over 80 words now! I can't even believe it. Three months ago she said maybe 10 words. She's just growing by leaps and bounds. She tries to do everything her sister does including riding the big girl bike and riding the scooter. She makes me laugh every day and I'm so glad she's a part of our family. She definitely knows how to make her big sister mad and pushes her buttons all day long, but she's so fun at the same time. Her favorite thing to do right now is give people hugs. Especially babies. That is her favorite. She says, "Ug, ug." And looks at me to see if it's okay.

I'll post pictures of the girls later. We have lots to share.