Happy Halloween!

Odds are there arent many people checking in on this blog anymore. For those of you who do, heres an update!

Jaime is getting settled in at her new job teaching first grade in Comstock Park.

Jackie has been busy turning two, going to the zoo and trick or treating. Hes still trying to figure out how to ride his tricycle but he looks really cool doing it in his leather coat.

There are tons of new pictures on our Picasa web album so be sure to check them out.

Here We Are

Weve been having so much playing in the snow that weve totally forgotten to keep you all updated as to whats going on. So heres whats going on.

Jaime has been working as a Math Interventionist at a Kentwood elementary school since the return from winter (Christmas) break. Dave no longer works at Sears and is working full time at Village Inn now. Jack has been very busy smiling, walking, running, climbing, laughing, playing and being ridiculously cute.

Most of you should have received an email about this but in case you didnt, we have new, local, phone numbers. They can be found on the contact info page. Were also going to be phasing out our website. We will be using this blog for keeping people updated and will have pictures on Picasa. (http://picasaweb.google.com/david.ross.devries) Check back here and hopefully there will be another update in the next four months!

One Year Until Hes Two

Our little boy is the big 1 now and had a very fun party to celebrate it. Thanks to everyone who was able to come out. It means a lot to us. Ive put some pictures in the gallery from the party so check them out.

Someone is Turning One

Weve decided to have Jacks birthday party at Pinewood Park in Kentwood. There is a pavilion in the middle of the park with picnic tables that we will be meeting at. Its going to be on Saturday October 10th from 4pm until 6pm. We are going to have cake and ice cream and anyone whos inclined to may come. We certainly dont expect it but if youd like to get a present, Jack could use clothes size 12 month or bigger. Im sure hed like toys too if thats more fun for you. He does have plenty of bibs, blankets and stuffed animals already.


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There are also about two dozen new pictures up in the gallery.

Who is that handsome boy?

So, we've caught some flack as of late for not updating this site.  True, the last pictures of Jack are in Arizona, and when he didn't have hair.  He is now 11 months old...almost a year!  I can't believe it.  We are in the beginning stages of planning a Birthday Party for him.  He is adorable and amazing and more than I ever dreamed I could have.  He makes everything worth it.  He's so happy being back home with Grandmas and Grandpas and lots of little baby friends.  He crawls like a mad man, cruises on all the furniture, and has taken several steps!  Today I thought he was going to just start walking.  He took three steps from a chair to his little shopping cart without a second thought.

Dave is at Sears at Woodland and just started delivering pizzas for Village Inn again.  I'm at J. Crew again, and I found a long term sub position.  After several interviews and rejections, I took a first grade position until November 2nd at my mom's school.  It's been great so far, and just like having my class back!

Here's what you really wanted:

Home at Last

We completly missed the month of May, and honestly there was so much going on that I dont remember any of it. In the end we are back in Grand Rapids and happy to be here. Dave is working at Sears and Jaime is working part time at J Crew again while she searches for a teaching job. Jack is very busy being the cutest little man in the whole world and is having lots and lots of fun with his grandmas and grandpas.

Weve added a couple dozen new pictures to the gallery so be sure to check them out.

Jackie Bananas

If you're wondering about the nickname, it was given to him by one of the toddlers at the babysitter's...and we love it.  So many new things every day.  On Friday, Jack decided it was time for him to sit up.  So, he sat on his side from all fours and then sat up!  He's almost crawling...a lot of rocking and lunging going on.  All this is still not fast enough for him it seems.  He's just not content sitting around.  On Saturday we took him swimming for the first time.  He wasn't really sure what was going on and probably wondered why we were in such a big bathtub...be he sure was cute!  We're getting anxious for our move.  It's only five weeks away...so close now!  Jack can't wait to meet everyone!