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!

Action Jack

Wow, it's been busy around here!  Grandma and Grandpa DeBruin came to visit Jack.  He turned 6 months old and visited the doctor.  Today is his first Easter, and he's so excited he's trying to crawl!  And, our upcoming move is getting closer and closer.  Dave told me yesterday that we're only here for 7 more weeks...that's insane!  We couldn't be more excited.  We wish you all a Happy Easter, and can't wait to see you!

With Grandma DeBruin

6 months old already!

Happy Easter!

Attempting to crawl!

Yes...he has a tail.

Best Friends Are We

Mr Jack and Hudson have become best buddies the last couple weeks. Jack has learned that the doggie is soft and loves it when he licks his hands or feet. Hudson has learned that the baby is messy and tasty so he likes to lick his hands and feet.

In other new I should have a job waiting for me in GR. Hopefully I dont jinx anything but I heard back from one of the Sears in Grand Rapids and they should have a position open for me as a tech there when we move back. Now its still two months away and any number of things could happen between now and then but things are looking good as far as thats concerned.

There are a bunch more new pictures in the gallery.

Jack is 5 months old!

Wow!  Time goes so fast.  Jack is laughing and rolling over and eating rice cereal and applesauce now.  What a big boy!  So many changes in the last month.  We are getting so excited about coming home...yeah, we've already planned out our route and everything.  Jack's Grandpa DeVries was just in town, and we're also looking forward to Grandma and Grandpa DeBruin's visit soon.  We'll be very busy until the end of May.

Loving his big "Fred" bear.

Jack woke up this way.

With Grandpa DeVries

Mmmm...enjoying some rice cereal.

4 Months

Today is Jacks 4 month birthday!

Fabulous Wet Burrito

Tasty burritos found on allrecipes.com.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef


• ½ cup chopped onion


• 1 clove garlic, minced


• ½ teaspoon cumin


• ¼ teaspoon salt


• 1/8 teaspoon pepper


• 1 (4.5 ounce) can diced green chile peppers


• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans


• 1 (15 ounce) can chili without beans (We like to make this one with 1½ cup of leftover homemade chili.)


• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup


• 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce


• 6 (12 inch) flour tortillas, warmed


• 2 cups shredded lettuce


• 1 cup chopped tomatoes


• 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese


• ½ cup chopped green onions

Directions

1. Crumble ground beef into a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until evenly browned. Add onion, and cook until translucent. Drain grease, and season with garlic, cumin, salt and pepper. Stir in the green chilies and refried beans until well blended. Turn off heat, but keep warm.


2. In a saucepan, combine the chili without beans, tomato soup and enchilada sauce. Mix well, and cook over medium heat until heated through. Turn off heat and keep warm.


3. Place a warmed tortilla on a plate, and spoon a generous 1/2 cup of the ground beef mixture onto the center. Top with lettuce and tomato to your liking. Roll up tortilla over the filling. Spoon a generous amount of the sauce over the top, and sprinkle with cheese and green onions. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds, or until cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining tortillas.