Reflecting...

So...I am going to get back into the blogging world for the sake of my family in Arizona and Oregon and friends we don't see often. When I started this blog it was to post pics so others could see Jackson grow. Now there are TWO kids to watch and I haven't posted pics in a while. So, gone are the days (for the majority of the time) of long posts, witty antics (did I ever have those??) and deep reflections (not sure if I had those either). I may post once in a while my thoughts and other things but I am NOT a writer, never have been, if you want a writer that'd be my baby sister. Reading all the "good" blogs made me jealous for a "cool" blog with tons of readers. Nope, no more, giving up on that. What I want is to stay connected with friends and family--people who REALLY matter to me!! Blog following is great, and I will continue to do that, but more amazing are real life relationships. So keep checking back once maybe twice a week you will see more pics (thanks Carolyn for the usage of your camera!!) of our growing and changing life.

So here are some updates for you our Family and our friends who are far away (and close to ;) )

Jackson--2.5 years old

WOW!! So cute but CHALLENGING!!! He questions EVERYTHING! Why Mommy? What Daddy? How come? Why? Its a never ending circle. What doin' mommy? Where's daddy mommy? He still loves trucks of all sorts, but is really into his Thomas the Train engine flashlight he got last year. He gets to watch "veggies" every once in a while (mornings when I get home from work). He really loves to make Addison laugh. He'll do whatever it takes to make her giggle, including pushing her bouncy seat way to hard or launching her swing way to high. But she giggles and that eggs him on.

He just told John "no cheese of me" meaning stop taking pictures of me. So pics of him are few and far between these days. He is quite the talker and has an amazing knack to remember names. He knows just about every small group member and some of the kids, about every Ace employee, all the Munki Boiz and their kids, it's crazy!!!

Addison Hope--6mo old

Starting to squeel in delight and giggle a lot. She is so beautiful (I may be bias). Still nursing like a champ. Sleeps 10-12 hours at night and started taking great afternoon naps too, praise the LORD! Her 6mo doctor appt is next Wed so we'll see her height and weight then. We haven't started solids yet but maybe after her dr. appt that might start. She loves spending time in her exersaucer and the swing that only works when big brother pushes her.

So there you have it, a Woodard Family update. Oh, what about John and myself you ask?

John--not much new. He is a GREAT Daddy!! Enjoying work and life.

Me--I might be adding a new job title to my name badge. I applied for and was offered a position at the hospital as Nursing Supervisor. I am waiting to hear from human resources about salary and such so I hope to accept Monday. Other than that? Well I am longing for time/energy to run. My sister Kelly inspires me with all her running. But these days I am working so much on nights that I have no time or energy to run. And gone are the days where I can just get dressed and hit the pavement. Oh well, maybe someday?!

Until next time...