Sarah's 1st Dentist Appointment

Well Sarah had her first dentist appointment this past week. We prepared all week for the appointment. We read our Dora visits the dentist book, and talked about it a lot!!! Sarah did great at the appointment. She saw Dr. Setzer, this was Jenny's dentist when she was a little girl! Sarah was so excited to watch television in the waiting room, look at all the pretty fish in the fish tank, watch movies on the ceiling, and wear special earphones. She was a complete angel. Her teeth look great, and had no cavities! Yeah for Sarah!

I only took one picture while at the doctor's office. I did not want to be that crazy woman, taking pictures! As we were leaving, there was another Mom taking pictures of her little girl. I guess I'm not that crazy after all! Besides, you will only be able to experience so many "1sts".

Just a side note- wanted to ask everyone to pray for my mom. She got results this past week from another scan and it does not look good. The cancer has grown, and also is started to spread to more places in the liver and spine. We know God is in control, and he is the healer. Pray for my family as we journey through this time in our life. I am so blessed that we are in Jacksonville now to be able to help with whatever needs to be done. We will update when we know more. She is starting aggressive chemo treatments next week.

Love to you all!

Jenny

Easter Egg Galore

This past weekend Jenny's work had a big Spring Festival. There was a egg hunt with over 10,000 eggs, easter bunny, and great food. Yia Yia & Papa joined in the fun and met us for lunch.

We had a great time. Below are a few pictures of Sarah having a great time!

Basket full of eggs!

Sarah & Mommy

We are alive and well!

Hey everyone! It's been a long time! We are very busy, but doing great!

We are loving being here in Jacksonville. Karl is doing some really neat projects and enjoying his job as Website Developer for Advantage Designs Group. He has done some really neat projects for Auburn University Alumni association, Ashley furniture, and others! I am so proud of him!

I am enjoying my job. I am working at Westminster Woods on Julington Creek as their Recreational Therapist. I love all of the people I work with & it's super close to home!

Sarah is doing great. She is enjoying her school and is the social butterfly. She turned "4" this past January. My has time gone by fast! She is our joy!

We are getting settled in Jacksonville and it's starting to feel like home.

Below are some picks from our last trip to Gainesville.

I promise it won't be this long again before my next post. Hope all is well- come and see us in Jacksonville! We have plenty of room and would love to see everyone!

Below are a few pictures of us at the Gator Baseball game against Mississippi State.
Sarah & Daddy! They are so close! I am so thankful for that!

Thanksgiving 2009

The Ross House hosted Thanksgiving this year! We were surrounded by lots of family but still some were missing...we missed Kenneth & Hannah, & the kids, Rebekah & Nathan, and Grammy & Pop. I loved having a house full....and shared the cooking responsibility. Karl got up at 2 am and starting smoking the turkey, it was well worth the time & effort. It was so nice to spend it with both sides of the family. We had a great day...and ended with making turkey cookies with Babi & Aunt Katie.

Karl's parents stayed the weekend, so we could spend some more time together. Jenny & Babi went to Christmas Made in the South, while Karl, Dad, & Sarah spent time together. Before we knew it it was time for them to go home. We enjoyed them coming. The rest of the weekend was filled with getting Christmas pictures taken & Christmas shopping.

I am so thankful for my wonderful family....I love you!

Susan's Wedding

Last weekend we went to Bowling Green, Fl to attend cousin Susan's wedding. We had a blast. We had a chance to visit with Grandpa Zajicek and also see family we have not seen for a while. Uncle Frank came in from Columbia, Uncle Jimmy came from Missouri, and Aunt Betty & Cousin Sarah were there from Lakeland. Here are a few pics from the wedding. Sarah had a blast on the dance floor.

Daddy & Sarah loved dancing

Cousin Susan a.k.a the beautiful bride, Babi, and Aunt Betty

Babi & Sarah on the dance floor!

The "3' Redheads-Cousin Sarah, Sarah, & Jenny

Visits to Gainesville

The past few weeks we have made several trips back to Gainesville. We have loved catching up with our old friends and enjoying some time together. A few weeks ago we had lunch with some of our old family group friends after church. Sarah especially enjoyed seeing her BFF Evie Sutton.

We also came back for Homecoming weekend. We met up with my best friend Steph & her husband and their daughter Hayley for the parade. Steph's parents & her sister Samantha, Stephen, and their son Parker joined us also for the parade. We had a blast...it was very hot but enjoyed spending time with them.

Jenny & Steph

We have really enjoyed being in Jacksonville. It has allowed us to be close to my family and be there for my mom when she needed us! She is doing great! We had a bit of a scare about a month ago that her cancer had spread to her brain....but God answered our prayers and her scan was clear! PRAISE GOD!!!!! Her cancer markers have actually gone down now about 100 points! She is doing great, and enjoying being with her grandchildren. With us being in Jax, it allows Sarah to spend a lot more time with her cousins Ethan & Parker. The other day she went to Yia Yia's and decorated pumpkins with Ethan & Parker. They had a blast. Sarah & Parker are buddies. They are so much alike it is funny. Here are a few pics of them...

Last but not least....I'm not sure if you heard or not but Jenny has a new job! This new job has been a blessing. I work 5 minutes away from where we live and started last week. All the people I work with are wonderful. This past weekend they had a fall festival and below are a few pictures. Ethan & Parker met up with us along with their friends Myles & Avery for some fun.

Sarah loves animals so it was a HUGE treat for her to be able to ride on the horses! She loved every minute of it! I hope you enjoyed the pics, we miss our friends in Gainesville but know that God has us here in Jax for a reason! Please come & visit we have plenty of room!

Planes & More

This past weekend it was family day for all active & retired military family of the Air Guard. So....Lt. Col Papa Jones took Sarah, Ethan & Parker to see the planes with the help of Karl. The girls (Mom, Katie, and Jenny) decided to go shopping in St. Simons Island at Bailey Boys. The kids did really well. I was so proud of my dad. By the end of the day, the kids enjoyed the bounce house and snocones better than the planes. Karl was more impressed with the planes. Here are a few pictures of their fun day.

Papa & Sarah
Karl enjoyed getting into some of the planes & looking at all the gadgets & buttons in the cockpit. Karl enjoyed it more than the kids.

A fun day was had by all. I think it will be a while before the "guys" watch the kids again....but I think everyone had a wonderful day. We are looking forward to seeing our "Gainesville friends" soon. We will be home for homecoming in a few weeks.