Derek's Family Update

I thought it would be fun to hear from Derek, so here is his update on the family:


We are doing well. Megan's surgery went very well and her speech is improving everyday. It seems like she says something new all the time. It's so fun to see the change in her. I almost cry just thinking about how much better things will be for her now. It wasn't too long ago when this type of surgery wasn't even possible. We are definitely blessed to live in the time that we do!

Other than that we all doing well. The two oldest just started school. They both seem to be doing much better than last year, and are excited about the activities that Janelle has for them.

Rowan is talking so much now. There is no end to his questions and comments. He can say everything. He repeats everything too! He is still all boy! He loves his guitar, cars, and throwing things!

Megan is starting to feel better from her surgery. She is really into Princess stuff and dressing up. Her cousin Geneva just moved here and they play together as much as they can!

Adrian and CJ just found out about Star Wars! It is a whole new concept to them. They watched the three original ones with me last week and now that is all they can think about. CJ carries his light saber around all day! It's quite cute to hear them talk and refer to each other as Luke and Princess Leia!

Janelle is busy with all the kiddos and teaching school again.
I am back to school. It's not fun, but I will get through, hopefully! I'm only taking 2 classes this semester because we are pretty busy with work right now. I will be leaving on Tuesday for two weeks, but then after that I should be home for the rest of the semester, should be!

I am posting this a little later than he actually wrote it, so he has just finished his first of two trips, he comes home tomorrow afternoon from a four day trip to King Salmon and then leaves on Monday for a four day trip to Valdez.