Merry Christmas from the Jacobsens!!

Well, our annual newsletter didn't get put in the mail like usual, but since it's it will be posted Christmas Eve, I'm not late! Here's the 2007 highlights.

C- Eric became Chief Resident for his program and is looking forward to graduating June 30th!

H- Hair! Miss Chloe's hair is much talked about! It is the craziest mess in the morning and with some water and a comb turns into beautiful, blonde ringlets.

R- Ready for a change! We have loved our 5 1/2 years on the East, but we're looking forward to be closer to family. We are not looking forward to leaving our friends in NY, which have become our family!

I- Interviews for Eric. Eric has been offered a few associate positions, but not quite ready to sign. Looking around the Portland or Seattle area.

S- School time for Ella! Ella started kindergarten(a little over two hours) and loves it! Her world is now all about the alphabet, days of the week, and what is written on every sign that we pass in the car. (I never realized how many signs are out there!) She loves to do homework and even assigns Chloe work, which she happy scribbles on.

T-Techno skills-I have gone from rarely checking my email to blogging! Although I never change the background or do anything impressive, at least I am posting!

M- Many visitors! We love to have company and show them around the city. Warning! Only a few more month left to come and visit!

A- April 30, 2008-My official due date! Expecting a baby boy!!

S- Shows! Broadway shows! We have loved each and every one that we've seen. Five total for this year. Our favorite was Curtains.

We have been blessed to enjoy this fun location that we live in and are anxious for what the new year will hold for us! We hope that you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Birthday Celebrations Again!!

It's nonstop birthday days around here! Today is Eric's birthday! He's the big 3-0! I thought this would be like any other birthday to him, but upon talking about it last night I came to realize he's not that excited to be 30. He's actually a little down about the number change. I tried to tell him it's a good thing. The number we've been waiting for. It means we are almost done with school and Eric can get this career of his going. "Exactly!" was his response. 10 years of schooling after high school, this guy still doesn't want to be in the real world!


To try to pep him up I give you my favorite things about him!(Hopefully all this gushing won't get me in trouble!)

• He's dependable. I can count on him for anything.



• He's got great style, but in a manly, tough kind of way!



• He loves kid food. Spaghetti-O's with meatballs, Lucky Charms, corn dogs, pizza pockets, and of course the bubble gum ice cream.



• He loves to be at home. Although this means we aren't the most exciting couple around, I do love that he prefers to be home more than anywhere else.



• The only thing he knows how to cook is French Toast, but it's my favorite and comes in handy both for breakfast and dinner!



• He loves to go see a Broadway show, but in a manly, tough kind of way!



• He's a great gifter. Although we have an agreement to just do small things now, before the kids were born I always had something wonderful for Christmas and birthdays. I am very excited to get him working just to see what he'll get me!



• He is so funny! Lots of people don't know this about him because he can be reserved, but he makes me laugh every day. Mostly repeating one liners from TV and movies.



• He's a great, great dad and the girls love him! Every single morning Ella and Chloe open the blinds and wave to Dad while he gets in his car to leave. Ella doesn't leave the window until the car it out-of-sight. Every single evening, when the car pulls up they run and giggle to find a hiding spot for him to try and find them. It's so cute!


• He's the husband I was hoping he would be when we got married! I love to be with him just as much as when we were dating.

Happy Birthday Eric! We love you!!

SHE'S FIVE!

Our Ella Bella is five today! I can't believe it! What a fun, sweet girl we were blessed with! She was an answer to our prayers and rescued me from a year of loss. She has been smiles since she was born. I can't wait to see what the future holds for her and all her ideas! We love you so much Ella! Have a wonderful, wonderful day!!

The First Supper

One of my favorite holiday decorations is this Nativity given to Ella on her first Christmas from Eric's sister and parents. The girls play the cutest little stories with the characters. After they went to bed I was picking up and noticed they had left a snack for Jesus. Such thoughtful girls!

Boy Thoughts

Thank you for all the well wishes and comments! I meant to post earlier, but you know how it goes. Things have been a bit busy around here. The idea of having a boy is sinking in a bit, but still seems so unrealistic. The ultra sound tech said it was definitely a boy and it seemed so weird to hear those words! We assumed we'd get the third girl, although Ella would have been very disappointed. She has been wanting a brother since we had Chloe. I had the camera ready when I told them the news. Big open mouths and lots of clapping. Chloe was just reacting to Ella, but it was cute anyways. This baby is going to be so spoiled by these two!

Trying to get in the mindset of a boy I found myself in the boy section at Ross. An area I never go! I found my first boy clothes to buy! It was too cute to pass up! Striped shirt, jeans, and cool little jacket! He will be styling! Now I just have to find some loafer booties!