Hello,

I thought I would help support Mom by adding to BB even though it feels like there isn't much to say. It is kind of tricky to get back into writing every month, but I miss hearing from everybody on a regular basis. Hopefully Mom can return to her former role of creating an environment of guilt which builds and builds until one finally writes. -If not we are just going to have to suck it up and make it happen on our own.

Everything is going well in CO. I don't think that Marisa or I have anything to report, but here are some updates on the kids:

Kate- has been a pretty easy kid which has made the transition nice. For those that don't know, we will be in Utah for Spring Break next week. We are planning on blessing Kate next Sunday, probably at the Thompsons. Hopefully that will work for all of the Utah clan.
Cora- Is now on point shoes in ballet. She got major roles in the "Firebird" ballet to be performed in June. I watched her the other day, and couldn't believe how pretty and graceful she looked. (Of course I am somewhat biased)
Linc- is really in a growth spurt. He now weighs more than Cora. He has started to get certain jokes which seems like a big step forward. It's really fun to get him laughing.
Brig- Is testing for Yellow belt in Karate this week. I have made him promise that he will only use his new powers for good.
Lydia- Has started taking ballet. She comes home and shows me/teaches me her moves after every class. I find her butterfly impression to be very cute, and also very hard to replicate as a man.

Aspen the dog- When we first got her, we talked about letting her have one litter of puppies to give the kids a fun experience. After she had her first period during the week of kate's birth, we swore on all that's holy that we were going to get her "fixed". When we told Cora, she took on all dog responsibilities including poop clean up in an effort to keep the dog fertile. That has kept the door of future puppies minimally ajar. Out of curiosity, how many family members would be interrested in a Golden Retriever puppy in the next 6-12months?

We love you guys. Congratulations Jim and Mandy. That is one cute little kid.

love,

RMCLBLK and dog.