Dean the Green Bean Machine

Congrats, Dean! We love you and are so proud of you! Love, the Gerritsen's

Senior Ball and Senior Boards

Well, well, well I am graduating in approximately 10 days, and to be more exact, in 237 hours. Uh huh uh huh uh huh. It seems to be no coincidence that the most recent situations in my life directly pertain to my graduation. Senior ball was held the last weekend in May and it was quite splendid. For dinner a large group of fellow seniors and I cruised to Seattle to dine at the chic P.F. Changs, a gourmet restaurant specializing in Chinise cuisine. The food there was delectable. After dinner the dance commenced aboard the "Royal Argosy" a gorgeous cruise ship. It was a great experience. Near the end of the dance the DJ made a toast with the Class of 2007 and I must say I experienced such a feeling of joy and happiness that it is difficult to explain. I suppose the best way would be to compare how Harry Potter would feel after snatching a snitch to win for the Gryffyndor Lions in a quidditch match. It was that good. Next event was by far less extravagant, but nonetheless exhilirating. I performed a 12 minute speech to a panel of judges and recieved my ticket to graduation...a certificate saying I have completed my culminating project. This felt most like it would when Harry Potter was about to win the Tri Wizard Tournament...(although my results were far less dramatic). All in all I am on my way to being a learned man with an official high school diploma. I am speechless.

Does Blogging make us Blumberjacks?

Forest Grove, OR (AP) -- In an apparent Epiphany a few weeks back Jeremy Gerritsen, local optometry student, wondered if his recent posting on a family blog made him a blumberjack.
" I just thought it was a harmless posting, I never intended to switch my career on a whim like that" said Jeremy a 29 year old Utah native. "I have always thought I would be in the healthcare profession but I am concerned that my recent blogging activity has sucked me into the blumberjacking world."
Blogging, widely popular among young people today,involves free text writing on a website that allows all visitors to get a glimpse into the life of the author. Mr. Gerritsen's apparent confusion stems from the age old profession of logging. "so the way I see it if a lumber jack works with logs and logging a person that works in blogs or blogging must be a blumberjack. I mean the only difference is the B. log has no B, but blog has one, you can say the same about lumberjack and blumerjack! I am very anxious to get an answer about this."
Dr. K.N. Ownothing a Professor at Dunder-Mifflin Univeristy in Scranton, PA says "There's [sic]some things for Mr. Jarvison [sic]to worry about. Far as I can reckon [sic] Iran is a country in the middle of the East [sic], An iron is some tool the wife uses to do the warsh [sic], that's a big difference, just one letter but big. Mr. Harrison [sic] could be in trouble!"
Others familiar with the situation feel Mr. Gerritsen is making too much of the situation. "Daddy my wanna go outside...No, no do that on the 'puter" says Paul, the 2 year old son of Jeremy and Terra. Their 3 month old son lamented the situation "Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!" While little has changed around the household since infamous posting of May 2007, everyone involved hopes the situation can find some resolution soon.

Photo Shoot

So I got the boys dressed in coordinated outfits, carefully kept them clean and happy and went to the park to try to get some cute pictures of them together. But, alas, Paul would not have it. He was pretty confused as to why I took off his shoes and socks and why he had to sit on damp, prickly grass and hold his brother for more than 2 seconds. So, I gave up and tried again at our apartments after lunch with candy in my pocket. As long as he was holding his candy, he was ok. In this last picture (I think I managed to get 5!) he couldn't stand it anymore and held up his candy to look at it and then I got his best smile!

Jaxson is 18 months old

Jaxson is 18 months old today! he is such a blessing in our lives. I know you all know him but I thought it would be fun to do a little spotlight to keep you all updated on our little "ball of energy".

Jaxson loves: Animals, stuffed animals, blankets, anything to do with the water, and slap-stick comedy.

Dislikes: Diaper changes, getting dressed, grocery shopping, and long car rides.

Hobbies: Chasing Hunter (the cat), waking up Daddy, laying in bed while talking to himself, and taking off his shoes and socks.

New tricks: Walking up and down stairs, knocking on doors, getting on and off chairs, blowing kisses, and walking on his tip toes.

Favorite songs: Do as I'm doing and popcorn popping.

Favorite foods: String cheese, yogurt, alfredo, shrimp, and children's medicines.

Least favorite foods: Peanut butter, vegetables without some kind of sauce, and most chicken.
He giggles when you say the words: Coconut or bumblebee

Still Sick

So, I'm still sick! I went to the Doctor today and he said it still sounds like the flu, even though it's been 4 days of constant nausea and vomiting. I can't keep much down, I've already lost 2 pounds and I toss and turn most of the night because of the pain. Hopefully it'll pass soon. It's good to know it's not my appendex or gallbladder. And we've ruled out pregnancy with 3 different tests. (One from the doctor.) I'll keep you all posted. I go back in a week if I'm not feeling any better. I've never had a flu this bad. Have any of you???

Yeah, Carl!

We know you know how to use it since you can use myspace: "Carl...And I'm Still in Love." What's going on with you? We'd like to hear your funny banter! Love you!