Here we go!

I'll be the first to post to our new family blog. I've been blogging for about two years, and have found that it's been a great way to keep in touch with family and friends, from near and far. My family's blog is located at: www.frofamilyblog.blogspot.com. Here's an update on the Frodermanns: Mike is still working in commercial finance, and has been playing fastpitch softball with as many teams as will take him on as a teammate. One of his teams was in the championship game at the NAFA World Series in Des Moines, and received second place in the tournament overall. I am a full time mom for the time being, having last worked as a physician assistant in neurosurgery before having Annalise in April 2004. I had to take the board exam about two weeks ago (PAs need to recertify every 6 years), so I was busy this summer with a review course in Chicago, and a horrific Labor Day weekend of solitary confinement (my exam was on September 5th). The reason I say I'm a stay at home mom for the time being, is that the review course got me back in the mode, and I might explore at least some part time work. But I'm having way too much fun watching my babies bloom to go back full time right now.

Annalise is almost 3 1/2, and she started preschool this month. She goes to Little Flowers Montessori, and it is looking to be a perfect fit for her. We are so happy with how much she loves school. Bennett is 18 months, and his most recent accomplishment of note is WALKING! He is a pretty sturdy pedestrian, but he'd better be after stressing Mommy out for so long as an advanced crawler. Now he needs to get his vocabulary revved up!

Well, that's it for now. I'm anxious to hear how all of you are doing, and to see pictures of your little ones, or cabins/dogs/birthday cakes, whatever you want to show off! I'm fairly confident I don't have everyone's email addresses, so please forward any missing addresses to me. Thanks!