What makes a person blog???

I have no idea what makes a person blog, as I always told my friends that blogs make me feel like I am sneaking into my sister's room to read her journal. Which really never happened growing up because I was the sister that kept a journal, and the rest of them didn't. If anything they were reading mine...Tricia!

In fact, I had my first boyfriend in 4th grade and Tricia read my journal and told on me. Soon after I had to break up with Dennis Phillips, but to this day I think Dennis has been the boy that gave me the best Valentine's Day gift. Wow, that's not saying much for the others...huh! I think I have come to a place in my life where my Mom won't make me break up with anyone, so we are safe on that issue.

So, here I am blogging it up. Will people really read these things? I know I read yours, but then again you have cute photos and kids to brag about. What do I say that will be profound? Well, apparently I don't really care about being profound, because as you can see I found cute photos to share of Alexander (my favorite little neighbor next door) and some family fun.

And so begins....blogging with JJ...I think I need another name.. :)

Here is the Newell Family...all of us! 2 parents, 5 sisters, and 2 brothers, with all the amazing spouses and cute nieces and nephews. The blog begins...

A new niece is on the way...

It's "pretty in pink" for brother Richard and wife Julie. Today was the bady shower for Isabella, soon to be born in June. Amber and I were talking on the way home about how excited we are to have a niece living right here in the same town.
We promised to babysit for"free" whenever they need us.
As you can see in the photo, Julie is just as beautiful as ever and Richard "Petey" is going to be a great daddy!

It's just a little something

I had a father that didn't go anywhere without a camera, I guess I am my father's daugther. :)

A Family Swim and BBQ with Alexander

These two video's were taken last weekend while some of my family was in town. Zac had to work on Saturday so I was able to take Alexander with my family over to relatives home for a swim and BBQ. Zac told me that Alexander loves the water but I had no idea just how much! In the video you will see my Father and Mother (Jerry and Marilyn), along with one of my younger sister's, Ashlee and her son Ben. My brother, Richard is the one catching Alexander from the diving board. It was fun for the family to finally meet Zac and Alexander as I had spoken about this so much. I hope you enjoy these cute video's!

My little neighbor, Alexander, we are best friends.

One Saturday my sister Amber and I were able to take Alexander to the Zoo when his daddy was working.

Amber and Alexander checking out the Apes.

Alexander was so excited to ride the tiger.