Long over due update 2013

Hi to all who are wondering what in the world happened to the Jackson family.  Well.... it has been a busy few years.  Mom took over the full time teaching with dad being the other full time teacher.  Dad is busy keeping on top of work, his church calling, PTA for the kindergarten and more.  Mom is busy doing the accounting for our business, being mom, FT teacher and church calling (went from Primary to YW).  Older brother will be in 4th grade this year.  He has a love for history and reading. He is really doing well in science, math and his other subjects.  English is not so fun for him as he only gets to read with mom or dad at home.  School is all in Japanese so.... well you know. He has been asked by his swimming instructor to join the "athlete league" They see huge potential in him.  He set his mind on being able to swim the very best at school during his 4th grade year.  Nothing is going to stop him. Little brother will be in the oldest class in the local kindergarten.  He is picking up the local dialect with no problem.  He loves to sing and ride his bike.  He also has a natural ability to play any sport. He loves to mimmic his older brother and is often seen looking at what is brother does before he chooses to join in.  The dog is still our dog.  He loves to run with mom and dad every other day respectively.  So he is running about 6 times a week.  We were able to visit home in the USA over the Christmas season.  Mom's dad was diagnosed with lung cancer and so we felt we needed to spend some time with him and other family members.  It was a good time that went by really quickly.  We miss being close to everyone.  We were also surprised to learn that we will have another little one join our family this coming August.  YES.  We are as shocked as you are!  We look forward to welcoming our new family member.  Mom is staying healthy, jogging and eating well.  We were lucky to find an English speaking doctor, with the help of some of our close friends.  He studied in England.  He does an ultrasound each time we visit.  The next appointment is scheduled for this coming saturday March 16th.  We will  continue to keep you posted on our status as well as the new little one.  We will post some family pictures so you can see how much older and how much we all have changed.
Our love to you all.