They say you always remember the firsts in life, whether it's your first bike ride or first kiss. Well, this is my first Blog. The internet age is here and I guess it's time to take the plunge into this place I hear so much about: the blogsphere.

You know something is hip when it has it's own cool terminology. Of course, the only cool blog term I know is blogoshere and I already used that. So much for my hipness factor.

What will "Jere's Blog" be all about? I'm not really sure, which makes it kind of fun. If you read the blog, I guess we'll find out together.

Speaking of firsts... it's the first day back at school for many kids around the metro. I can't believe it's already that time of year. Not only because summers always go so fast, but school starts so early these days! You know what's coming now don't you... "Back when I was in school..." --now I sound really old-- we usually started school after Labor Day. Now, it's going to be 98 degrees as kids start lugging their books around. I wish them the best of luck. Drink plenty of water.

Donna and Erin mentioned on First News this morning that it was a tradition in their house to take a picture on the first day of school. We thought it would be fun to dig up those old pictures. A first day of school picture wasn't a tradition in my house, but my Mom is searching for one anyway. Hopefully, Erin, Donna and I will all have some fun pictures to show you on Friday morning's show. Stay tuned...