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I think our family is just about OVER BEING SICK. My poor husband is lingering between getting sick and staying well. It seems every day he's on the brink and yet nothing really happens. Everyone except Emma missed at least 2 days of school and I missed 4 days of work plus a weekend. I am on day 9 and still have the cold symptoms and they are slowly wearing off. I do believe that illness is one way of slowing down and forcing us to get rest, stop the madness of every day life and just let go of the mundane things that drive us each day. I welcomed my illness....and now....it can get lost!

August came and went....in a flash. Along with September. We spent many refreshing days lounging by the pool, enjoyed late nights outside until it became dark and we just enjoyed each other and the fun being a family brings. School started at the end of August. The 3 youngest children began their first year in uniforms. I am very excited about the fact that I don't have to worry about 'clothing drama' every morning. Jasmine started her senior year and began depleting my bank account with classes that require hundreds of dollars for books and concurrent enrollment etc. Free, public education you say? I spent a few days back and forth between Utah and California taking care of my parents. Definitely a challenge to be caring for the elderly long distance. We picked a house model to build and found a suitable lot. Money has been put down and the upcoming design center day is just around the corner. We will miss our friends in this neighborhood but are welcoming a ...