Just a little venting

Ok, I am going to vent a little and I need feedback please. Bens teacher went on Maternity leave starting the middle of September, ever since then he has had a sub, whose name I do not know because she never told us. Anywho, I am big on communicating with teachers, and I consider myself extremely nice about it. If I have a problem or a question I just write a note and put it in his folder and await the answer. His regular teacher cheerfully always responded. The sub, responds in short sentences with exclamation points, so I pretty much feel like she is yelling at me. Today Ben came home and told me that she said she could not understand my handwriting. True I have injured my hand recently but it is not that bad. And instead of telling my son she should have just written me back and told me herself. I can not wait for his regular teacher to come back. Pray that it does not get any worse than this and I have to schedule a conference with this poor person and unleash my not so nice side.

Has anyone ever had this problem or is it just me?

Jackson and Ben

These two are amazing brothers. I remember when I was growing up how badly I wanted a brother or a close sibling. My sister and I are 7 years apart and are not close at all. I was worried when I had Jackson that him and his brother would never get along and would fight all of the time like my sister and I had. Turns out they are just the opposite. They love each other so dearly. I always hear Ben taking up for Jackson. At our Luau some kid grabbed a ball from Jackson and pushed him down. When Ben saw this he went and tackled the kid and got the ball back for Jackson. That is being a great brother! I actually bought a figurine that reminded me of them recently from Willow Tree.

I don't know how many times I have seen them stand in this exact pose, but it is just like them. Jackson always watches his big brother very closely and mimics everything he does. Good and bad. They are very close and I hope they remain that way forever.

Oh Jackson!

Ever since Jacksons nostril has gotten big enough for him to stick a finger in it, that is exactly what he does.....at the store, talking to friends, at Karate practice. The other day I actually saw him eat a booger! Yuck! But he is still soooo cute!

A little bit of relaxation

This has been a very nice and relaxing week so far (knock on wood). We had our friends over for dinner Sunday, the boys went outside to play and take pictures and us girls hung out and clipped coupons and looked at sales fliers. Oh, and I played Kingdom Hearts on the playstation. Probably the only game that I have even been remotely interested in. I am really bad at games but seem to do well at this one. Anywho, here are a few really nice pictures Jesse took while they were outside.

Jackson and Cordells Birthday Party

So a few months ago we had a birthday party for Jackson and Cordell and yes I am just now getting around to posting the pictures.








Here is Jackson, as usual, stuffing his face. But still so cute!














Here are the funny cupcakes I made. Everyone really liked them.













I like this picture because you can see Liz in the background cracking up!























Here is mom and Amy acting crazy.









Jackson became suddenly interested in Amy's
camera. Really made for a sweet picture.

Here is all of the kids playing outside on the slip n slide that Misty and Cordell gave Ben for his birthday.

New Blog

Hello, boy was last week busy or what? Our family is officially together forever and we are so happy. The Sealing went just beautiful as well as the Luau. We are so blessed to have such wonderful friends and family. As soon as I get the pictures I will post them.

The main reason for this blog post is that I have decided to start another blog.

www.mylovelylittlecorner.com

This blog is dedicated to those of us who just love a great deal, crafts or any other wonderful ideas and inspirations that help us get through our lives just a little easier. I told my friend the other day that I was starting one and she told me, "Cherie you just love to work." My answer, " No, I love to help people." And that is exactly what I intend to do. My blog will post great online deals and local deals in our area. By similar blogs I have been able to save a great deal of money and get many of my personal care items for free or almost free. Being a stay at home mom with only one income, thanks to Jesse has taught me to be a little more frugal these days. So stop by daily, and share it with your friends.

Hello, hello!

So we survived the Hurricane with much thanks to Jesse's parents. We went to their house because they had a generator and also because there would be other kids there that our kids could play with and would not get bored. A plus was they have a gas stove so we had hot meals as well. We were not really suffering. I did miss my house though, which is just fine. I went by today with intentions of opening the windows and airing it out and to my surprise the electricity was on. I was so happy I mowed the grass. I have wierd ways of showing my happiness.

Anywho, on my way to my inlaws last Sunday something on my car broke, I don't remember what Jesse said it was but it was not good and will most likely be very expensive to fix. We allready have our other car in the shop and that is also very expensive to fix and we should be getting it back sometime next week. Luckily my inlaws are the best in the whole world and are letting us borrow their truck until we atleast get one of our cars back.

Well, another hurricane just might be approaching. Ike I believe. My temple sealing is 13 days away and I still have yet to send out invitations because of the darn hurricanes. I am so determined to have this Luau because I have spent so much money on it allready and we have people from the other side of the world coming and I don't think their tickets are refundable. Wish me luck!