School Starts

Hey
We have made it to the beginning of a new school year. Also we have moved from our 2 bedroom apartment to a 3 bedroom apartment.

The new apartment has been wonderful so far. We are still trying to get everything unpacked and organized. The boys get their own room. Jonah has actually been able to sleep in his own bed. Yah!! I was really tired of having him wake me up every night. Jonah is having a harder time this school year though. He misses his brother and sister more I think.

Noah is now a second grader. Wow. I can't believe how fast they are growing up. He has Mrs. Sawa at Madison Elem. I think he is learning that second grade is a new playing field than first. He was always the top in his class and now he isn't quite the top right now. He gets frustrated that he can't remember more than he does. I just try to explain that it is okay. It will all come back to him as he attends school. After all this is only the first week.

Kristianne is in fourth grade. AAAKKK! When did she grow up so much. She has Ms. Abad as a teacher and it seems that she will be stretched as well as challenged this year. Mr. Abad has the gate class for fourth grade. She is excited to learn and just seems to love getting up in the morning to go to school.

One new developement is that we are now far enough away that they get to ride the bus home and to school. I am glad that they get this opportunity to be so mature and handle this adventure. They were nervous the first time because it was something so new. This morning though they were excited to ride the bus and go by themselves. Jonah was the one upset because I wouldn't let him go with them on the bus.

I have no callings in the Church right now but am enjoying the small break from it all. I have the dearest friend that is about 2 weeks from delivery of her first baby and I want to be there to support her and help her any way I can. We have had some vehicle problems...Our van has a broken Head Gasket and so we are borrowing mom's truck for a while. I am sure that they want it back any time. I just need to convince my husband to take advantage of the cash for clunkers and buy a new car. Or atleast a new one to up.

Tom is still working for the City of Upland and is trying to keep up his schooling. He only needs 2 classes but the School President raised fees 33% per quarter. It is sure hard to finish when all is heaped up on us. I don't want him to quit so close to the end of our school life.

Well now that I have rattled on and on about my family and our doings, I hope that I haven't bored you to tears. Keep the faith and follow the Savoiur.