FIRST day/grade

Heath started first grade this year with gusto. Black hightop converse, a smokin hot homework folder, P.E, music, computers, the big slide on the playground, and the darling Mrs. Hebert.


We are so excited for all the things this year has to offer. Good Luck to my cute first grade boy!!!!!

This summer

Sonny: Worked in the Heat
Played in Alaska
Turned on the sprinkler, too many times
Mowed the lawn twice a week
Took care of pregnant sick wife
Enjoyed hanging with his boys




Kathleen: Got to 28 weeks pregnant
Played in Alaska
Invested in a zoephran pump
Broke a foot
Lounged in the pool
Ate tons of ice cream



Heath: Won high point for his swim team age group
Played with friends
Lost 2 teeth
Played in Alaska
Went to art camp
Learned to dive


Austin: Got orthotics for his feet
Played in the sprinkler
Played in Alaska
Got his first hair cut
Ate tons of popsicles
Went swimming lots

Feast, Family and Fun

We had our second annual back to school dinner celebration. BBQ chicken, beans, salad and homemade rolls. We chatted about how just last year Heath was starting school, how his first day would go, ate chocolate cake for dessert, had a blessing from dad, and picked out the school clothes.

Feasting, Family and Fun. Yea for first grade!!!



Heath was not convinced going back to school had anything to do with celebrating!

DINOSAUR FEET

As most of you know Austin walks on the inside of his feet, or pronates. He has done it since he was little. There is nothing wrong with his feet, just a nasty habit he picked up as an early walker. Which has made walking really hard for him. He started out not even able to bend his knees very well, was for ever losing his balance and just plain miserable. Just getting around for him was really difficult. That's until the

Dinosaur Feet,as well call them, known as SMO orthotic inserts for pronators. Whew, that's a mouth full. They slip inside his shoes, on top of the sock and force him to walk on the full surface area of his little feet. I was so worried he would hate them, or be so uncomfortable. We ordered them, with Dinosaurs on them 2 weeks ago, and with in minutes, we could see a difference in his abilities and balance.

The answer to our prayers for sure!!!

We thought about calling them his special shoes, but that sounds so victim, so it's Dinosaur feet. He loves them and brings them to us to put on. He is a different kid!! running, jumping and in balance. We are grateful to Hope orthotics and his awesome PT, Michelle. He is getting around like a 3 year old, and we along with him, are so happy. He has to wear them all them time, except for naps, night or water. Not sure how long he will wear them, we are thinking a year.

"THAT STOOL"

I bought the cutest step stool from a garage sale last year for the downstairs powder room. You know the kind, red, sassy, and adorably perfect. I told Sonny it was for kids to reach the sink to wash their hands, or to step up to get water. Secretly, I just like to see it when I walk by. It would look delicatable in the boys upstairs bathroom,(matches my red and white stripped shower curtain). But the last few months, it has been used as so much more than the fascilitator to clean hands, and thirst free wee ones. It is out in the living room, dining room, kitchen, the stairs or any place it is not supposed to be, and everyday, the male Jackson's hear this, "Why, is this stool not in the bathroom, where it goes, patiently waiting to be thrust into action"?
The real question should be asked of me. Why, do I not move it upstairs, and why do I have the need to see that red stool. Who would think that glancing in on my little red stool when I walk by, could give me such joy.
I guess it is true what they say geogrpahy is validy, I guess, right? And, when did the craziness get out weighed by the cuteness. We all have adorable, sassy, red stools in our lives that make us crazy, but make us smile. The point is to just enjoy them for who or what they are, crazy or not. Or, where ever they may be.

We are having A....

SUPRISE BABY!!

We know how this aggrivates everyone, but decided we were up for a suprise. I am 24 weeks today, which gives us a Thanksgiving baby. All of us are very excited and can't wait for the baby. (Mom can't wait for the baby, cooler weather, and a smaller waist)!!!! I am feeling better, over the half way mark and not as nauseous as before. I am really feeling the effects of baby #3 on the body, but not too much to report. We are so excited and can't wait for Thanksgiving 09 and the blessings it will bring.


P.S. I gave in and put one of those baby widget countdowns on the blog.

I know!! I know!!, just could not resist.:)