September and Football

Two things started this month, school and football! Levi started preschool, and so far he is loving it! His teacher says wonderful things about him, and I am so happy he has that time a few times a week!

Justin’s brother started football as well and we have had the opportunity to attend a couple of his games. They look like a good team this year, so I am hopeful  for future games!

   

We’ve been enjoying, as always, the re-start of College football! We are hoping to be able to attend a Duck game later this season with Justin’s brother and his wife. Although I am not a Duck fan, I do acknowledge the team looks good this year and I love going to football games!

Justin is taking his insurance license test this week, and hopefully he will be selling soon! We are looking forward to him earning that extra money! And I know Justin is excited to be able to work with his dad.

I recently wrote a letter to the local Pepsi Bottling company. They have a Christmas lights display every year in December. They mostly have displays of popular characters from Disney and Warner Brothers. They also have a Grinch display, lots of Santa-related things, and a ‘12 Days of Christmas’ section. I wrote the letter offering my services as an artist. The owner personally wrote me back accepting my offer and asking me to call and schedule a meeting with him. I did so, but he was out of town. His secretary took my name and number, and as soon as she realized who I was she said Mr. Pastega (the owner) was expecting my call and that he was very excited to work with me. She also said he was absolutely impressed by my work and couldn’t stop raving about them! I am really excited to be working on this and displaying my art for everyone to see and enjoy!

We took family photos this month, and here are some of the better shots:

       

August Fun

Well we’ve had a lot of fun this past month, including my “golden” birthday where I turned 28 on the 28th of the month… a once in a lifetime birthday! The kids have mostly been enjoying the wonderful weather outside. Both love to be outdoors, so nice weather is a plus for them and me!

       

We also had an opportunity to attend a friend and old co-worker’s wedding (on my birthday). It was so wonderful to see her find such happiness, she totally deserves it! It is always a joy to attend weddings, and be reminded of why you got married! Quite frankly I LOVE being married!

           

For my birthday Justin made me breakfast and let me just relax for as much of the day as I could. We went to lunch with my sister and my parents. And then the next day my sister made me a wonderful dinner at her house and bought my favorite Costco cake, Red Velvet!! It was very nice of her, and I appreciated it! I got many books for my birthday, so I now have about 12 books on my to-read list! I am excited! I will never be bored!

Justin received his letter saying he is approved by the State to take the insurance licensing test. He plans to take it within a couple weeks, and be practicing with his dad by the end of September. Hopefully we can get that income flowing smoothly! I was a bit skeptical at first, but now I am actually getting excited about him doing this! For those who have not heard, Justin won’t be returning to school this term (although he does plan to finish his degree in the future), we are trying to save up money to buy a house, and ultimately start a bakery/deli business. We are working on the details for both and don’t plan to make these big moves until next summer. But I will keep you all informed of our progress!

Well college football starts soon and Justin and I can hardly wait! Its our favorite time of year, and we are so excited to see how the Beavers, Ducks, and Cougars do! Until next week…