Just a little update

It's already the middle of August! This summer sure seems to be in a hurry to get to Autumn.

I thought it was time for a little update...

Chuck has been teaching me the business. He would like me to get my broker's license so if anything happens to him the business would be safe. I found out that I don't have to get a real estate sales license first if I have a BA degree. Sooo we are looking into a degree completion program for me. Then I can just do the broker stuff and not have to do the sales license and keep active for 3 years first. Hmmm that was clear as mud.

Chuck's health has been good. He is attempting to get into a better routine of exercise so he can lessen the amount of insulin. That will help with his weight and glucose control.

Julie has completely revamped her make-up company with a new look and name. The change from Radiant Minerals to Bella Faith Cosmetics will be complete at the end of August. Her make-up is still the same pure formulas and colors. She is a member of the safe cosmetics (something) and is committed to providing safe cosmetics for all skin tones. She has the widest variety of foundations I have seen anywhere. She is working on her photography business also. She is working seasonally for a company that does the photos for the schools - id's, yearbook, dances etc... She also does her own photography for BFC. She has been working with some local models bartering services.

Jake started school this week. He is very busy. In another couple of weeks he will be adding welding classes on Saturdays. He also still works in hull cleaning on the days he isn't actually at school. He is taking a full course load and working almost full time. Pray for him...and Julie.
Amanda is still finding the right college fit. She is looking into Medical Billing and Coding. Most of the schools she is investigating are open enrollment so she can start anytime. She will be house/cat sitting for Chuck's parents for a week here and there. Amanda is also knitting soakers. She uses wool and custom dyes them with kool-aid. They sell for 20-40 dollars on the internet.

Beatriz is still busy busy busy. She works at The Flame Broiler part time. She works in childcare at church also. She volunteers at the elementary and Jr. High levels at church. She volunteers at a soup kitchen, community suppers etc... Basically when she sees a need she steps in. She is still playing bass for Spanish, Jr. High and High School services and may occasionally play with the big boys on the weekends. She won't be starting college this semester. She will be taking the SAT in October as previously planned and then apply at Cal Baptist Riverside for either Spring or next Fall. Don't worry she is looking elsewhere also.

Joshua is a very busy little boy. He knows his colors, shapes, alphabet and numbers. He has started to understand that the letters make words and he understands that the numbers mean the amount of something. I have the pleasure of his company while his mommy is at work.


Shawna is working at the Animal Shelter for an eight week internship. She will be back at Santa Ana College at the end of this month also. Ayden got to visit us last week and next week while she is working. Cousin Josh was intrigued and very gentle and nice to Ayden but was also glad when Ayden went home.

Add to all of this individual activity - weddings of close friends, birthday parties of cousins and friends, Angel's Baseball, Disneyland, barbeques, re-do of the front landscaping (my dream herb garden) new front doors, new toilets, etc... And all the do-it-yourself work involved in all of the above.

Whew! No wonder I'm tired.
I'll have pictures of the front yard for you as we go...