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I have been the biggest slacker on this whole blog. I could never remember my password so I had to create a whole new one and it still let me on this post without losing anything. School is in full tilt and it is nice to have the girls going together. They ride their bikes and don't have to wait on anyone. Sidnee is so excited that she makes her lunch every night and bugs me at 7 am to see when she can leave. They don't leave until 7:40. She is on a new diet. She has had some erractic emotions, so the doctor said to take her off of all grains and refined sugar. She also can't have caffiene. There is a special bread that she can have called Spelt bread. I finally located a loaf at the health food store. It cost me $4.69. So I am now searching for a recipe so that I can make my own and maybe save some money. The girls are loving school and Mason can't wait to start preschool next week. 4 hours a week with just one at home. Aahh, sweet bliss. Jaxon and I have contracted Giardia. Our city water is contaminated. The doctor says that it just has to run it's course, which can be up to 25 - 30 days. All while we are trying to potty train. It doesn't work to well when the kid is extra gaseous and air is not all that comes out. he went through 13 pull ups yesterday. He has stayed in good spirits though. Mason just started soccer last saturday. He was the only one to score a goal on his team. Needless to say, his team got slaughtered. The house is very quiet with just the boys home. They play so well together. It is amazing how well they clean up after themselves when asked. When the girls get home it becomes total chaos. They have to be told repeatedly to clean up. They aren't going to have much playing or tv time if they don't get with the system. Steve and I are doing well and staying busy. It is now canning season and I have been dehydrating fruits to make nut & fruit mix. I bought 16 pounds of strawberries at .60/lb. I am trying pears and kiwis right now. I want to get some peaches in the next couple of weeks. Our tomatoes and peppers are doing great and we have enjoyed fresh salsa lately. We have 6 baby watermelon coming and 3 pumpkins. I am so ready for fall. I love the hot days and cool nights. I am looking forward to using our firebowl. OUr yard is finally coming back to life since we replaced the sprinkler and can now water more than 30 minutes a week. Well I must go, the chaos has arrived.