...Changes...

Its crazy, its only been 3 months since I became a 'housewife' but I love it so much, I feel like I always have been.  There are many changes going on in our house.  We have just been reminded how short and precious life truly is, and we are not wasting anymore time.  Jasmine is in full school mode. LOVES fourth grade. And is still taking voice lessons. We are looking into some acting/theater classes for her, as well as some dance.  She has HUGE dreams involving the arts, so we are trying everything in our power to help them come true for her.  Bryan will be finally going back to school in January for winter quarter. He (we) has wanted to go back to school since Jasmine was a baby, but something always came up, so we are making it happen. It will be a huge adjustment for our family, having him work, and go to school, but we are determined to make it happen. We know that it will be more than worth it in the long run.  I am really trying to take care of myself, and educate myself about my health issues, and trying to make huge adjustments to our lifestyle to improve all of our health.  I am beginning to make everything from scratch. We are trying to eat completely dairy and gluten free, I have been doing a ton of research and have found that there are 'hidden' gluten and dairy ingredients in so many things. We are beginning to eat pretty much vegan/raw. I am learning how to can and cook in a completely different way (I am even thinking of getting rid of the microwave!). We have been watching a ton of documentaries on food and health. I am horrified at what the FDA approves, and what we have been feeding ourselves and Jasmine.     I recently spent the day with a friend, and we made laundry soap! It was so much fun, and I couldn't believe how easy it was, and how CHEAP the ingredients are. I am going to make dish soap and household cleaners next...then who knows...I will probably move onto everything else! LOL!  You all might think I am being a little over the top, but I am excited.  I am also going to start going to yoga very regularly.  Which will be amazingly beneficial in so many ways.  I am having a hard time with the loss of my oldest sister Angie. I cant believe that she is really gone. But we have her to thank for all of these wonderful changes in our lives.  She reminded us that our time here is very short, and we need to LIVE while we are here.  So Thank You Lulu! I miss you more and more each day. I love you to the moon and back. Forever!