The Devermann Family

We're really enjoying Julian! I love living in the mountains again. I feel myself. It's nice. We're staying busy and enjoying life. The girls are growing and happy as can be. Kiera is eating foods now, and sitting up all by herself. She loves to take baths and splash in the pool. She is still as happy as they come. Katelyn is growing as well, and is as active as ever. I can hardly keep up! I'm trying to get her involved in more activities so she can socialize with other kids, and give me a little break! Hah! She is in a Movement/ Dance class in Ramona on Wednesdays and we went to storytime at the Julian Library on Thursday. At storytime I met some nice ladies who invited us to their play group on Tuesday's! I am excited to get out there and be active with the kids.

Todd has been working a lot. His job ends in a few weeks and he'll be off to find more work. We're waiting on the LVN boards to send us the right paperwork so he can get his test date. It's been a hassle getting in touch with them, but hopefully we will get the right forms asap. January is right around the corner. I can't believe we're nearing the end of 2009. I am planning to take a class or two in the Spring as well. I'd like to get back to school, finish my degree, and head into a career that will help support my family! Lots of new things coming our way!

I went to a yoga class this morning. It was a nice break for myself, and very relaxing. Grandma Robin took the girls to the coffee shop and the park. They're hanging out at her house while I steal away a few more minutes of alone time at the library. Alone time is few and far between in my life!

We will have internet set up at the house next week! Halleluiah! I'll be able to post pictures and keep better touch with society!

I read a friends caring bridge a few minutes ago and found it very interesting. Here is some information that she posted. Keep it all in mind and do what you can. Thanks to everyone!

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month!!

-Cancer is the #1 leading cause of death by disease in children under 15 in the U.S.
-12,500 children are diagnosed each year in the U.S.
-Currently, 30,000-40,000 kids are undergoing cancer treatment in the U.S.
-2/3 of kids who survive childhood cancers endure severe side effects from treatment such as cognitive deficits, organ failure, and secondary cancers just to name a few.
-Childhood cancer research is vastly underfunded
-There are 15 children diagnosed with cancer to every one child diagnosed with AIDS yet the U.S. invests $595,000for research for every pediatric AIDS patient and only $20,000 per pediatric cancer patient
-Right now somewhere in the U.S. 7 children with cancer are fighting for their lives who won't make it through the daySome ways to help…

From August 15th until October 15th, the company will donate 100% of the profits of all bottles of Oatmeal Raisin Shower Gel sold via their website, www.philosophy. com, to Cookies for Kids' Cancer. If you're a Facebook fan, there's a special Cookies for Kids' Cancer button on the Philosophy Facebook page explaining the promotion including the bake sales they're planning at their retail stores. In the month of September, the company will donate $1 for every special Facebook virtual cookie application you send to friends. Just a click of a mouse and $1 is donated! The parenting magazine Cookie has a write up about the promotion with Philosophy which we hope will also spur traffic to the website. PLEASE encourage your friends, family, babysitters, friends of babysitters, to support this very special promotion. It's not often a company donates 100% of the profits to a cause. Also,that Chili's Restaurants is running nationwide campaign for St. Jude, and September 28th is the day they give 100% of their proceeds to St. Jude.