Overwhelmed

This is the way Ive been feeling lately. Mostly with good stuff, some not as good. It started with Neil being gone so long (yeah, its not that long compared to others,but for me it was forever) and then I was sick.

But I just have so much to do and I dont feel really caught up with what needed to be done already. I know I will get there. Im not one to really stress, but overwhelmed is just where Ive been lately.

Cant I just snap my fingers and have it all done? House cleaned, papers organized, meals planned and then more time to connect and get new relationships started and old ones refreshed.

Instead I have a dirty house, left overs that will have to do, papers shoved all over and barely enough time to think.

Oh well, and this too shall pass! Keep smiling and push through....Ill get there!

Progress

Currently Im reading The Prilgrims Progress. Not to be confused with The Little Pilgrims Progress which is the story I remember reading when I was much younger.

Its a little rough going - just the way its written is difficult for me to follow. But, Im making progress :)

Havens First day of Dance

Dance actually started last week, but because we were in Disneyland, Haven started today. Two of her friends are in the class. It is a ballet/tap combo class for 3 year olds. Her teacher is Miss Kourtney.

I didnt get many pics because I was to busy visiting with the other mommies :)

Rise and Shine - its Balloon time

5:30 is sooooo early for me any day, let alone on a Saturday. But I set my alarm and got up so I could get ready and, along with Neil, take the kids to go see the hot air balloons.

When we lived in the apartment we would see Hot Air Balloons float pass from time to time. I remember seeing them as a kid. (not sure I ever saw them the way we did today tho).

I made some blueberry muffins (not a typical bfast for us - kinda like a treat) and hot chocolate after I got ready (and had at least one cup of coffee) and packed it all up. Then we went and got the kids up, got them dressed quickly and into the car.

It was already busy when we got there but we put out our blanket and chairs and watched as they blew the balloons up and took off into the sky.

We were even really close to one that we got see the whole process.

Then we walked over to Clovis fest, ran into some friends and had a great time.

Disney day #2 and Farewell

Day 2 was a little less exciting for us. Haven was kinda done with all the stimulation. Justus was just wore out from all the walking he did the day before (He walked the entire time). We didnt get in early and it was more crowded.

We opted to go in the front gates so the kids could get that perspective. They let us in and let us get half way up Main Street before it was actually opening time. Justus found a pole to play with.

Our first ride was Jungle River boats then the boys did Indiana Jones then onto Tarzans Tree.

We were able to walk right on Pirates of the Caribbean but it wasnt as good as I remembered it.

We went into Poohs area and did those rides. Saw Tigger and Pooh, but again, no one wanted to meet them. J and I rode Splash Mountain.

Then we went through the castle to let Haven get that perspective. It was kinda lost on us the first day cause we always were entering and exiting through Tomorrow land.

We saw Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and Cinderella just to the side of the castle but Haven was still not in the mood to actually meet any of them.

After the Castle we went and got some souvenirs. Haven got to pick some things out to spend the money GG had given her.

The kids got to pick a lollipop of their choice. And yes, this was after lunch time. Then we decided it was time to head to the hotel for some swim time.

Haven decided she had had enough so she fell asleep.

We went back into CA Adventure, ate dinner, did some more rides like Soarin over California and Neil and I got to ride California Screamin. That was way fun! We did some more of the same rides as the day before then headed back over to Disneyland to catch the end of the parade.

On our way back to the hotel through Downtown Disney we stopped for ice cream.

Then into our room for bedtime. The next morning the kids got up and played with all their toys.

Fun times at Disney!!

Downtown Disney and Disneyland day #1

We got to our hotel room about 4 and checked in. We freshened up a bit then headed downstairs to Downtown Disney where we were meeting some OC friends for dinner at Rainforest Cafe. It was good to catch up with the Van Ginkels and seeing Luke and Justus together was just cute. Luke was just a newborn at our wedding so weve known him all his life and J and him have been friends since J was born.

Justus had gotten some money from GG so he went straight away into the Lego store and picked out his Legos which of course was of the Star wars variety.

After cruising around with the Van Ginkels it was back to the hotel for bed so we could start our next day in DISNEYLAND!!!!

We rode the Monorail into the park which dropped us off at Tomorrow land. We got to enter the park an hour early so every ride was basically walk on with no wait. The very first ride we did was Matterhorn.

Then into Fantasy land to do the tea cups, Alice in Wonderland, Dumbo, Carrousel and others.

We went into Toontown and stood inline to meet Mickey. Haven wasnt quite into all that so she just watched. We also saw Minnie, but again, the kids just wanted to see and not meet.

After Toontown we headed back into Tomorrow land and did the Nemo ride and Autopia. Then it was lunch time so we headed to Mainstreet to eat a corn dog.

We took the train around the park to rest then Haven was ready for a nap. I took her back to the hotel while Neil stayed with J and did more rides in Tomorrow land.

When we got back Justus was getting ready to do the Jedi training. He got picked to go up on stage and "be trained". All was good and well until Darth Maul came out and Haven freaked out. She did not want to be anywhere near him so I had to leave right as Justus got to fight him. But fun times for J.

We ate dinner on Main Street and followed it up with yummy ice cream cones. A definite must for first timers!

Then we crossed over into California Adventure. That was a first for all of us. We got to ride the Zeplins as a family, then J and I did Mulholland Madness and the swings while Neil and H did the ferris wheel.

We ended the night in the Bugs Life land with the bumper cars, bug ride and lady bugs.

By the time we got back to the room, all of us were tired, but Haven fell right to sleep after her bath even tho the rest of us were still up with the lights on. Must have been a SUPER fun day!