Outdoor fun

Im so glad that the weather is getting cooler! Here are some pics of the other day when Justus and I went outside to play while Haven was napping.

Mental Snapshot

Here is what I observed as I looked around soon after the kids were up from their afternoon nap:
Neil had the radio playing, with no less than old school Warren G, dancing away
Justus was a few feet away starting a race. He was counting down for when the planes would take off - Little Einsteins reenactment
Haven was being daredevil trying to get on the little trike thing we have, standing with both feet on the seat while holding onto the handle bars
Im just sitting on the floor in the mix.
Dont forget - Warren G is still playing
Crazy...we need to get out of the house!

You know youre the mom of a toddler when....

the characters from Little Einsteins invade your dreams. It was crazy - last night, Leo, Annie, Quincy, June and Rocket visited me in my sleep.

Also, just a side note - Justus loves Curious George and when we get in the car he always wants to listen to "George, please Mom." We have the Jack Johnson soundtrack and he requests it. I found that very curious!

Bath x 2

This was the second time that the kids took a bath together. They both really enjoy it. Haven loves to be with her big brother and Justus just loves playing in the tub so the more the merrier. It is so convenient. The first time they were bathed together I did it when the kids and I were out way past bedtimes and Neil was out for the evening. So I just did a quick job, both at once. Tonight, it was more because we needed for the kids to go to bed early cause we were ready to have some peace and quiet. Well, it wasnt early for Haven, but about an hour early for Justus. We are lucky tho cause he loves to go to bed. He has always loved it - crazy lucky! For some reason, tonight it was just tough. Haven has started screeching and growling. Haven's noises along with Justus' not wanting to do what we want and being vocal about it made it a good night for a quick bath. I cant say Im a true fan of boy-girl bathing. My sister and I bathed together lots as kids, but we were both girls. Im sure this wont be something we do very often, but it sure is cute to see them together!

Foolishness

I try so hard to break Justus of this (prov 22:15). It seems I need some breaking as well. Break me Lord - May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. Ps 19:14

Free Rocks!

Anything free is fabulous - but this weekend was the kicker to all free stuff. Neil's work invited the top producers for a weekend at Monterey. They put us up at the Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa, fed us and gave us a great time. There was a group of us that got to go and it was fun to get to know some more of Neil's co-workers. We didnt take the kids so it was just Neil and Kelly time. It was so relaxing and of course the area is beautiful! We got to go for a run, eat when we wanted to, sleep when we wanted to, sit and have uninterrupted adult conversation. It was so perfect!

You can find me in my wigwam, Ill be beatin' on my tom-tom

Justus had a great time playing in his Tee-Pee Tent thing. We've had this since he was about a year and a half, but this is the first time he has liked it all put together. He had so much fun!