Got sun??

Who hasnt been tired of the gray, gloomy days here in Fresno? We were blessed to be able to go visit my sis and her family while they were on Vacay. Yesterday we packed the kids up at 6am and headed for the Beach!! Our plan was to leave at 6 and get there by 8:30 so we could feed the kids bfast, which their normal time is 8 so we figured it wasnt to far off.....well, we had only gotten as far as Leemore and it quickly became apparent that Haven was ready for some food. So we stopped off for a bite to eat. But then we were quickly back on track....although we did arrive a bit late - maybe an hour or so....not to bad, right?? Anyways, it was no matter. We had a great time hanging out at Avila Beach all day. Neil took Haven back to nap, but other than that we all had a great time together. We headed to Pismo pier to watch the sunset and then to dinner at some Italian restaurant that had great pizza. We then headed home. I was so proud of our kids. Justus went all day without a nap and didnt have any meltdowns and Haven did really well also. It was a great day, with beautiful weather. It is always fun times with my sis and her fam, and Kaleighs friend Ashtin. What a blessing!!

How do your kids eat Cheerios??

Cause apparently mine think licking them up is the way to do it. Haven started and Justus followed suit. Not sure where this came from, but it sure was comical to watch!

I did it!!

This morning (with the help of hubby) I got up at 6:08! I got up, walked on the treadmill for 30 min, took my shower, came into the kitchen, made some coffee, unloaded the dishwasher and now I sit - blogging away! Yay!! Much thanks to Neil - I asked him last night to drag me out of bed if I wasnt up by 6:15. We got to have some conversation before he left for work...but he leaves so early! But hopefully this will become routine!

Motivation - lack of

Im not kidding, I dont think I can drag myself out of bed before 7:55. For some reason, my body just wont get up until the very last moment. I really would love to get up and take my shower, get dressed, even have some conversation with my husband before I get the kids up. But, it just isnt happening. I dont know what to do.....Im getting plenty of rest, often going to bed by 9 or 10. I also would love to have the motivation to use my treadmill. But where did all the motivation go?? If you know, please point me to it!!

Rough day at church

I love going to church! Normally, its a very easy and fun thing for the kids also. Not today. Justus had a poopy accident (I totally feel bad for Mrs. Christine who cleaned it up!) and Haven had a little scuffle. Apparently one of the little boys (who I know and love dearly) was trying to hug on Haven and got a little rough and knocked her down. She hit the play kitchen and bit her lip. Poor girl - now it is all fat. But all is well, they are now napping soundly in their beds!

New Baby

Today I got to go see our friends new baby that was just born last night. So precious! This girl was a trooper, she is shorter than me by a good bit and pushed out a 9.3lb, 21 3/4 in baby boy! Oh my!! But all is well and baby Alexander is healthy and Mom is recovering well. I got to hold Alexander which really kinda reminded me of Justus cause he was almost as ginormo as Alexander. But he just slept the whole time, so sweet. But then I was so happy I was not going home to sleepless nights! Im definitely in that Im-so-glad-for-you-but-would-never-want-it-for-myself stage! But he was oh, so sweet!

Hangin out

Well the last couple of days have been fun and relaxing. We are still trying to get things together in our house, dreaming about what changes we want to accomplish one day....there is always another project. I know that is true for everybody, there is always something to do or change.

So we have just been hanging out and playing. The kids have enjoyed their new toys...right now the hot item is Handy Manny's tool set that sings. Justus and Haven both love it although it is really Justus' toy. But they do a good job sharing. Haven really loves her baby dolls. Baby Cindy, as we call her (she is a baby Cinderella) is her favorite. She does a good job pushing her in her stroller. One night while I was cooking dinner the kids where wanting in on the fun so I gave them their own bowl and utensils to play with - my own little Master Chefs!!