Yet again

Youd think Id learn my lesson - well now I have. Yesterday as I was late to bible study and particularly upset about it cause I was in charge of snacks, I was going to fast. The nice motorcycle cop pulled me over with those now to familiar flashing lights. However this time, he wasnt a jerk, in fact, he was very professional and seemingly truly concerned that I would be speeding, endangering my fellow drivers. He asked why I was speeding and I told him I was late to bible study. He asked to see all my info. He looked at my drivers license and asked if the address was current. I said no. You see, my drivers license has my sis's address on it cause when I moved here I knew I wouldnt have a stable address for awhile but I knew she wasnt going anywhere. So it made sense. I just havent changed it in the past 8 years Ive lived here. Then upon looking at my registration he noted it was a different address and asked if that one was my current address. Again, I replied no. That one had the address of the house we just moved out of. So he took it all back with him to call it in or whatever they do. The whole time I was just praying for a miracle of God. And praise Jesus, he came back and said he was giving me a verbal warning for my speeding, but he was giving me a fix it ticket for my address being incorrect on my drivers license. He informed me that the law was you had 7 days to change it when you move. Well, who knew? Not me, but now I do and Im just so thankful it wasnt a speeding ticket!!

Justus' Favorite

On Valentines night, after we had put Haven to bed, Neil and I busted out our bottle of Martinelli's Sparkling Cider. Justus was still awake and was playing near by with his toys. Once he saw that we were drinking something special, he immediately wanted to know what it was and if he could have some. Because it was a special night, I poured him a small glass. Mind you, he has never had soda or anything super sugary. The first words out of his mouth were "Its my favorite!" So cute!

Happy Birthday Party

Last night was Justus' happy birthday party. I think my favorite part was when we were all singing happy birthday to him. You could just see the joy and pride on his face as we were all focused on him. It was really precious. I can just see as he is growing how much more he is understanding. He loved all his gifts. GiGi and Papa got him a red wagon, a Batman cave, some swim shorts, and a bug catcher. His fav was definitely the Batman cave out of all the gifts he got this year. Aunty Katie and Uncle Jeff got him a wagon for him to play with and his birthday balloons. Aunt Erin and Uncle Jim got him a game and a puzzle. Id have to say that Justus birthday was a hit. I know he certainly enjoyed it. Who doesnt love birthday attention? He certainly ate it up this year! Oh and the cake was yummy too! Eddies, my favorite!

Valentine Fun

Despite the icky rainy weather, Friend Whitney, Hannah and Claire came over today to decorate some cookies. This was Justus' first time to do something like this. He really did very well. The first cookie he spread the frosting on and decorated all by himself. For the second one I frosted and he decorated. Then each kid got to eat one cookie they made. Justus just ate the frosting off! He must be his moms son!! Haven just ate plain cookie while we decorated. Hannah did a great job and Claire did really well also. So very cute and fun!

More Presents!

After Haven went to bed Neil and I gave Justus our last present that was from us. We got him some Lincoln Logs. He absolutely loved them. We had a great time playing with them all together - hence why we waited til Haven was in bed. She is not nearly as destructive as Justus was at that age but she still likes to "help" which usually results in towers falling. So she was in sweet dream land and we were busy creating a village. It really was lots of fun. Tonight is our party for Justus so he will get his gifts from the rest of the family. Also yesterday in the mail was a birthday card from Auntie Carolyn. She always sends birthday money. I can remember when I was a little girl and she would take us to the toy store and say "Pick out whatever you want" and she meant it. Whatever we chose she would get for us. I know that material things are not whats important, but as a kid, that does make such great memories!

Hes the Big 3

We had a great morning. Justus woke up and Haven and I sang happy birthday to him. Then he came out to the kitchen and opened his first gift of the day. He was so excited. Then after breakfast we took Haven and dropped her off with friend Whitney to play then Justus and I headed to the park. We played lots. Next was Red Robin for lunch and Neil got to meet us. Justus opened a couple more gifts, one from Mrs. Whitney and one from Daddy. Once we picked Haven up and got home, I let him stay up a little later than normal to play with his new toys. Then off to dream land where he is currently. Tonight we dont have much planned but tomorrow night we will have cake with the fam. Oh, I cant believe Justus is 3. What a wonderful day!

I wish I could do it

Im not gonna lie - I wish I could do it. I want to start a family night tradition. I love reading on other peoples blogs about their wonderful family nights and I think its priceless. I even got to hear Jacinda (Id link to her blog right here but I dont know how - check her out on my side bar) talk about how easy and fun it is. She gave us great ideas and how-tos and I get so pumped. But I just get overwhelmed. I feel like Haven is old enough now, but Im just overwhelmed. Can I say that again, Im overwhelmed. I have lots of great thoughts on it, but making them reality seems difficult. I guess my answer is to have Neil help me, at least with the first few. We will have to do them on a Sat night to start out with. Oh....maybe next month!