All Church Picnic

Saturday our church had a picnic. They had bbqed tri-tip, chicken, hot dogs. Everyone brought sides or a dessert. It was yummy. The funnest part tho was the bounce houses they had and the water bounce houses and a dunk tank. Justus loved the one that you got on a slid down all in the water. He had a blast. His friend Reece was there to and they just played and played. I got to help some which kept me cooled off. Then the big kids took Justus and Reece down the big slide that had water. That is one thing I love about our church, the big kids are very nice and helpful. What fun!!

icky sicky

Haven woke up last night at midnight and puked all over. Luckily Neil happened to hear her and went in to investigate. She was sitting all in it so Neil got her out. She wasnt crying or anything. But she was so nasty smelling. So I took her and gave her a bath. Then of course I had to stay up with her to watch her. She proceeded to be sick for the next 2 hours, letting me know every 10-15 mins, if you catch my drift. Then finally around 2am she fell asleep out in the living room. I moved her to her crib about 3am where she puked once more and then fell back asleep. Poor thing, she was such a trooper tho. Then this morning I got her up she was doing better and I started her on Pedialite. Then after nap she had a 102 fever. Poor girl. But she is looking up. Still on Pedialite, but not puking. Hopefully tomorrow will be better. Here are some pics from today. She was so mellow all day, you could tell she was icky, sicky. And, for the record, this is the first time shes been sick like this.

On my mind - modesty

Ever since Justus was about 15 mos old, Ive really tried hard to not change in front of him, wear immodest clothing or otherwise subject him to visual female stuff. This has been a real challenge for me. I grew up in a home with a sister so it was never a big deal. My dad was of course around, but he was always doing his dad thing and allowed my mom to guide us. But to be careful of my clothing and being diligent in my shower schedule and potty times have been a challenge at times. Ive just been convicted that Justus should learn to respect modesty and Im the best example hes got right now.

Weekend away

We had the great opportunity to go to the beach this weekend. Not only was it Mothers day weekend, but it was also our anniversary weekend. Neils dad had a business contact that let us use their house in Cambria for zero dollars. It was so nice. We went up Friday, just kinda hung out that night, went out to dinner, then Neils parents came up Sat morning. We took the kids to the beach in Cayucus. It was a beautiful day, perfect weather. Then out to lunch, home for naps, then Neils parents watched the kids so we could go out for dinner. We went to Moonstone Beach Bar and Grill and it was so nice. They even gave us a free dessert for our anniversary. Its always nice to get away. The kids had a great time - fun times all around.

More Free Stuff!

You might remember that back at Christmas time, a lady from our church gave us a play kitchen for free, well, shes at it again. This time she gave us an outdoor play structure. She said her boys have just out grown it and would rather ride their bikes anyhow. God is so good to us! He puts such amazing people in our lives!

Yay for Backyard Fun

Since our grass is all in and Neil mowed it the other day and the weather was amazing tonight, we went outside and played and played and played. It was so nice to be outside enjoying it all!

Crabby Kids

Neil was gone all last week. We had a crazy busy weekend. Neil was gone again Wed and Thurs. Im reaping the repercussions of crabby kids. Lets face it, life isnt nearly as good without Dad around!