Rock your World

Here are some pics of Justus at Rock Your World. The preschool class came to our Dance class yesterday and we taught them the Electric Slide. Can I tell you how cute it was when they kept asking for music and didnt want to learn the steps. I think in their mind alls dance is is free dance. Which, of course, we did plenty of. So here are some pics of Justus stretching out. Of course he is the one in the crown, yes the only one who wore his crown to class. He is my prince!

Then heres one of him at assembly. Its kinda dark but thats the best I could do. When he spotted me taking his pic he wanted to be with me. Such a cutie!

I also added a few of lunch time. Dont you fear, Ive been getting there to be with Justus the whole time. Haven also gets to join us. She is watched for me while I help out. I think she spends the majority of her time eating goldfish crackers! ;)

Hannah Montana Hoedown Throwdown and other Stories

So this week Im officially crazy busy. Last week, Justus started swim lessons. He is doing really well and has even passed a level. He got to ring the bell and everyone clapped for him. Hes also made a friend, Payton. She is a cutie and Justus always asks if we will see Payton. This week is his last week of swim lessons, which we do in the afternoon. Ive uploaded some pics from his first day.

This week also is the start of our churchs version of VBS. We call it Rock Your World. Im helping with the dance portion. Another lady and myself, along with a few youth helpers are teaching the kids the Hannah Montana Hoedown Throwdown. You can YouTube it if youve never heard of it. Its from her movie and they break it down and teach it. So thats what we are doing for these kids. Which also meant that I had to learn it. Now, Im in no way a stellar dancer especially if I have to hit moves on a certain beat in a certain way. And these moves are FAST. The kids are doing well, which it does help that probably half already know the dance.

Justus is also a part of VBS. They have a class for his age so its fun to see him in the big assembly with all the big kids. I didnt really get to see much of what else they do cause Im busy with my thing. At the end we all eat lunch together. Apparently Justus swiped some kids lunch yesterday, which was wrong/bad on so many levels. What he swiped was a peanut butter sandwich and he is allergic to it. So I find him walking around the play area holding a baggie with a PB sandwich in it. Thankfully he couldnt get the baggie open. Needless to say, I will be there early at lunch time today to make sure this doesnt happen again.

$1 Hotcakes

What can I say?? Such a deal! Neil took Justus and went and picked some up for the kids. Cant beat it for a cheap breakfast! Followed up with some cartoons - what a morning!

What I love...and where to buy kids

Apparently the Grocery is now selling kids - look what was in my bags when I came home ;)

Neil has been getting up early and opening up the windows so that when I get up the house is so nice and cool. In fact when I got up today and looked at the thermo it said 69 - wow! I love when its this cool at night during the summer! So I took a pic and it said 71 which was mid-morningish. Love it!

Puppy love....or not

When I heard my friend Renaee was getting a new puppy I was so excited. I knew the kids would love to come see and play with her. So we set up a time and last night Neil and I took the kids over. I talked to the kids all that afternoon and told them how we were going to go see the puppy. They were so excited and ready to play with the puppy. Then we got there. Haven was scared to death, wouldnt even play on the ground if she was anywhere near the puppy and wanted to be held. Justus was excited at first, but when the puppy was so excited to play and as Justus was running she knocked Justus down, he was done with her. Justus just wanted to go play in their beautiful backyard. So, the puppy stayed on the leash and my kids played with everything but the dog!

Fun times in the Backyard

Now that our backyard is done (well, almost - isnt there always something else you wanna do?!) weve been spending so much time outside. As soon as breakfast is over the kids want to go play outside. As soon as naptime is over they want to go outside. They will stay out there forever! Needless to say, I think we will be keeping the sunscreen companies in business! Today I got so much done around the house cause they play so good and I keep the windows open, I dont feel like I have to be out there the whole time. Its really nice. Obviously tho, when they are in their little pools I am there. Backyards are the best!

Bike riding and growing plant

Justus was at it again last night - riding his bike so good. He and Neil went all over our neighborhood. Im so proud of how good he is doing. Then after a long ride, he got in our planter - a favorite place of play between our kids - and pretended to be a plant growing.