The little things that make my heart happy

Its the little things that happen randomly in the day, hearing my kids play with lots of laughs, seeing a look on their face that just confirms that Im doing something right, hearing them use their words and be polite. You know, the little things that make a heart so happy.

Today I came across this and it just put a smile on my face:

I saw my son, who had asked earlier if he could play with his baby bible, make the correlation between my bible and his. Hopefully, down the road, he will make the correlation between my God and his. Precious.

Birthday Month

This month is Havens bday and Neils bday month. For Haven she will be turning 3. I truly cant believe that she will be 3.

Haven has asked for a pink castle cake. Im pretty sure we can swing that ;). When asked about gifts, all she can really ask for is legos. But that is just her sweet heart talking cause that is all Justus talks about. So I guess its up to me to decide.....

Neil is adverse to cake and usually opts for birthday cookie. However this year he has asked for a mint chip ice cream cake. I think I can do that too. Not sure what else is on the horizon for him. we shall see.....

Let the partying begin!!

Overwhelmed

This is the way Ive been feeling lately. Mostly with good stuff, some not as good. It started with Neil being gone so long (yeah, its not that long compared to others,but for me it was forever) and then I was sick.

But I just have so much to do and I dont feel really caught up with what needed to be done already. I know I will get there. Im not one to really stress, but overwhelmed is just where Ive been lately.

Cant I just snap my fingers and have it all done? House cleaned, papers organized, meals planned and then more time to connect and get new relationships started and old ones refreshed.

Instead I have a dirty house, left overs that will have to do, papers shoved all over and barely enough time to think.

Oh well, and this too shall pass! Keep smiling and push through....Ill get there!

Progress

Currently Im reading The Prilgrims Progress. Not to be confused with The Little Pilgrims Progress which is the story I remember reading when I was much younger.

Its a little rough going - just the way its written is difficult for me to follow. But, Im making progress :)

Havens First day of Dance

Dance actually started last week, but because we were in Disneyland, Haven started today. Two of her friends are in the class. It is a ballet/tap combo class for 3 year olds. Her teacher is Miss Kourtney.

I didnt get many pics because I was to busy visiting with the other mommies :)

Rise and Shine - its Balloon time

5:30 is sooooo early for me any day, let alone on a Saturday. But I set my alarm and got up so I could get ready and, along with Neil, take the kids to go see the hot air balloons.

When we lived in the apartment we would see Hot Air Balloons float pass from time to time. I remember seeing them as a kid. (not sure I ever saw them the way we did today tho).

I made some blueberry muffins (not a typical bfast for us - kinda like a treat) and hot chocolate after I got ready (and had at least one cup of coffee) and packed it all up. Then we went and got the kids up, got them dressed quickly and into the car.

It was already busy when we got there but we put out our blanket and chairs and watched as they blew the balloons up and took off into the sky.

We were even really close to one that we got see the whole process.

Then we walked over to Clovis fest, ran into some friends and had a great time.

Disney day #2 and Farewell

Day 2 was a little less exciting for us. Haven was kinda done with all the stimulation. Justus was just wore out from all the walking he did the day before (He walked the entire time). We didnt get in early and it was more crowded.

We opted to go in the front gates so the kids could get that perspective. They let us in and let us get half way up Main Street before it was actually opening time. Justus found a pole to play with.

Our first ride was Jungle River boats then the boys did Indiana Jones then onto Tarzans Tree.

We were able to walk right on Pirates of the Caribbean but it wasnt as good as I remembered it.

We went into Poohs area and did those rides. Saw Tigger and Pooh, but again, no one wanted to meet them. J and I rode Splash Mountain.

Then we went through the castle to let Haven get that perspective. It was kinda lost on us the first day cause we always were entering and exiting through Tomorrow land.

We saw Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and Cinderella just to the side of the castle but Haven was still not in the mood to actually meet any of them.

After the Castle we went and got some souvenirs. Haven got to pick some things out to spend the money GG had given her.

The kids got to pick a lollipop of their choice. And yes, this was after lunch time. Then we decided it was time to head to the hotel for some swim time.

Haven decided she had had enough so she fell asleep.

We went back into CA Adventure, ate dinner, did some more rides like Soarin over California and Neil and I got to ride California Screamin. That was way fun! We did some more of the same rides as the day before then headed back over to Disneyland to catch the end of the parade.

On our way back to the hotel through Downtown Disney we stopped for ice cream.

Then into our room for bedtime. The next morning the kids got up and played with all their toys.

Fun times at Disney!!