Fall Fun

Yesterday we took the opportunity to enjoy the beginnings of Fall. After the kids flu shots, which Justus has such an aversion to (which is well understood seeing how he saw so many doctors when he was new) and Haven didnt even flinch. Both got lollipops and we went on our way.

I decided the day should be fun so we started out going to see a friend whose dog just had puppies. Last year this same dog had a litter and Haven was in love with the puppies. This time, she would have nothing to do with them. The puppies are only a couple weeks old and last time they were older and moving around so I think that is the difference.....anyway, here is a pic of Justus checking them out.

Next we headed home for lunch and a super quick nap.

Then it was off to the PUMPKIN PATCH! One of my favorite things to do as a mom is take my kids to the pumpkin patch. I love it, they love it, and you get great pics. We invited our friends Miss Whitney, Hannah (Justus crush) and Claire (Havens dance buddy) to join us.

Except - it was closed. I swear the website said it was open, but, no dice. Sooooo whats a mom, her kids and friends to do.......hunt out great picture taking places that arent blocked off.

We found some great photo opps and even went into the orchard...thats ok, right? RIGHT??

Finally we made it to a pumpkin patch with real pumpkins. More great photos:

And the kids found some toys to play with:

We ended the day with corn dogs and Its the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown.

Yay for Fall fun!

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.