July 4th!

We had a great July 4th. I started the day with a run around Woodward park with friend Renee, then we met up with another friend for breakfast at Batter Up. Then I went and hung out with my mom and later some more of the fam.

When I got back to my house around lunch time, the kids were still in their PJs and Neil and them were having a great time relaxing and playing.

So the kids went to quiet time still in their jammies and Neil and I got in a quick nap ourselves. Then it was up and off to Sisters to celebrate the holiday.

We had quite a large group at my sisters. 15 adults and 7 kids. Good times!

We swam a whole lot. I have to say, Haven was doing sooooo good. Justus was hanging with the big kids and having fun.

Then it was burger and hot dog time. Never mind the flames :)
Then on to the show. We did some of our own fireworks, starting with poppers and sparklers.

Chad had brought some crazy big sparklers so the kids had fun with those.

And my sis lives very close to Buchanan so we got to see their fireworks as well.

Great day!

Fingers and Toes

My parents came into town on Sat and my mom took all us girls for our trip to the mani pedi place. Haven picked a nice shade of Yellow. Wow - its bright!

Cousin time

Neils sister and her family are in town from Texas. We have enjoyed spending time with them. It is fun to see them all love being together.

So far we have spent a day at Wild Water

Went and had pictures made

And just had some fun hanging out.

Fathers Day

We actually got to celebrate this special day twice. Saturday night we had Neils parents over for dinner and celebrated with them.

Then on Sunday the kids celebrated Neil.

Here are some pics from our day.

We spent the majority of the day sorting legos/building sets and watching Backyardigans :)

Preschool Parade

Today my kids got to participate in the Preschool Parade that The Well puts on. Each child between ages 2 and kindergarten get to bring a vehicle of their choice to decorate and ride in the parade. They could bring their bikes, trikes or scooters.

Once we got there, we registered, then we got to decorate the vehicles. Justus brought his scooter and Haven her trike.

They also had where you could make a license plate for your vehicle, you could make a hat of your choosing (Haven of course picked a Princess crown) and they also had face painting.




Justus loved playing in the bounce house and both kids love the play area.

Then it was on to the big RACE!

Trikes went first so Haven went first. She was so cute out their peddling so hard.

Scooters went next so it was Justus turn. He raced so fast. He came in second but we were told after the fact that the boy who beat him was 6 ;) It was a close race tho and Justus had fun.


Then we cheered for those racing on bikes.
Next it was parade time where we all kept reinforcing that it was time to go slow. All the kids did great!


Fun times at the Parade!

Things that stir my heart

Besides raising my children to be happy, healthy, Godly people and wanting to be a wife of noble character, there are a few things that stir my heart.

I came across this the other day off of Beth Moores blog and I just read and was in wonder.

http://www.asourown.org/

My heart is moved to such compassion for these and I want nothing more than to help.

So this is my prayer.....Lord - how and when? I want to help!

My heart is stirred.

J preschool graduation

Today was Justus last day of Preschool! At his school they dont do a formal graduation but they do have a graduation celebration.

We got there and had prayer - which I LOVE about a Christian school.

Then we went outside to have some cake & punch - yummy!

We went back inside for the kids to show some of what they learned.

We saw them do their American Flag salute as well as the Bible salute - another great perk to a Christian school

They did some songs for us

Then they each received their Preschool completion certificate. Afterward Mrs Tracye presented the Preschool Class of 2011. So cute!


Pictures with the teachers - Mrs Tracye and Mrs Sharon!

So proud of Justus!