Big Day - Kindergarten for J!

Today Justus entered his real school career. We are all so excited for him. Ive always been so excited for my kids to go to the next thing - whatever that may be. I love the stages and I love seeing progress. I knew I would never be that parent that cried when my kids started school.

What I didnt know, was how nervous Id be. It took me about an hour into his time at school to realize how nervous I really was. I had to sit down and really think why I was so nervous. I decided it was because my very sheltered kid up to this point would be in a secular environment and I just wanted it to be a good experience.

Of course Justus wasnt nervous at all. For all he cared I could have dropped him at the curb and said see ya later. He was fabulous. No worries on his end.....

So we took a few pics.

Then took some more.

And a few more.



Of course Haven didnt want to be left out.
And then when he got home after lunch, he got his First Day of School treat that he picked out and I picked up while he was at school. Actually H & J both got donuts and my treat was Starbucks :)
They made these super cute hats. All the kids had them on when we came to pick them up. Super cute!

It was a great first day!

The last few days....

We have had a crazy busy last few days getting ready for school to start. So much has hit me at last moments that Ive just felt like I was running around like a chicken with its head cut off. But I guess all for a good cause :)

Wednesday the kids went for their hair cuts. I tried to take a picture but my phone did not want to participate in that action. Havens was just a little trim and J got a nice short one.

That night we had Js back to school night. I was a little apprehensive because I was going by myself. I had no idea what to expect so I just prayed God would take care of it and guess what - He sure did! He is so faithful! I got there and right away saw someone I knew and when I went over to her she welcomed me right into her table. And come to find out her little boy is in class with J. Then there was another mom that I kinda knew that knew my friend and all our boys are in class together. God is sooooo good!

Thursday was Js meet and greet with his teacher. She is really nice and Ive only heard great things about her. It went really well and we saw the other two boys there and the kids just had a fun time playing with each other. There are some other families in his class that I know also. Im feeling really confident about his Kindergarten year. We are really excited.

Friday morning was Havens meet and greet with her preschool teacher. It went great also. Her teacher was just in love with her and thought she was really bright. She also has a friend in her class from church.

So now I just need to make sure Im organized - something Im really struggling with right now. I keep forgetting that I need to have a whole week planned instead of just a day at a time because there is no "catch-up" day in between like when we just had preschool every other day. But Ill get there :)

Like I said - just a little crazy right now. I cant wait to get into the rhythm and see how much fun my kids are going to have!

Beach Trip

At least once a year we try to go with my sis and her family to the beach. My kids love being with my nieces and we just love the all around family time.

We got there around 10:30 - when things were still pretty calm and parking places werent so hard to come by. It was still a little cool and windy but it ended up being a very pretty day.

The kids played lots and then when my sis came and the fam came they played even more. We had another family join us as well that are good friends with my sis & bro and actually Neil and I have known them for quite some time too.

They took a break for lunch and then again for snow cones.



Played a little Smash ball

Posed for some pics

Played in the water

Our family took off around 3 to go check into the hotel and clean up for dinner. We headed into Pismo for dinner at McLintocks and then some time on the pier.



The next morning we headed up the 1 - just enjoying the beautiful day. We ended up at the Hearst Castle visitors center and spent a little time stretching our legs before coming home.

Justus - inside his world

This morning Justus was playing and at his "spot", the place where he had brought all his favorite playthings, this is what I discovered.

Notice his Legos, first and foremost and by far his favorite plaything at the moment.

Next his picture of himself as a baby - somewhat enshrined by his Legos. But dont fear that he is to egotistical, a picture of my parents is on the other side and is sometimes the preferred side.

To the side is his bible. I LOVE this. He has been wanting to read it often and usually takes it with him during play times.

And lastly his cozy stuff at the base - his sleeping bag, pillow, cozy and stuffed animals.

This must be what he values most.

Rants & Random

I cant believe that school starts in 2 weeks! I looked at the bell schedule and realized that Im going to have to have J at school every day by 8:15. Wow!! I havent had to be somewhere that early regularly in a very LONG time.

In the mean time - we will be doing lots of swimming, playing and plenty of sleeping in until then :)

So here are some random pics from the last couple of weeks.

Here is some of Havens artwork

And Haven all in Blue - Blue bows, blue dress, blue eyes and blue lollipop :)
Justus came to me one day and said "Mom will you come take a picture for me" I said sure. He had piled up all his animals and wanted a pic with them and him. Silly kid :) I was happy to oblige.

Some of Js lego creations:

A Shark

A plane

Supplies

We went out and got our School supplies yesterday. We received our list and away we went. Kindergarten is just around the corner!

VBS 2011

This year Justus was old enough to participate in VBS. I had always heard really great things about Riverpark Bible Church's VBS so I was so excited to enroll Justus.

The VBS is for two weeks and I love that Justus got that extra week of fun. I know he learned a lot and when I visited the auditorium for the last 20 min or so I saw what an outstanding job they do putting the whole thing together.

Here are some pics from the kindergarten room J was in. They had memory verses (quite a few), homework where they had to color sheets every night & stickers for a job well done.

Good Job J! And Haven was my good helper everyday :)