Hot Air Balloons!

This morning we got up so very early to go see the Hot Air Balloons. I got up sooooo early the clock still said 5 as the first number. I dont think Ive been up at that hour since my kids were babies.

But anyways, I got up and made muffins and hot chocolate (and coffee) to take with us. The kids got up a little before 6 brushed their teeth and changed and we all hopped up and were on our way.

Breakfast was first.
Then our friends Mrs Brooke, Tristan & Titus came to join us.


Neil took the kids over to see the balloons up close and personal.

It really is fun to watch!

Jog A Thon

Justus got to participate in his first ever Jog A Thon. I know he really enjoyed being able to run around at full speed.

I remember doing Jog A Thons when I was a kid. Except I remember the track being much bigger. Maybe its just that I was much smaller then, who knows.... ;)

He did great. He did a total of 12 laps.

They stretched before they got started.

Then ran while all the parents cheered them on.


At the end they got water and an Otter Pop.

So fun!

First game & first goal!

Wow - Justus did great in the first part of the game! He even scored a goal!!!

But after the first time he was in he kinda lost momentum or should I say interest.

In the meantime - here are some fun pictures.

J hustling after the ball:

J about to score....
Then the score!
J getting after it!
Corner kick in
Go Blue Lightning!!!!

Blue Lightning 2011

We decided to try another round of soccer. When J was 3 he played but we think he was just too little to get it.

So this year, we decided to give it a try again.

His first practice went well. Our friend is the coach and her little boy that is Js friend is on the team too. Justus actually seemed to want to do the drills and actually be able to accomplish them mostly.

Here are some pictures:

J in action

Team getting ready to throw their ball then they went and got it and kicked into the goal
J getting his ball to the goal

Team huddle
J and a water break

Haven and her little friend having a good time.

Labor Day weekend

Our weekend was more like a very extended time of fun because Neil took off the Friday before and the is off the Tuesday after. So even though the kids still have school, its been nice to have Neil around.

Friday I did work most of all the day but Neil took the kids swimming at my sisters house.

Saturday was such a lazy day. Neil mowed the yard. I slept lots. Then we got to go visit some friends for dinner. We spent some time swimming and then had a super yummy, very relaxed, back yard dinner.

Sunday we went to church and then after quiet time we went to visit Neils parents and share a meal with them. Papa got a new grill so he made us some yummy burgers on it. Cant have Labor Day with out grilled burgers.

Today is Monday and I did get up early and run with friend Brooke 3 miles. Then it was back to Katies to swim then home and now a relaxing evening with the kiddos.

Tomorrow Neil is off and both kids have school so we will see what fun things we can come up with to do :)

Havens first homework

When we brought Haven for her meet and greet with her Preschool teacher, she gave Haven a homework assignment.

She was to color the paper and I got to fill in the blanks and add our family photo.

My very thorough daughter colored the back as well :)

On my mind...very random

I really think that I could live with just Starbucks and chocolate......

I also think that if chocolate didnt exist I could be about 20 lbs lighter, ok, maybe not 20 but at least 10......

Justus told Neil last night that he got his name put on the board for not listening. If he doesnt get it taken off by Friday he misses out on Fun Friday which is a little class celebration. When I dropped him off at school today I looked for his name on the board.....they dont have a board.....hmmmmm. While Im sure that having Js name on the board is valid Im a little curious.....

Even though I am planning to go swimming today after I pick J up from school Im really ready for the hot to end and the cool to come.

One of the things that really stinks about having a kid in school every day is that I need to make sure that not only do my children have different clothes on every day but that I do as well. Gone are the days of wearing the same outfit twice in one week.