Js Big Day

Today was Justus Kindergarten Graduation.  But it wasnt really a graduation, so they call it a Celebration.  But hey, we all know the importance of what it means.  He did it!!  He hit a major milestone and is moving onto the next level.

Gigi, Papa, Neil, Haven and I went and supported J.  The Kindergarten classes sung us some super cute songs and then we went back to their room to get his super cute/fun/cool memory book that the teacher made for him.  Love it!

Kinda blurry because I only used my phone.

With his memory book

 Then we went and celebrated at Red Robin.  YUM!!!

 Great day!!!

Gilroy Gardens

I have been wanting to take the kids to Gilroy Gardens for awhile now.  My goal was to make it in either April or May and we just squeezed it in :)

We started out a little late since it was that morning that I woke up and sought out Neil to see if he would be up for my scheme.  Luckily he was!

So off we went.  We got there about noon.  The park opened at 10.  We grabbed a giant pretzel as our super nutritious lunch and headed off to ride rides and check out the sights.

In line for the boats....yummy pretzel!

First ride of the day...boats!

H and N on the boats

Can you spot J and me on the swings?  H was to short to ride.

J wanted to ride this ride all by himself.  Oh the independence :)

 By 4:30 Neil was starving and *somewhat* annoyed at me for not stopping for a meal sooner.  The kids were voicing there complaints also, so we did end up stopping for some pizza.  We did get caught up in what is now the infamous Balloon ride.  The line seemed so short but ended up taking us almost an hour to get through.  Meanwhile my whole family was starving....oh, but what fun it was - said in a somewhat sarcastic voice ;)

The notorious Balloon ride

The notorious Balloon ride

This was one ride H could do but J was to big

Fun family time

The park closed at 6 so we ended our time with an ice cream.

On the way home we stopped at a couple of the Farmers Market to pick up some fresh produce.  Perfect ending to a great day :)

End of Tball

Monday night was J's last Tball game.  He actually really liked going to Tball and for the most part payed attention and tried really hard.  The best part for J was getting his medal :)  He was super excited for it.

Neil's big run

I was so proud of Neil today as he completed his first ever half marathon.  He has trained for a long time for this and he did so good!!  He completed it in 2 hours and 12 minutes.  Way to go!!

N with the kids - they were not to happy having to wait around

Way to go Neil!!

 The kids and I made it out to be there when he completed the run.  We didnt actually see him cross the finish line...I still cant figure out why, we were right there.  Must have been that potty break we took :(  But anyways, we saw him right after.

The route

The finish line

Pizza with Parents

Pizza with Parents is Havens school's way of celebrating Mothers and Fathers in lieu of doing something for Mothers day or Fathers day - since FD is after school lets out.

The kids learn some super cute songs which they sing to us.  Then they feed us pizza and the kids give the parents a gift.

So cute!

Neil couldnt make it this year cause he had to pick up J.  But Haven and I had a great time :)

This is the present Haven made for us.  Super cute!!

Havens first Grizzlies game

J has been going to see the Grizzlies since he was a wee lad, but this girl always stayed home with mommy.  But not this year.  Papa gets tickets to Ag night and they have extra fun stuff on this special night.  

 I hear it was a blast.  I got to go visit a friend :).  Haven came home with a smile on her face and a nice big foam finger to help root on the Grizzlies!

Mothers Day

I had a great Mothers day.  My kids each picked out a card for me and signed it all by themselves.  I love that Justus can read now and picks things out that are so great.  Neil got me a card as well.  I also got some new Starbucks to-go cups.  Just what I wanted.  The kids made me some cute stuff at school.  LOVE it all!!

Cards

From J

From H

Then after church we went out to brunch with Gail and Rog.  Neil made us a reservation at Vino and Friends.  They do have very Delicious food.  

J being silly

J and me

H sweet face

Brunch time

Gail and Haven being silly

It was a great day....even if I didnt get all the pictures I wanted :)