Jog a Thon

Yesterday was the kids Jog-a-Thon at school.  It was a super fun day for me because I got to go from helping one kids class to the next - back and forth and I love being with my kids!

Js class was the first to start off at Jog-a-Thon.  He went with 2 other classes.  I got to help this year pass out the Popsicle sticks as the kids passed by.  I love seeing those kids.  They are fun!

All the sticks he got

Go J go!

Then I was off to help in Havens classroom - then straight out to Jog-a-Thon for her class and two other kinder classes as well.  I was supposed to help pass out sticks again but there were so many helpers out that I got to sit and watch Haven go.

I was so proud of Haven.  She didnt want to do it at all, but she just got out there and had a good time.

Haven with her sticks!

Stretching before the big jog

Go Haven go!

What has been going on around here....

We have just been so super busy, but I absolutely dislike ignoring my blog.  So here is a quick catch up:

What we are involved in/Im doing:
1) Started teaching Growing Kids Gods Way
2) Continuing to lead our Couples Life Group
3) Working my Arbonne business
4) Still working as Bookkeeper

Products I LOVE!!

The kids
1) J has lost so many teeth, its hard to keep up
2) Kids have been doing great in school.
3) Haven started Campus Club 2 days a week.

Hole-y mouth :)

Neil
1) Still working hard at his job
2) He and I got to go to another Giants game in the suite.  Always a fun time!

View from the Suite

First day of First Grade & Kindergarten for H!

Yesterday was a BIG day for us at the Pettit house!  Justus started first grade.  He went from half day school to full day school and Haven is now in the public school system full time!  She started her Transitional Kindergarten class.  They treat them so much like regular kindergartners, it is hard to tell the difference.

We got to meet Justus teacher the Friday before.  That was nice - I wasnt sure if we would get to.  But since J has his allergy and we have to leave an epi pen with the school, I had the opportunity to speak with her about Js allergy.

Friday was also Havens meet and greet with her teachers so we got to see her classroom and see the teachers.  I already knew one of them but it was nice to meet the other one.

So Monday came and we were all set!

Neil took the day off which was nice.  It was SUPER crowded at school.  Parents everywhere.  Some kids too ;)

Ready to go.  J wasnt in a smiling mood.

Too cute!

Yep - shes got it all!

Ready!

Hes got all his gear too!

Annual sign picture

Together

This time she is attending too!

 We dropped H off.  She did great.  Our little neighbor girl is in her class and they were soon playing together.  Then we took J to his class and he did great also.  One of his little classmates from last year was sitting next to him so that was fun.

Daddy walking them to class

Mommy giving them a thumbs up

Drop off

Drop off

 Then Neil and I had a little bit of time to kill before it was time to pick up H.  Then we had some more time to pick up J.

Haven had a great day.  Her teacher said she did awesome!  She said each of her teachers read her a story and she liked that.

Pick up

Hooray for her first day!

Justus also had a great day.  He said he really liked it.  He said his favorite part was going to the cafeteria ;)

Pick up

He made it through the first day!

 We ended the day with our Back-to-School treat, Donuts!!

Treat time!

Treat time!

Arbonne

Im trying my hand at being an Arbonne Consultant.  I made this decision the other day after becoming frustrated with my current makeup which was Clinique.

I had started having breakouts and I just felt like I needed something more from my makeup, especially since my age is not as young as it once was.

I also am realizing more and more how important natural, non-chemical ingredients (whether in my food or in my skin care) are.

Arbonne fit the bill for me.  I started using their skin care RE9 and LOVE it!  I also started using their foundation and so far so good.

I love having parties and I love sharing good finds with friends, so it all just seemed to come to point for me and that arrow was pointing at Arbonne.

Last Hurrah

Neil really wanted to do something special with the kids before they started school and we would be stuck to a schedule.  Plus its been so stinking hot here.  I think the high has been around 110 for the past 4 or 5 weeks and the low has been upper 70s and even 80 or so a few nights.  That is pretty hot!!  So off to Gilroy we went.  I tried to get us a hotel at the beach but seems everyone had that idea.  No luck.  I couldnt find anything!!  As I said, off to Gilroy Gardens it was.

Their high was about 85-90 and we left early enough to catch the benefits of the low of 54.  It was a nice day.  We rode lots of rides, enjoyed some treats and had a great time as a family.  All while beating the heat of the valley.  Good times on our last hurrah!!

Gearing up....literally

School is rapidly approaching and the kids recently received their back packs we ordered in the mail.  We got  the packs and lunch boxes out of the box and the kids were all excited.  Haven quickly took hers to her room and filled it with stuffed animals and other treasures.  I thought to myself she may not quite be ready ;)  But it was fun to see them excited.  I even had the packs monogrammed.  That was fun for me!

Also on Friday I had the kids hairs cut.  My friend has a lady come to her house and cut her kids hair and the lady just happens to be the same lady we love at the local kids hair place.  So I got the cuts cheaper and way more convenient.

We already got all the kids school supplies that were on the list the school sends out.  And picked out their first day of school outfits!  And new shoes :)

Gearing up!!

The last 7 days

What have I been up to in the last 7 days???

First Ive been dealing with a sick/not sick child.  Haven last week decided to throw up randomly while I was at work at my Mother in Laws.  MIL was great and took amazing care of Haven, but it was so random to me that H would be sick.  She had been fine.  She didnt have a fever so I thought it was an isolated incident. The next day she was fine, we went about our day no problems.  When I was putting her to bed I noticed she felt a little warm so I took her temp.  It was 100.2.  Not to bad but enough to put me on alert.

Therein was my week.  She had a temp so I had to cancel all plans and playdates, but she was acting fine so we still ran errands and such.  Finally yesterday I took her to the dr just to be sure.  Her temp had gone up slightly and she was starting to cough.  The dr said she had an upper respiratory infection, she was on the back end of it, and should be fine.  It had been going around.  Im so glad I paid $100 for him to tell me that .:said in my super sarcastic voice:.

Waiting for the Dr.

On the other hand we have also been getting ready for school to start.  We got the kids a new first day of school outfit, their list of school supplies that the school sends out, and new backpacks and lunch boxes.  Yes, this year J will need a lunch box - because he will be at school ALL day and will be eating his lunch there.  Wow, that will be a change for this Mama!

H will be going to the Transitional Kindergarten at the school.  I made that choice based on money and convenience   You just cant beat having both your kids in the same place :)  So next year we will have the choice of moving her on to 1st or having her stay for another year in kinder.  We shall see......


Anyways, it will be a big year for us!