Heyyyyy batta batta, sa-wing batta

Got to love a good softball game and an adorable running photo shoot!

I have the most precious cousins. I mean seriously, it doesn't get much better than this.

Coach Robby.

The beloved Smarties

I'm the cutest and I know it (bum bum bum bum bum ba dum).

I'M NOT CRANKY!

Lego. Let's go.

So the fun part about my job... I get to be a kid. Rough life, eh? Seriously. I got to go to Legoland today with three of my favorite people on earth.

WAIT! Before I start on the day at the land of the legos, I must first mention that I had a great sleepover last night... with a 5-year-old. No, I was not babysitting. I invited her over. After a night of delicious dinner, a lovely walk, and donchas, we snuck into bed and watched Thumbelina. The BEST part of the night was when I began falling asleep before the 5 year old (big shocker haha) and I suddenly felt a face very close to mine and then I felt my sweet CJ kiss me on the forehead. I opened my eyes and could have cried at the sweetest, softest smile she had on her face. I swear, that kid is a 50-year-old in 5-year-old's body. 

Okay, back to Legoland.

It was a BE-A-YOOTIFUL day in Carlsbad. Sun was shining and we got there RIGHT when the park opened so there really weren't any lines. Honestly who could ask for a better day!?

Some of my favorite things from the day:

.:. Jack's eagerness to get past the chained off area

.:. Kirby's fear of the Dragon Coaster (I knew that kid and I had something in common)

.:. Jordan's laugh (it's quite contagious)

.:. "Up in the sky, No?"

.:. Jordan's little trick on Jack... let's just say, she takes after her mother.

.:. The car ride home. So fun.

Enjoy the pictures!

The map guy (Notice his name in the background... total accident!).

Big girl rides for Jordan.

Just gloating... no big deal.

I mean... come on!

Super cute...                                                           Struggling.

The horse... yet again.

Look, Hannah!

For Grammy and Papa! The Venetian!

Who knows what Jack is doing, but Kirby and I... were best friends.

Never grows up. And thank the Lord fro it.

It's Aliiiiiiiiiiive!

Oh, hi there.

I hope you all remember me.

I am truly TRULY sorry that the last time I blogged was almost 20 DAYS AGO!!! Woah, where has time gone!?

Well sadly, this is not a full update of my life within that time because quite frankly it's been a long (fun, but long) day and I am wiped and already tucked into bed. I just felt the need to say a quick hello and a PROMISE that by the end of this weekend I will update you all on my crazy, fun, adventurous life (my life is totally not all those things I just want to sound more interesting hehe).

Part of why I haven't updated yet is because my iPhoto is kind of wiggin' out and not acknowledging that some of my photos exist... whatever iPhoto, I WILL win this battle.

BUT here are a few quick highlights of the last two weeks.

Being a nanny is literally the best job in the world. I LOVE the kids I work with (Luke, Jordan, Jack, Kirby, and SOON Mia!). Seriously so blessed by this job. I already appreciated what my mom has done for me, but I get to appreciate it even more, and more than that, I get to put her parenting into action. I love kids and am loving this opportunity to share the love of Christ with these kids I get to work with.

My sweet CJ graduated from Preschool last week... kinda a big deal. I mean do you see the turn out for one kid in the class of 4... yah, she's pretty cool. Only one cousin left until they are all in school! They are growing up so fast!

Haiti. 

Honestly, there will be an entire blog post dedicated to this incredible topic, but for now let's just say, I am hopefully returning in December. 

Can't wait to share my experience with you!

Okay. Wow. It feels good to be back!