Happy 18 Months Justus Michael!!!

I'm always saying this, but what the heck!!!! Where is time going???
I've had this post sitting for almost 2 months now...I guess its time to post it, then turn around and update some more! I'm so lame!!! :(

Justus,
You are such a blessing to us and Our love for you grows every single day! We love coming into your room after you have fallen asleep, just to look at you! Sometimes we even fight over who gets to come get you out of your crib! You have the cutest little expressions, and your personality is coming out more and more! You are such a sweetheart, yet can also be a little stinker! Sometimes I (Mama) laugh, when I am supposed to be disciplining you, 'cause you are just so darn cute...and smart! Here are some things I want to remember of you at 18 months old...

-You are obsessed with things that go "round and round" you find everything! You point at it, then make a circle with your finger and say "roun and roun"
-You say "up"  "down"  "yeah"  "no"  "GiGi"  "K"  "wawa"  "Mama"  "Dada"  "BaPa" "bee bee" (beep beep),   "be" (please),  "mo"  "Ba" (Ball), "Ca" (car), "Ke" (keys)
-When I spell your name with you, I have you say the letters and you do pretty darn good!
-You love love love the Giggle Bellies "Wheels on the Bus" you tube video! You always point at the computer, wave both arms, and say "bat bat"...took me a while, but realized it was that silly video you want to watch. You do "roun and roun" when they sing about the wheels, squeeze your nose for the beep of the horn, wave your hand back and forth for the wipers swishing, and blink your eyes for the signals.
-You love your daddy! When he is gone at work you ask for him, then when you hear the garage open, you say "Dada" and get excited!
-You love fruit!!! You've never met a fruit you didn't like! You love going around the garden and picking berries, and tomatoes...even if they aren't ripe yet!
-You weigh about 22 lbs, and are 33 in. tall
-You sleep through the night wonderfully! Usually you go down between 7:30 and 8pm, and usually sleep until 6am or 7am...sometimes 7:30! :)
-Dad has taught you to do sit ups and mom taught you bicycle with your legs and stretching...you are stinkin' cute when you do them!!! Hopefully you will love physical activity like your Daddy!
-You love basket ball!!!!
-You like anything like buttons, and latches, you love trying to figure stuff out
-You love playing in the car, you ask for the keys and try to put them in the ignition, and you play with all the buttons, wipers, etc.

1st Trip to Knott's Berry Farm

Last Friday, Justus and I had the opportunity to go to Knotts Berry Farm with Nick and his school.

I wasn't sure how it was going to go, but it was so so fun, and Justus did amazing. I thought I was going to have to leave in the afternoon, but Justus made it until 7pm no problem! He took one nap while Nick and I were at the Chaperone post and he was good to go! I was so excited when we got into the park. Like a silly child! It brought back some memories of when I was a little girl going there with my family! Because, I'm preggo, of course I couldn't go on any fun rides, but I was so excited and happy for Justus. Being a parent brings new and different excitement! We first took him on the Calico train ride and he loved it! Then on to some more rides in camp Snoopy. After every ride, he would say "Mo! Mo!" He wanted more. Then he would cry a little, until the next ride, then it was "Mo! Mo!" again! :) He absolutely loved the big jump house. He was having a blast, but we had to jet when some big kids came in. :( He was so bummed! He loved the shaky bridge, horses, and Snoopy of course! He went over and gave that big doggie a huge hug! So so Cute! We had a blast, and I'm so happy we got to go!!!

 

Justus' 1st ride

My Boys!

Lovin' it!

Justus and Mama

Jump house fun!!!

Huff and Puff Carts...He actually was making it go for a bit :)

Daddy and Justus on some "Whip It" car ride :) No Preggos allowed on this one!

Diaper Break! 

Snoopy Love!

Having a blast on this bridge!

Checking out the horses on the ride

Nick Supreme Screamin' with his Students

My Happy 7pm Baby!!!! 

Grandma and Grandpa Visit Part 2

We had another silly treat for Grandma and Grandpa. I just learned that "Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour" has reopened after several years, and there is one in Rancho!!!! I was extremely stoked about this, because my family used to go to Farrell's when we were little and celebrate our birthday's there. So After the Zoo, we had some special news to share with G & G Grib, and I had the perfect surprise place to celebrate!!! :)

Justus...Big Bro November 2012

It actually took them a few minutes to figure it out....once they did, they were so excited! :) LOL

I hadn't been to Farrell's in over 20 years!!!

Of course there was a wait, but worth the memories :)

Grandpa Grib and Justus

Grandpa and Grandpa Grib

"Cool Guys"

Our "Pig Trough" Dessert and 

Justus' special dessert (Bananas in an awesome bowl) :)

YUM!

Our 1st Family Trip to Farrell's

Justus even got a "Monkey In A Tree" Balloon

We had a blast at the Zoo and Farrell's, the next morning we just chilled around the house...

Pool Time

Love this! :)

Dancing with Grandpa

Overall it was a sweet visit, and I'm glad we got to share our exciting news and celebrate somewhere special!!! Thank you Grandma and Grandpa Grib for making the trip out, We Love You! 

Grandma and Grandpa Visit Part 1

In April, my parents came out for a visit. Usually we just hang around the house which is fine, but I wanted Justus to get to do something fun with them. So we decided to try out the "Living Desert Zoo" in Palm Desert. It is local, so not too much driving, and it was fun! :) We only got through half of the park, but still got to see a lot. It happened to be one of the hottest, if not the Hottest day, we've seen this year. That made it a little tough, but we still had fun!

The Living Desert Zoo...April 21st 2012