Pictures to keep the masses happy

Tomorrow is the first day of VBS! Can't wait - it looks like it will be TONS of fun! Z&A are in a class of wee little ones (only for those working at VBS) and they are called the squeaky beakers - hee hee! Cracks me up each time I think of it. The theme is Power Lab - should be loads of fun. Since I'm the official picture taker - yea can you BELIEVE THAT?! - you will probably see some really great pictures after it is all done but until then here's a couple from this weekend to keep you happy. We had a very lazy weekend - the first this summer - so there isn't much in the way of pictures.

A's new favorite thing is to get her hair combed. She'll stand still for long periods of time if I just brush her hair (she's my girl).


B&A are becoming fast friends & today B taught A how to give hugs. K was the photographer so they are a little wacky but oh so cute!


Because she has such a sweet smile!!!!

He looks SO innocent!


Fun with paint! I was sure I gave him a paint brush!!!

Funny Z Story

This is Z's new favorite book. He's learning lots about our blood system, muscles, skeleton and digestive system (which is beneficial with the potty training).


In addition to all the previously mention components there is a picture of a woman who is pregnant. Today Z asked me where my baby was. I said, "I am not having another baby. I have my babies already." He looked at me and said, "But I don't want Afina." I couldn't help but laugh and then Z informed me that he didn't want anymore babies. Fine by me!

Speaking of Z - here's a picture of him about 10 minutes ago.


Here's how we got to this sweet slumber!
1.) park for an hour and a half
2.) a 3D movie with K
3.) finally two hours at the pool

Woo hoo! Sweet sleep my three year old whirling dervish!

Still here

We are still here, just been busy.
Here's what we've been doing.

Z & I continue to do puzzles -
sometimes we even do them in our skivvies (aka - undie pants!)

B & I enjoy a PB&J at swim meets. B ALMOST made his STAG times last weekend. He didn't but let's list what he did do. He was 2 seconds away from making his STAGS in the 50 freestyle, he stayed constant on his 50 Fly, he made a respectable time on his 50 breast AND he took 3 seconds off his 100 free. I was very impressed and proud of his accomplishments - I'll also remind you that this was his 1st season of Long Course!

Finally A & I really enjoyed watching Mr. Z
taking a little catnap after we went for a walk around the neighborhood.

PT update

Last night we settled down in our yard for a nice display of fireworks when I heard a little voice say the words I've longed to hear for 6 months now, "Mommy I need to potty." Huh? What? YES! I took B in (no just kidding), I took Z in and sure enough he went potty! Double YES! This morning when we got done with our first potty break he informed me that he was a big kid and didn't wear diapers anymore and wanted some of his underwear. YES! YES! YES! So now I'm praying for a successful day - Yea Z! Good job, my little bug!

Happy Independence Day

Jason & three of his direct descendants marched in our subdivision parade again this year! Z&A were much more into it this year, K a little less and B enjoyed riding his bike. This year they didn't have the fire truck, just a guy playing the bagpipes - which was nice. I had some fun today with A's hair - oh so cute!

Happy Independence Day!

Potty Training (revisited)

I had a phone call yesterday from my dear (brilliant) friend, Kierstyn. She and I discussed the issue of potty training my wildly happy, never stopping 3 year old. She told me about a plan where they (the child who currently is content to potty in their pants) get an M&M when they have dry pants and you set a timer (for 30 minutes - slowly upping the time) to go off and when it goes off you check the pants, dry M&M, not dry no big deal just keep trying. Then you place the child on the potty and let them sit for a minute and then off you go again on this crazy cycle. So guess what we started today - potty training my own sweet "Zacharoni" (he now calls me Mommyroni). We've had a semi-successful day, some accidents but he's much happier this time to comply with my desire for him to sit on the potty. I mean why not he's in there getting his M&M anyway! In addition we added the bonus that if he does potty he gets another M&M and a sticker (the stickers are for a great big super secret surprise - yep that's code for I don't know what he'll get yet). I'm writing this blog for prayers! Send them our way, I have high hopes because this guy is really ready for this (okay and so are we, his family)!!

Happy Birthday Mom!

Happy Birthday to one of the most wonderful, giving women that I know. My mom is always giving to others, helping others and loving people with her whole heart. Thank you Mom for being so terrific - I love you and I hope you have a great day!

These are sort of old pictures the first one is of Mom holding and feeding Z. The last two are of Mom loving A when she first came home. I love that I have pictures like this of my Mom with all of my children.