Green Thumb Zoe

Zoe and I were both eager for Zack to be done with school today - so after a visit to the Rec Center, we got out all the planting supplies and got to work. We had some seeds from Hagan Ace and set to work...





We planted a few different orange and blue flowers in the flat and some cacti in the plastic dishes. We'll see what grows!

Last day of Kindergarten...Woop Woop!!

Zack and Zoe usually have waffles and whipped cream for Friday breakfasts...so I knew that I had to up the ante. So this morning, the last morning of Kindergarten, they woke to waffle sundaes...waffles with ice cream and whipped cream and sprinkles. Yum, yum, extra yum!







Zack, Zoe and I are all so excited about all the fun stuff we have planned this summer, that it's hard to get sad about Kindergarten being over. That being said, we're all going to really miss Ms. Bishop and Zack's classmates...Here's hoping everyone has a wonderful break!

What a difference a year makes (notice the different house behind him too!)...

Boys will be Boys...

Zack and Jack spent some quality couch time together the other day...and I'm so glad I grabbed my camera...Priceless!!

Bring on the HEAT!

Zack's basketball season has begun...the U7 Heat has two wins thus far this season and is looking pretty darn strong!





As always, Zack's gang of cheerleaders is also strong...





Go Heat! We'll keep you updated on the win!

Daddy Daughter Dance....and a Mom/Son Date!

This past weekend was our church's Daddy Daughter Dance. The evening included dinner, a great DJ, lots of dancing and even a crazy dad contest (which Chris did not win). They had a BLAST!



...all dressed up and ready to go! Zoe picked out Chris' tie and even got to wear her shoes from Cousin Ashley's wedding!



...the cake was obviously her favorite part of dinner!



...she got to dance with lots of her middle school cheerleader friends...



...and all by herself on the stage! It was a super fun experience and both are excited to do it again next year. Z & I had a little time to ourselves and went out to dinner and a movie - what a GREAT night!

Rollin', Rollin'...

This morning, Zoe decided Chris should "LET GO" - and she rode her bike by herself!


It was obviously done in true Zoe fashion - my favorite part of the video is that you can actually see and hear her say "let go". Zack is doing amazing on his ripstick as well - going uphill, making turns and going all the way down the street!!



Watch out neighbors, Z & Z are on the move!!

Memorial Day weekend at the lake

We headed to B's lake for Memorial Day weekend and had the most fabulous time - on the water and enjoying being with the whole crew!



Z & Z were happy - as long as they were wet, and Chris and I were able to do a lot of kneeboarding, skiing and tubing - with and without the kids!







Zack even tried water skiing this visit - and got up on his VERY FIRST ATTEMPT! It was so very cool to watch!



What a great age Z & Z are for family fun...





Happy Memorial Day from the Lake!!

Teddy Bear Picnic...aka Zack's year-end celebration!

We had a fabulous time at Zack's end-of-the-year celebration - a patriotic themed Teddy Bear Picnic! The kids sang some great songs (including one that was supposed to make all the parents cry...he warned me!)





and then we all headed back to the classroom for snacks and presents for Ms. B. It's hard to believe that we only have one more week left of Kindergarten! How fast a year flies when you're having a blast! JCE is truly amazing and we feel so blessed to be part of the school-family!