August 11th
Saturday night we headed to Ashton Park to take some pictures of Zach to celebrate him starting Preschool. I will share them next week. He picked up sticks for "camping" and tried to climb some trees. We then headed to the farm to drive 4-wheelers. Zach gave Uncle David's corn 2 thumbs up!
August 7th
Tonight we headed out to Target with Zach's school supply list in hand. In a few weeks he will start Preschool at an Ankeny elementary school. He will go Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8:15-10:45. His supply list was LONG! Along with a bunch of other things, they need 8 glue sticks and 2 bottles of glue! That is a lot of glue for a 3 year old. I can't wait to see what masterpieces he brings home! The fridge is cleared and ready.
August 3rd
It amazes me how kids go through phases with toys. Zach will play with something everyday for 2 weeks, and then not again for 3 months. He recently began re-playing with a dirt bike toy you can launch across the room. Seeing my boys work together to create a jump while watching the Olympics made for a perfect Friday night!
August 2nd
Wednesday night after we went to Night Glow, Zach said he wanted to see the balloons go up. Since it wasn't an option that night, we came back Thursday to watch the flight. We stopped at McDonald's and got food and snacks and had a picnic in the middle of the flight field. The weather was beautiful and the balloons didn't disappoint!
August 1st
Wednesday night we headed out to Indianola for the Balloon Fest Night Glow. Zach loved the bright colors and the fair-like atmosphere. I could watch hot air balloons all day!
July 29th
Chris worked really hard to make sure I had a great birthday with lots of distractions. The day started with presents and a pre-breakfast snack in bed. We met my parents at Mullets for brunch and walked around Principal Park & the river. Chris, Zach, & I went shopping and had a family nap, and finished the night off with dinner at Outback. I am beyond blessed to have Chris as my life partner. I can't wait to see what my 32nd year will have in store for us!
July 28th
Saturday was packet pickup day for the Lil Cyclone Club. It was at Perfect Games in Ames, and Zach had a great time playing the games and seeing Cy.
July 28th
Saturday was a hard day for our family. Chris & I spent 4 hours in the ER. After 6 vials of blood, a pelvic exam, and an ultrasound we were told I was having a miscarriage.
We found out I was 5 weeks pregnant on July 17th. We were thrilled and shocked. It was our first medicated cycle with fertility drugs. With Zach it took over 2 years and 12 medicated cycles so we assumed it would take awhile again. We had shared our happy news with my parents and Chris' parents but were waiting to tell everyone else until after August 14th when we would first see the heartbeat. We started dreaming about our new baby due in March and planning our life as a family of 4.
We are choosing to think of the miscarriage as a blessing. God was protecting us from more pain later. At least it was early in the pregnancy (I was almost 7 weeks) and my body seems to be taking care of it instead of requiring surgery.
We really debated about sharing this on the blog, but the truth is we need all of the love and support we can get. We are heartbroken and fragile at the moment, but feel so blessed to have each other. This pregnancy ended in a tragic way, but there will be another pregnancy with a miraculous outcome in our future. Please send prayers and happy thoughts our way. We love and need you all!
We found out I was 5 weeks pregnant on July 17th. We were thrilled and shocked. It was our first medicated cycle with fertility drugs. With Zach it took over 2 years and 12 medicated cycles so we assumed it would take awhile again. We had shared our happy news with my parents and Chris' parents but were waiting to tell everyone else until after August 14th when we would first see the heartbeat. We started dreaming about our new baby due in March and planning our life as a family of 4.
We are choosing to think of the miscarriage as a blessing. God was protecting us from more pain later. At least it was early in the pregnancy (I was almost 7 weeks) and my body seems to be taking care of it instead of requiring surgery.
We really debated about sharing this on the blog, but the truth is we need all of the love and support we can get. We are heartbroken and fragile at the moment, but feel so blessed to have each other. This pregnancy ended in a tragic way, but there will be another pregnancy with a miraculous outcome in our future. Please send prayers and happy thoughts our way. We love and need you all!
July 27th
How lucky am I that I get to spend my birthday weekend with this handsome devil and his gorgeous daddy! Happy Friday!
July 21st
Saturday we celebrated Memphis' 1st birthday. Wow how time flies! He is such a cute happy little man!
July 17th
The love I have for this little guy still takes my breath away. I can't even remember life before him. I loved Chris before, but when Zach made us a true family life changed forever in an instant. I love deeper, I appreciate more, and I fear less. There is something about looking into the eyes of an innocent 3 year old to be reminded it's all going to be ok because no matter what, there will always be plenty of love. Thank you Zach Palmer for constantly showing me how great life is when you are surrounded by love.
July 15th
We went to the Luthi Family Reunion on Sunday in Melbourne. Zach had a great time swimming and flirting with Kate & Jenna. The boy cannot resist a pretty girl in a bikini!
July 14th
Saturday we celebrated Noah's 7th birthday at Randy & Jenny's house. I still can't believe he is that old! We had a good time grilling out while the kids played in the baby pool, sprinkler, and had a water balloon fight. Happy birthday early Noah Matthew!
July 12th
Zach has been obsessed with swimming lately. When we saw this Spiderman with flippers & oxygen tank on clearance at TJ Maxx it was a perfect fit! Zach was so anxious to see him swim, we made our own swimming pool out of a bowl for Spiderman!
July 11th
Zach "accessorized" himself this morning. He is something else!
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- Eye-Hawk (Zach's name for the Avenger Hawkeye) arm tattoo
- Spiderman watch
- Superman/Clark Kent glasses from Halloween
- Captain America Anklet
July 9th
When Craig was in Chicago the weekend before the 4th, he went to a Cubs game. He brought back Cubbie wristbands for Zach. He hasn't taken them off since he got them, even sleeping in them! Thanks Papa, he LOVES those wristbands!
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July 5th
Today was another Daddy & Zach day. Leaving in the morning for work while they are still snuggling in bed is HARD! They slept in, met me for lunch, went to Target, had a nap, and then went with Grandma & Papa to see the new Spiderman movie. Zach LOVED it and told me all about it when I got home. At Target Chris bought Zach the Gotham City Jail, which brings our superhero house count up to 5. We got them all out and made a city and had fun playing together. At least he gets a lot of use out of all of these superhero toys. I hope he never outgrows this stage of good guys vs bad guys.
July 3rd
Tonight we celebrated Craig's birthday. Happy Birthday Papa P! Zach really enjoyed Grandma's chocolate cake! After dinner, the boys (plus Grandma) went swimming. Noah showed off his awesome jumping skills. Later we went to see the Prairie Meadows fireworks. We sat next to a corn field and had a great time! We noticed the moon peaking out from behind the corn and knew we had to take a picture for my dad. He LOVES the moon and didn't come with us because he had to work on July 4th! How un-American is that?!?
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