July 7th

Have I mentioned lately how much I ADORE these two?  Getting to watch their bond grow every day is so much fun!  How lucky am I to be loved by them?!

July 6th

Wednesday was Zach/Daddy day.  They went to the Zoo, took Mommy out to lunch, rode the carousel, and worked on Papa's motorcycle.  Zach even convinced Tony to ride scooters with him.  Just last week he couldn't figure out the one legged scoot, but he has it down now!

July 5th

Today was a Zach/Mommy day!  We went for a bike ride, went to The Playground (bounce house place), went shopping, and ate popsicles!

July 4th

The weather finally cooperated and we got to boat!  We had a blast, and Zach got to ride the big tube!  (cell phone pictures)

July 3rd

Fireworks at the Fairgrounds on Saturday night were rough.  Zach threw up the minute we got there, but did cuddle with us and Grandma...which was greatly appreciated.  We were a little leery about Prairie Meadows fireworks on Sunday, but Zach did great.  He insisted on wearing his head phones from Monster Trucks, and would say "owwwww and awwwww" after the pretty ones.  (cell phone picture)

July 1st

To kick off the holiday weekend, I skipped out on work around 3 and met Mimi & Papa and Zach at the lake.  It was a GORGEOUS night!  (cell phone picture)

June 30th

It didn't take long for the sun to warm the water in the pool!  It was like bath water tonight, so we all got in to swim.  Zach LOVED it and even puts his face in the water to blow bubbles.  Those swim lessons sure paid off!

June 29th

When I picked Zach up from daycare today it was over 90 degrees...so we stopped at Wal-Mart on our way home and picked out a pool for the deck!  A BIG thank you to Grandma & Papa who stopped by and rescued me when I couldn't get the air compressor to work!

June 28th

Tonight I bought a water balloon pump for Zach.  It worked great, and we had a big water fight on the deck.  I think Tony won!

June 27th

Zach demanded decided on Monday night around 8 that he HAD to go skating outside.  It lasted about 10 minutes.  He does a great job, and at the end pretended to fall down and laid on the sidewalk for a good 3 minutes.

June 26th

Today we rode the Heritage Carousel at Union Park in Des Moines.  You can't find a better value for $0.50!  Zach had a blast.  We rode 4 times, each time picking a different animal to sit on.  His favorite had to be the pirate cat!

June 25th

We went to the Collins Days Parade today, despite the rain.  The weather Gods actually smiled down on us, and it stopped raining right as the parade was starting.

Daddy & Zach waiting for the parade to begin.

Uncle Jim carried the flag.

Zach was a little freaked out by all of the firetruck sirens.

Showing off his candy stash to Great Grandma & her friends.

At the petting zoo

He was so proud of his filled candy bucket

After the parade we stopped at the farm to drive tractors.  I absolutely LOVE this picture of my two boys.  It is just is so them and captures their relationship.

Zach waiting for Daddy to get the tractor started and ready for him

Zach and I went on a 4-wheeler ride.  He calls them vroom vrooms.  My awesome hairdo is courtesy of the weather.

Sitting on Great Grandpa Huntrods' truck

June 23rd

No matter where he goes, the boy can find a tractor.  I think it is his sixth sense.  (cell phone picture)

June 22nd

Our boy saw this helmet at the store tonight and fell in love.  He HAD to have it, and even wanted to wear it to bed.  It is so funny the things kids latch on to!  (cell phone picture)

June 21st

Zach was so determined to eat with chop sticks at HuHot tonight.  He did a GREAT job, even picking up the noodles!  We were very impressed!  (cell phone picture

June 20th

Tonight we stopped by Kyle & Amber's to help them with their trim.  Zach had a blast watching the boys work and wearing the safety goggles.  He even helped Chris air up my tires!  (cell phone pictures)

June 19th

We spent Father's Day at the Ankeny pool as a family.  It was so much fun and tired us all out!