Oh, man...

From an e-mail:

My five-year old students are learning to read. Yesterday one of them pointed at a picture in a zoo book and said, 'Look at this! It's a frickin' elephant!'I took a deep breath, then asked...'What did you call it?''It's a frickin' elephant! It says so on the picture!' And so it does...

' A f r i c a n Elephant '

Hooked on phonics! Ain't it wonderful?

This e-mail was very timely...

Today, while waiting for her chicken nuggets & fries to cool from the oven, Zoe observed:

“Oh man, those are frickin’ hot!”

Thanks, Aunt Kathy :)

Dance Camp

Zoe went to dance camp this week & had a great time learning new dances, making crafts & having snacks.

What happened to Mommy & Daddy?

Mama & Dad-dad?

Suddenly now, I am Muder?

Where does she learn these things?

Death Wish...

Okay, this cat really must have a death wish. It's the only way I can explain it. It was bad enough last week when we cleaned our carpets one night & he used the dining room carpet as a bathroom the next night. But now, when I am in the middle of cleaning out our closets, he decides that would make a good bathroom. But, not on the carpet, or the dirty clothes laying everywhere, nope. He has to go on the pile of papers, pictures & misc. junk that happens to be on the floor... lovely!

Zoe at Swimming Class

Camping

This weekend, the Bailey family went on a camping adventure. It was lots of work, but lots of fun & Zoe loved it (especially the s'mores).

Mariska Hargitay Andy

Friday evening, we helped Uncle Andy celebrate his 40th birthday with a barbeque, cake & a trip for the adults to see the "Love Guru"...

Lady at Cold Stone Creamery

Lady: "When are you due?"

Me: "August 1st."

Lady: "My daughter & I saw you from behind & couldn't even tell you were pregnant until you turned around. Good luck with everything."

Me: "Thanks so much."

Me (thinking): "Well, now that definitely makes it okay to get the "Gotta-Have-It" size ice-cream. Yeah, for me!".

Missing Zoe?

Zoe spent the week with her cousins in Columbus & I found Tinky sleeping her room at one point...

A new friend?

Tony's Dad came up this week & helped out with our basement project.

Much to all of our amazement, Tinky spent some time on his lap (maybe Tink is looking for a new home? One can only hope.)

Happy Father's Day!

At the Liberty Fest

On our way to the rides...

Playing in a bouncy house...

Waiting for fireworks...

At the Liberty Fest Parade

Zoe's Tap Dress Rehearsal Video

Zoe's Ballet Dress Rehearsal Video

Kayli & Ashley's Piano Recital

This evening we listened to Kayli & Ashley piano recital. Zoe had a good time dancing to the music.

End of Year School Picnic

Today Zoe had her end of year school picnic. She had a good time seeing her friends (especially Gregory), but doesn't quite understand that school is done for the summer...

Zoe with Gregory, Madison & Sarah

Zoe and Mrs. Hayes

Zoe & Mrs. B

Congratulations Matt!

Silver Beach

Sunday morning, we ventured to the Silver Beach on Lake Michigan. The water was too cold to swim, but Zoe had lots of fun chasing seagulls and playing in the sand...