Ford Recruiting

While recruiting for Ford at Ohio State, Tony & his group met, OSU president Gordon Gee.

"These are my new sisters!" (Zoe)

This morning, we went to Jungle Java so the girls could run around and have some fun. While I was signing in, Zoe told the person at the counter, "These are my new sisters." I just had to laugh. Zoe is having a great time with 2 little people to play with all of the time.

"These are very tasty!" (Shannon)

Sunday night, we made cupcakes to celebrate Shannon & Emily's visit. The girls each got to decorate 4 cupcakes (1 for each day they were here).

Happy Birthday Sarah & Emily!!

We celebrated Sarah & Emily's 5th birthdays this afternoon with lunch at Red Robin.

Poker Tournament

Congrats to Jason, who once again came in 2nd at the semi-annual poker tourney.

Senior Soccer Day

Saturday afternoon, we watched Matt's final home soccer game - also Senior Day (in a blistering 90 degree heat at noon - it was hot!!). Matt didn't see much action & since he's the goalkeeper, this is a good thing. They won 2-0 and we were all happy to return home to the air conditioning...

Happy 21st Amanda!!

Friday, we travelled to Stevensville, MI to help Amanda celebrate her 21st birthday. First stop was the Sandbar where Amanda had her 1st drink at midnight (bar time, of course). Then, we went down to a new casino in New Buffalo. Needless to say, we didn't home until almost 4am. Us old folks were pretty tired the next day...

Saturday evening, we went to Applebee's for dinner & then had cake during halftime of the Ohio State game...

Mission Accomplished

We are having a great time at Disney World (we have internet access for the next 23 hours...).

Sunday, Zoe met Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella & Belle in fell swoop. She gave them all hugs & showed them their picture on her shirt.

Zoe's 1st Roller Coaster

Today, Zoe rode Goofy's Barnstormer. She was so excited to ride a roller coaster. Daddy had rode one the day before and she REALLY wanted to ride. Luckily this on was just her size....

As you can see, she was all smiles going up the first hill, not so much the rest of the ride. What I failed to capture, was the hysterical crying that occurred once the ride had stopped. However, the next day, she said she wanted to ride again, so we did. And, it again ended with her crying...go figure.

I'm Not Tired...

Zoe spent an hour and a half in her room "napping" this afternoon. At 4:00pm she claimed, she had slept & wasn't tired anymore, so I let her come downstairs. This is her passed out on the couch about half an hour later...

A Un-Happy Tinkerbell

Sunday, my mom helped me finish Zoe's costumes for WDW (only 5 more days!!!)

As you can see, Zoe "LOVES" her Tinkerbell costume.

Not only is she missing a slipper, she is missing a foot!!
She liked the Cinderella one a little better (& even wore it later in the evening & of course managed to spill milk on it).

Mom also made Zoe this jumper for school.

Plymouth Orchard & Cider Mill

After lunch today, we went to the Plymouth Orchard & Cider Mill. It was a gorgeous day & we enjoyed our wagon ride to see the orchards. Zoe enjoyed "petting" the animals, but really wanted to collect some eggs from the chickens. Unfortunately, the line for apples, cider & donuts was insanely long, so we didn't get any of these (plus, Tony got us cider & donuts from here yesterday).

Happy Birthday Me!!

Today, I got to "sleep" in (it is a little hard to sleep with a 3 year old yelling, "Jump, Jump, Jumpiee". I guess Poppa thought if he whispered it would even out the noise level). We had lunch at Panera Bread, followed by cake & presents at home. Then, we watched the game (Ohio State looked great in the 2nd half). Since it was my birthday, Tony actually came with me to do a little clothes shopping, then we had dinner at Carabba's. All-in-all a good way to turn 32!!

I like the way the video starts with Zoe's finger in her nose...you would think the camera man might say something to her about it...

"Gazelle"

Today, while eating lunch, Zoe & I were watching TV. I told Zoe that we are going to watch on of Mommy's shows & she says she wants to watch "Gazelle". I tell her I have no idea what she is talking about. She says "Gazelle, the one where they take out the old stuff" Oh, do you mean "Designed to Sell"? "Yes, Mommy, Gazelle". Apparently we've watched this show together a few times. :)

Preschool Update

Well, apparently Zoe had a great time at preschool. Her teacher said she had no problems and acted as though she goes to preschool everyday...

When I asked Zoe what she did at preschool, she said "I don't know."

When I asked Zoe if she made any new friends, she said "Yes."
I asked what their names were and she said, "Sarah." (hmmm...a little curious, since this her cousins name, but maybe there was a Sarah in her class.)
"Who else?"
"Ashley" (This is also her cousins name, but there is an Ashley in her class)
"Anybody else"?
"Kayli" (Okay, 3 for 3, not new friends names...)

It's like pulling teeth getting anything out of her about school. Apparently this is something they learn quickly...

Zoe's 1st Day of Preschool

Zoe's "Traditional" 1st Day of School Breakfast

(powered donuts - her favorite)

Posing with her new Dora backpack which is bigger than she is (she told me it was getting heavy walking from the house to the car - all of about seven steps & all it contained was a change of clothes...)

A quick picture with Mommy...

Outside the school room with Daddy

Although not thrilled in this picture, Zoe did pretty well & shed no tears (at least while we were still there - I, on the hand, did not do so well...) She was much more okay with going this morning than she had been the past couple of days. I am sure she is having a great time...

Confucious Zoe...

Confucious Zoe say: "If you flush toliet 1...2...3...times, it will *overfloat*" - followed by "Mommy come quick!!"

Happy Birthday Kayli!!

While I was scrapbooking with Ann today, Zoe & Daddy went to Howell & celebrated Kayli's 10th birthday.

At the Dentist...

Zoe went to the dentist & had her teeth cleaned for the 1st time today. She did amazingly well & loves her new Dora toothbrush, Sponge-Bob toothpaste & bubble gum flavored floss.

Schoepfle Garden's

Today, we trekked to Schoepfle Garden in Birmingham, OH to visit the newly opened Children's Garden. It was a beautiful day & everyone had a great time.

They had a raptor exhibition. Here the girls are posing with a hawk skull. I would be about as excited as they are...

Zoe & Daddy making a VERY big bubble...

Zoe & Shannon on the carousel...

Looking at tadpoles & fish...

What a beautiful family...

Grandma, Poppa & the girls...