Happy Fourth!!

Celebrating the fourth with family...

Chalk - not just for sidewalks anymore...

Playdate with Emily...

Today, we met Zoe's friend, Emily, at a park in Plymouth...

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