Playgroup Splash Day at Z’s house

June 22 2009, Z and I hosted a giant splash day for our friends in playgroup! (It was all Z’s idea to do this playdate!) We had 2 pools, a slip and slide, spray bottles, paint brushes to paint water on the fence, bubbles for everyone, water table, sprinkler, playscape, toys and music. Everyone showed up at 11am and we stayed outside with the water running until 2:30pm. It was so much fun! Everyone brought a packed lunch so the kids could eat whenever they wanted. It was HOT but it was so much fun. The kids played and the moms chatted. What could be better?

Fun in the sun!

Good times!

Staying cool!

Water painting.....

Swinging....

Happy Father’s Day!

June 21 2009, was Father’s Day! Z and I got up really early and went to Shipley donuts and picked out hubby’s favorite things, and a few extras, and came home and set the table with all the gifts and a cup of coffee. Z woke up his Daddy and led him into the kitchen. Z and I had decorated the kitchen table with streamers, a t-shirt/hat gift, and crafts Z made for his Daddy. We had a nice breakfast! Later that day, hubby had to get some work done, so Z and I went out to run some errands. Hubby needed the quiet time and since it was Father’s Day, we gave in. I hate that he had to work on Father’s Day but I am so grateful to have him in my life and that he is a WONDERFUL Daddy! I love you honey!

Table all ready for Daddy to get up.

The tool box Z made at playgroup.

Card from Z.

The tie Z made at Lakeshore Learning.

The puppet Z made at Lakeshore Learning.

Giant cookie! Z and his Daddy love to fish together.

All the goodies hubby got.

D’s birthday party at Acrotex

June 20 2009, Z and I went to his friend’s birthday party at Acrotex Gym. The kids got to play in the gym for about an hour. There were trampolines, zip lines, balance beams, bars, and everything a gymnastic place would have. I even played with the kids. It was such a fun birthday party and we can’t wait to go there for open gym time.

The zip line was so much fun!

WEEEEEE!

YAHOO!!!!!

Parachute time.

Z and his true love - D! Happy Birthday D!

Mr. Johnny and Sharon

June 19 2009, we went with our friends, D, J and A, to see Mr. Johnny and Sharon at Kaleidoscope Toys for Family Night. They are so fun and full of energy! The kids just have a blast with them!

Being silly during the performance.

Is that a red bear on your head?

Mr. Johnny and Sharon

Having so much fun!

They told EVERYONE to throw their scarf on Zs daddy!

Time for music sticks.

Bubbles are always fun!

Great show guys!

In memory of Paul

My grandfather, Paul G, passed away in his sleep on Father’s Day, June 21, 2009 at 8:02am. He was 88 years old. Z and I will be attending his funeral on Saturday, June 27 at 11am.  We will miss him very much!!!!

This photo was taken on June 24, 2007. We will miss you very much!

This was also taken on June 24, 2007. This is my Grandma A and Paul.

I love you Grandpa P!

My Grandpa P is not doing well. He had a stroke over a week ago and never got better. He is now at my cousin’s house in hospice care. We are all so very sad to see and hear of Grandpa P this way. I will be taking Z with me back home to be with family and hopefully to see Grandpa P before he passes. We love you so much Grandpa P and Grandma A. See you soon!

Taken 4-20-2006 of Grandpa P, Grandma A, and H.

Taken 4-20-2006 of H, Grandpa P, Grandma A, A

Taken 4-20-2006 of Grandpa P.

Big helper at the grocery store and goofy hat

June 14, I went to the grocery store and Z pushed the cart and was such a big helper. Don’t get me wrong, we go to the store all the time and he is a big helper all the time, but this time I actually took a picture with my IPhone. I just had to share. Then we came home and played in the back yard. Z put a ball that had popped on his head like a hat. Silly boy!

Big helper!

Ball hat.

VBS pictures

Z took VBS at King of Kings Lutheran Church this past week, June 15-19. He and two of his friends from playgroup joined him in the class. The really had a nice time and the theme was GADGETS Garage. Gadgets = God Always Doing Great Exciting Things. It truly was a fun week! Z came home everyday singing a new song and had nice artwork. We can’t wait for VBS in July at another church

Day 2

Day 2

Day 2 posing with the class helpers.

Day 3

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5 posing with A and B.

Day 5 posing with teacher and helpers.

Zooman at the toy store

Friday, June 12, was another family fun night at Kaleidoscope Toys. We try to go every Friday night. Anyway, this wee the  Zooman from the Capital of Texas Zoo came and brought some amazing animals. It was so fun to see the kids get squeamish. Z of course was thrilled and not worried whatsoever! He even got up to hold a huge hissing cockroach. YUCK!

Mom and Z watching the show.

Sulfer crested cockatoo named Avery who is 27 years old.

Red necked walaby named Ms Skippy who is 8 months old.

Sausage the skink who is 12 years old.

Zooman talking to the group.

Madagascar hissing cockroaches.

Bubble time!

The Zooman also brought a prairie dog and a big snake. After the show, the owner of the toy store turned on a bubble machine and the kids played until they were kicked out of the store after closing time. What a great show!

Big storm

June 11 we had a big storm hit us FAST! The tornado sirens kept going off all night and the lights flickered. We had hail and really weird clouds that were perfect for a tornado. We had some hit nearby but we were safe.

Outside the front door.

Outside the front door.

Outside the front door.