Fall is Here!

We love fall. This year I am teaching Eva all about what happens in the fall. The weather gets cooler - which means jackets and sweaters. And leaves fall from the trees!

The cooler weather meant I could go fishing with Papa Tom! His boat is really cool! But I didn't like going fast on the boat. I was really excited to catch the fish, but not too excited to have it near me!

Mommy & I have been making projects with leaves (I even wrote a leaf story). And Daddy helped make a foamy spooky tree house! I am having so much fun making foamy holiday magnets all by myself. Mommy & Daddy are very proud!

We were not able to visit the apple orchard before the apples were picked, but we still have a lot of fun with the animals, eating cookies and spending time with Mommy & Daddy!

I started ballet and gymnastic classes, and Eva and I are both in swimming classes with Mommy & Daddy. I love taking classes by myself, and Mommy & Daddy are proud of me!


Papa Tom & me (and the rock bass)


Me & Eva with our painted pumpkins


Me and my foamy ghosts. All by myself!


Eva and her pumpkin cookie at Apple Charlies


Here we are looking at the animals. I loved the cow!

August Fun

At the beach - Kensington Park


Zoe swimming on her own!


Zoe and the "ice wall" at the Detroit Zoo


Eva getting in on the action!

We had a great August. Lots of day trips and lots of fun. Now that the weather is getting cooler, we are getting excited for fall activities to participate in. Can't wait to share those with you soon!

July activities

Our Trip to Detroit (weekend of July 11th):

We visited Daddy's work - he works at the RenCen. We took the People Mover and walked the Riverwalk to a really cool carousel.

I rode alone! I was so proud of myself, and Mommy and Daddy were really proud too!


Here I am on a map of the Detroit Metro area - what a little model!


We went to the Conservatory (a plant and flower place) on Belle Isle. It was really fun.


As you can see we had a GREAT time in Detroit, and didn't want to leave!

June activities

Zoe, Eva & Mommy at Nate's Wedding


Zoe feeding Daddy his drink on Father's Day


Eva at Greenfield Village


Zoe on "her" Lion on the carousel at Greenfield Village


Making Beeswax candles at the village


Zoe at the last day of swim class

Eva 1 year stats

Mommy took Eva to the doctor today for a wellness visit. She is in great shape - and the doctor was very surprised at how well she can walk. Her stats are as follows:

Weight - 24.5 pounds
Height - 30 1/2 inches

We also had our tree trimmed in the backyard today. There was a lot of mess...as you know, I love organized things. But the guys cleaned all their mess while I was napping!

Eva's 1st Birthday Party

Eva in her Birthday outfit


cupcakes


the Happy Birthday song!


Eva smeared the red frosting all over herself, and had yet to take a bite!


HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVA!

Zoe and Thomas

Before Eva's Birthday Party - Papa Tom, Daddy, and Me went to Greenfield Village to see Thomas. We had a lot of fun!!


Here we are on Thomas!


Me riding the Lion - on the carousel.

Play Time

Zoe on the "Circle" slide


Eva smiling


Kisses to everyone!

Zoe's Stats at 3 years old

On Mommy's Birthday - last Thursday - we went to the doctors. I had to answer some questions about myself and what I could do. Mommy helped a bit. I was beyond the benchmarks for my age. Mommy was surprised, since she doesn't usually think too much about my abilities and if they are exceedingly above the average kid. I also got measured and weighed. I was 37.5 inches and 31 pounds. I'm in the 53rd percentile, which Mommy thinks is funny. Giving a "percentage" to a child is rather silly, especially one things that are not controllable. Mommy says that weight is, if I was very heavy...but genetics determines height. Oh well.

I can identify all my letters, lower case and upper case. I can spell some words, and I love to sound out words to identify the first letter. I sing lots of songs, and I love watching the following things on TV: Curious George, Word World, Pee Wee's Big Adventure, Snow White, Pinky Dinky Doo, and the Letter Factory. I play games and LOVE to paint. I also help cook and clean with Mommy & Daddy.

Mommy says I'm pretty amazing.

Happy Birthday Zoe/Happy Easter

Zoe eating her Blue cake


Zoe and Eva saying "Happy Easter"

This year I wanted a Blue Birthday...and Mommy got me all Blue things. Look at my cool cake that I helped decorate:

Happy Valentine's Day

Eva's Heart Belongs to Mommy!

Zoe's Heart Belongs to Daddy

Precious Zoe

Wide-Eyed Eva

MERRY CHRISTMAS

santa

Today we went and visited Santa. I agreed to sit next to him, but Eva had no problem sitting on his lap. I asked him for a Thomas train, and I thought I was going to get it there. So I was a bit confused that I left without my train. Mommy and Daddy reassured me that I would see my train on Christmas morning if I continued to be a good girl. Santa said I had a gold star next to my name on his list because I was a great help with Eva. He sees EVERYTHING you know!


I kept my distance - but I made sure to tell him everything I wanted.


There were SO many people there! I really don't like crowds...

Happy Halloween

Eva at 5 months

Eva is now over 5 months old! She is 19 pounds 8 ounces and 27 inches. She is still growing quickly!

Mommy hopes to get more pictures up on here real soon. We've had a very busy month (so far) with appointments, preschool visits, and upcoming Halloween fun!

As always, Eva and I are having fun!

Zoe's Swim Class

The pics of Zoe's swim class -


Zoe swimming with Daddy - CHEESE!

Swimming on her back. Notice her hair does NOT touch the water!

The instructor - one of three different ones in the first three classes! HAHA!

Zoe kicking her feet - notice again that her hair is NOT touching the water.

Moving her arms AND legs - her hair at this point is a bit wet....but notice again that she is using her neck to prevent further wetness.

Jumping off the side of the pool!

Zoe jumps again!