Zachary is full of smiles

I was recently told (by my mom) that I never have pictures of Zachary on my blog. My justification behind this is that the other kids are doing so many things that are picture worthy that I forget that Zachary is growing and changing every day and that eventually my baby will be big. BUT...how cute is he? He is all smiles (as long as he is full and dry) and will smile at anyone that will give him the time of day although I am positive that he saves his special smiles for mom.

Cody's new summer do

Before

Cody got a haircut today...a BIG one. I was totally amazed at how much hair I was cutting off - we were standing in piles of hair!!! Doesn't he look handsome?!! He wasn't quite sure about the short hair until I showed him that it could still be spikey.

After

My baby girl is 7!

When Shea is truly happy, it is obvious in her eyes. They sparkle. On her birthday (which is on the 23rd, so yes, this post is a few days late), her eyes were aglow the entire day...she even told Grandma it was the best day ever. We didn't do anything too spectacular but she knew the day was all her. Steffen and I kidnapped her from school and took her to lunch - her choice (which was Souper Salad...she is definitely my daughter) which she thought was very cool. She was even able to pick up her cookie cake with me and take it back to her class. She was queen for the day!!! She got to open just a few presents from mom and dad. The first one was a diary (which Cody calls her diarrhea) with a lock and key so she can write down all her secrets. The second was a "floor desk" with her name on it. (Shea's new love is playing school and she will drag anyone who is willing into her classroom). She thought those presents rocked and mom was awfully proud of herself. Nana and Paca gave her some workbooks because what self respecting teacher doesn't give homework? Then came Grandma and Grandpa's gift cards. Shea bought a white board and tons and tons of markers and we haven't seen much of her since the board went up. She gives herself spelling tests and phonogram tests and she always gets 100%. Yeah!!! It was a full day and she went to bed happy. In the end, that is all that matters. Happy Birthday Shea...we love you!!

We are the Champions...

Tonight Alex's baseball team, the Indians, won the league championship game!!! It was a very big deal - they went undefeated throughout the tournament. Alex got some VERY big hits and had a blast playing for the VERY BIG trophy.

Steffen was more stressed about the outcome of the game than the players...I guess that is what a good coach does.

Go Indians!!!!