FunInFotos

Today I had hoped to do one of my bullet point posts. But life was too busy even for that. This evening, Dad has taken the kids to the park, so I thought I would blog. It has been since June 27th. Where do I even begin?!?! Oh my. Oh my.

We are enjoying life. Just about every morning we get out and about. Zach takes a good nap in the afternoon and even Mackenzie takes naps a lot of days.

Since I last blogged, we attended the Bluegrass Festival.

Had a birthday 'party' for Dad.

July 4th weekend, kicked it off with some downtown Prescott Idol on Thursday night.

Friday we went to the Kiddie Parade.

Mackenzie made a new friend.

Sunday evening there was a special member's only zoo night. Ben and his Mom were our guests.

July 4th...well, nothing much to report. Mom didn't feel good. Dad was out at the old house doing some cleaning. Next year you guys will see fireworks. Promise.

Grandma Connie and Jon came the day after the 4th and it was go-go-go like crazy!

We went downtown for some line dancing.

Zachy watched...

We had friends over for a BBQ.

On Sunday we met our new friend at the Alice in Wonderland Parade and then had her over to play after.

Saying Bye to Grandma was definitely sad. But, she'll back next month!

That's the nuts and bolts of life. I am going to try really really hard to get a cop-out bullet point post in before you guys get home with a nice mish-mash of wonderful memories and sweet sweet cuteness!

Driving&Smiling

Two weekends ago we went to Tsunami on the Square. We met the Ben of the Na-Boys and Montana and her parents as well. Everyone did their own thing, but hung out together.

Tsunami is a performing arts festival held annually on the Courthouse lawn. The festival begins with a parade. The remainder of the day, there are different acts performing. There are people singing, doing skits, playing music. You see jugglers and mimes and dancers. Behind the big stage is the Kid's Zone. A funky little event, but so perfect for the little ones. It was a beautiful day.
At one point our local High School drummers came over and played for the little ones. I felt like part of our community. And I loved it. I felt proud. I love our town. I love that we are part of our town.

Mackenzie took a little bit of time to get her confidence up, but she was up at the stage, working on joining in, shyly raising her hand. She saw, wanted and got a fairy skirt and wings. Once she got those on, her confidence grew. And grew. Then came the gymnasts from the Y. My little Mackenzie was all over that! She stood in line. On her own. Wanting to flip. And flip she did. Twice! It was unbelievable and wonderful.

Zachy just took it all in. He had a blank stare, but he was lovin' it. Lovin' all the action. I could see the neurons in his brain synapsing all over. It was crazy. Such an easy soul he is. People smile when they walk by him. They can't help it.

Our day ended with some ice cream. A perfect day it was.

After we got home, I drove the grocery store. I realized I was smiling. Driving and smiling.

And here's why...

I love our town. I love my family.

M'sFirstWatch

But Jordan has a watch...

And so it begins. Already at three. This wasn't the first time and is far from the last. But, yes, Mackenzie had to get a watch.

She did. A :Pink watch. Tinkerbelle watch. A Pink Tinkerbelle watch.

She loves her watch.

Every time we do anything now, she checks her watch to make sure it's 'time.' Sometimes it is, sometimes I have to wait  just two more minutes. The other day she woke me up and pointed at her watch: It's time for you to wake up Momma. My watch says so. Awhile later she woke up Dad. Same thing.

She wore her watch to school. I sure hope Saiger likes my watch. Maybe she will have to go to Walmart and get a Tinkerbelle watch like me.

I'm sure Saiger's mom will thank me later.

Yep, very proud she is of her watch. She wears it all day, checks it all day, keeps it on her nightstand next to her at night, in a safe place. Makes sure it's there first thing in the morning. Repeat.

And all for $6.95!

6.25.11Love&Lies

6.25.11 was a big day for the Zachy. He said his first...

I love you.

Melt my MommaHeart.

I am not sure he knew exactly what he was saying or exactly what it means, but he said it.

With a smile.

So, he knows it's something good.

And that's what matters.

He had another first on 6.25.11. I do believe he told his first dishonesty.

The NV-boys were over playing. He loves having boys around to play with. He follows them around. Does what they're doing. Very clearly enjoys hanging with the big boys and doing boy things.

Then I smelled something.

Zachy, did you poo?

No, no poo.

He had. He just didn't want to stop playing. Silly little guy.

I had to smile. Even if it was about poo.

There you have it. 6.25.11. Two Zachy firsts in one day.

A day of Love&Lies.

Doesn't get better than that now, does it?

MyLittleBoySunshine

Zachy was trying to ride the trike yesterday. He fell off. Dad brought him in crying. I tried to comfort him, but he'd have none of it. We went back outside to investigate. He wiggled, frantically trying to get down. I let him down and he got right back on. Right back on the trike that he'd gotten twisted under just minutes earlier. And fell again. But got right back. GoZachyGo!

Get him on the tottrike, he really goes.



The boy is determined.  He's independent and when he wants something or is really interested, he's unstoppable and focused. Leave him for a second, and who knows what you'll come back to.

This weekend we went to Tsunami on the Square, a performing arts festival at the courthouse. He was really focused....not too sure on what though.

And would randomly wander off.

And then he discovered lemonade.

Last night we went to the store right before bedtime, just he and I. Mackenzie got a bit upset, which I am sure he understood. And liked. He was so darn cute during the drive and in the store. I tend to go off alone more often with Mackenzie these days, which is why I think he got such a kick out of it.

On the way home, I started singing You Are My Sunshine, which usually he sings along too, but, instead, he said No Sunshine! as he laughed. He can tell me to stop, yet he is, and will always be, My Little Boy Sunshine.

SleepTightMackenzie

Saturday night Mackenzie very definitely stated that she is ready to sleep in her room, by herself. Just as soon as Dad puts her bed together. Sunday, Dad put her bed together.

Afterwards she was so excited. She got on her bed. Told everyone she wanted to be alone in her room. On her bed. She told Dad she was proud of him for putting her bed together and said Thank You. She pondered over what she might want to put in the different drawers.

Come bedtime, I laid down with her. She made a nervous comment or two. Suggested that perhaps I could sleep on her rug. Or in her bed for that matter. She wanted the light on. But she fell asleep despite herself. In her bed.

I don't know yet if she'll make it all night. But tonight I am proud of her. She's three years and ten months. I was sure she would cosleep until she left home. Just kidding. Yet, cosleeping has sure I sit here been her nature.

I'm not going to lie. I feel a little teary. I will be nothing more than excited for her and proud of her whether she makes it all night, an hour or five. Still, she often wakes me up by saying I love you Momma. And that I will miss.

Sleep tight my precious little girl! Momma loves you too. Like absolute crazy and so much more than you will ever know.

FotoFriday6.17.11on6.18.11

Another Saturday FotoFriday, but at least I'm doing it this week. I am determined to get back to blogging on a regular basis. The kids change so much, so fast and these are their memories.

Here are a few recent photos...

Mackenzie showing off her BBQ Chicken Pasta Bake.

Running from the hose...

Holding Buddy hostage...

oh, I mean playing Birthday Party and Buddy is the guest of honor.

Playing Play House...

Zoo pictures from this week...

Betty&Veronica checking out Mr. Peacock.

It was a hot day.

Zachy's kicking back and taking care of the drinks.

Cooling down...

But someone was not so sure...

Snack break...ahhh shade!

Helping Momma.

My favorite little Princess Boy, in his Thomas PJ-shirt, of course.

We also had great fun at Go Bananas this week, but Momma forgot the camera AND I can't seem to get the photos off my phone. But, really, it was fun!