Yesterday, Jake and I celebrated our 5th anniversary. We spent the day together as a family and had a blast at the park, at home, and at the zoo. Then Jake and I went out together to dinner. It was a wonderful day and so fun to reminisce about the past 5 years, and all the changes we've been through: 2 houses, 2 kids, different jobs. And think about what the next 5 years (or 50) might bring.
I love you, Jake. Thank you for the past 5+ years and thank you for the fun anniversary! I love you more all the time.
We went to Lagoon for the first of many times this summer. Zach loved it! He keeps asking everyone if they want to go to Lagoon with him. He is very funny with new experiences like this. He obviously enjoys it because he is always asking to do it again or running up to a new ride. But he's very serious during the rides and seeing new things. It's hard to tell he's having a good time, but I think he just really takes it all in. The same thing happens when we go to storytime at the library. He's used to storytime, but there's always a new storyteller and different kids and new books and songs, etc. So he's quiet and serious during it, but then talks a ton about it later and sings the songs the best he can remember them and always wants to go back. So, it's just his personality. He LOVED Lagoon! We'll be going as often as we can this summer. Can't wait!
The boat airplanes
Puff the Magic Dragon, which may have been his favorite.
Cade enjoys playing with Dad anytime, anywhere.
The boats, which looks so boring, but the kids like them anyway. Zach said he was going fishing.
The fam on the train. The good old train at Lagoon where you may see an animal or 2... I guess the ostriches are pretty interesting. If you do catch the Tigers (they are inside a lot), they tend to growl at the passing train. I don't think they like it. Poor things.
Zoo? Animals? What? All I can see is this pile of rocks which needs to be conquered. King Zach and Queen Ashley of the Mountain (and cute Sophie who just found a great place to stop and rest)
This is the only good picture I got of anyone on the carousel. Danielle and her cute Asher! Thank you Aunt Katie for the ride!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZACH!
Zach turned 3 on May 3, 2009. We had a party on May 1 at the Dimple Dell Rec Center Pool. Thank you to everyone who helped and celebrated with us.
The invitation:
The Birthday Boy
Swimming (I didn't really get a lot of pictures, so I'm missing most of the people who were there, sorry, but THANK YOU KATIE for helping get more and better pictures than me):
Danielle and Asher/ Shea and Cade. Cade actually loved swimming. He had a blast, and thanks to his thick layer of blubber, stayed warmer than the rest of the kids. :)
Make a Wish!!!
All the kids helped open the presents
Zach is very blessed to have so many people who love him and want to celebrate him. Thank you every one!
To Zach,
We love you so much! We are so proud of our big 3 year old. You are so smart and fun and funny. You have a great sense of humor. You are smarter than your parents and so, give us a run for our money. You are a great brother. Cade loves you and laughs any time you interact with him, even when you just laugh at any old time. You are rarely jealous, just happy to be having a good time no matter what. You thrive on routine and are happy to notice when something new becomes part of that routine. And all too happy to start new routines yourself.
You are growing fast and look more like a boy, less like a toddler everyday. You love music, love to sing (even make up your own songs), love to dance, love to play instruments. You have all of us thinking you are going to grow up to be a musician. You love riding your scooter and tricycle. You love taking walks, love going to the park, love collecting rolly pollies, worms, ants, whatever you can get your hands on (except spiders and bees, who can blame you?). You like to pick dandelions for me. It's very sweet. You tell me all the time that you want a cat, and yesterday told me you want a frog.
You love candy, ice cream, corn dogs, chocolate milk, apple juice, and chinese food. You dress up like "Superman" (which actually refers to both Superman and Batman) with a cape and sunglasses. You change your clothes a lot because you don't like when any of your clothes get wet. You have many "best friends". You are very affectionate, telling those you love that you love them.
We love you, Zach. Happy Birthday!!
Your mom and dad
