bandwagon

So I've decided to jump on and go for it. Its time for me to make this blog private. I haven't posted in awhile (for a few reasons) and one is because I was trying to decide if I wanted to conform with the masses. Yes, I do.
I have no idea how many people aside from my own family even look at this silly nonsense. But if you do and you want to continue, email me at zonazag@gmail.com and I'll include you in the invite. (Even if you are a blog lurker and we've never met and you feel silly to confess...I've been there and done that and confessed and was glad that I did.)
There's so much to catch up on! So many pictures and crazy cake adventures. I'll start with that tomorrow. The blog won't go private for another few weeks...no worries. And then I'll feel so much better about posting more often and being more open about what really goes on around here!

What to expect in the next few days??

We're gearing up for Halloween around here. I've never been too keen on the holiday but now with the little monsters we have hanging around...its been kind of fun to decorate and just have fun with it. Good grief, I'm realizing more and more how much of a party pooper I have been for so long.

And, I've been spending many nights pretending that I know how to sew. With the one semester of sewing I took in 7th grade eleven (11 - that's right) years ago, I've made bedspreads, crib bumper, curtains and valance, crayon roll holder things, superhero capes. None of it is very pretty and probably looks like a 7th grader did it but having no patterns to go buy and just making it up, I must admit that I am kinda proud of myself for doing it. ...pictures coming...

Little Nora! We found out that she can't eat any proteins. So its not so much specific food allergies but that her body can't break down and digest proteins. YIKES! I really need to get help on that one. So all the beans and grains and sunflower seed butter and coconut milk, etc that I was feeding her...all bad news. I felt so awful for that. Sorry sister : (

and on. and on. and on...

Who is that little boy?

Could it really be Kyle? Our rebel-rouser mop head?

WHAT HAPPENED?!

He's been asking and asking to get his hair cut short so he can have "spikes like dad"

We've been dreading it. Why?

What's the big deal, right? He's a 3 year old boy!


But his hair...its Kyle!

He loves it.
I'm working on getting used to it.

Lets think positive for a minute: And at least now its easier to clean him up after playing in the dirt and mud! He hated getting his hair washed and combed. So we won't have to worry about that for awhile.

Problems: now we have to get it cut more than 3 times a year!

ONE

ONE

Sweet Little J.P.

We just really like her. Such a sweet and loving little girl.

Quiet
Mischievous
Loves to eat paper
Observant

We love our little red head!

It has come to my attention

that I almost killed my family. And the missionaries. If you'll remember the (peach pit )

according to wikipedia: As with many other members of the rose family, peach seeds contain cyanogenetic glycosides, including amygdalin (note the subgenus designation: Amygdalus). These substances are capable of decomposing into a sugar molecule and hydrogen cyanide gas. While peach seeds are not the most toxic within the rose family, that dubious honor going to the bitter almond, large doses of these chemicals from any source are hazardous to human health.

oops!

*we're all fine and healthy...it was just ONE pit*

More Please

Love, love, LOVE that face!

Isn't she so delicious?!

T-Ball

I'm glad that he was blessed with his dad's athletic ability. But sadly he was cursed with my timidness. Not always a good combo. Week after week he got comfortable and improved. Our little Lane face loves all sports and is always very excited to go be with his "team friends"
He had a great time. He got a hat, a shirt with his name on it AND a trophy! What more does a little boy need.

Soccer

Coming in a few weeks

(this time Kyle can join in. Good, cause the jealousy is tough!)

Spring, Summer, Winter

Rain boots, sandals and snow boots.

79* today

Which one was right?
All 3. They were happy. I'm happy.

The End.