it.The three of us at the pool.
Zola eating dirt.
The happy remains.
This is our friend Grace who also had a birthday. She wanted a cake with water so I gave her a pool party - with flaming umbrellas and all.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Birthday Madness - part 2
A couple days after Zola's birthday we had a small party at our community pool. Here is the awesome cake I made Zola. She loves construction equipment and yelled, "BACKHOE!" when she saw
it.
The three of us at the pool.
Zola eating dirt.
The happy remains.
This is our friend Grace who also had a birthday. She wanted a cake with water so I gave her a pool party - with flaming umbrellas and all.
it.The three of us at the pool.
Zola eating dirt.
The happy remains.
This is our friend Grace who also had a birthday. She wanted a cake with water so I gave her a pool party - with flaming umbrellas and all.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Birthday Madness - Part I
Zola turned two on Thursday (Aug. 13). Here are some images from the madness that went on. (As usual, click on any photo for a bigger image.)
Zola loves fruit-snacks or, as she calls them, "treats." Here she's enjoying her birthday Mickey Mouse treats.
Mimi and Ed sent some books and a really fun memory game. Zola has played it pretty much non-stop for the past three days.
("Thank you, Mimi and Ed.")
[Action Photo]
After naptime, we headed out to the park for a picnic and some playground time. Rhett and Kim swung by and we all enjoyed cupcakes. Zola practiced blowing out candles all week, and she did pretty well when it counted. (I especially love the red-slide photo. It seems arty to me.)
After the park, Zola retreated to her castle for a little relaxation time. It's cool being 2.
Zola loves fruit-snacks or, as she calls them, "treats." Here she's enjoying her birthday Mickey Mouse treats.
Mimi and Ed sent some books and a really fun memory game. Zola has played it pretty much non-stop for the past three days.
("Thank you, Mimi and Ed.")
[Action Photo]
After naptime, we headed out to the park for a picnic and some playground time. Rhett and Kim swung by and we all enjoyed cupcakes. Zola practiced blowing out candles all week, and she did pretty well when it counted. (I especially love the red-slide photo. It seems arty to me.)
After the park, Zola retreated to her castle for a little relaxation time. It's cool being 2.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Pop Art Zola
I know, I know, we need to post our pictures from our awesome summer vacation. They are coming, but check these out in the meantime. (Courtesy of Rhett and Kim)
Monday, June 22, 2009
Summer Fun
The month of June has been lots of fun for Zola. Here are some of the things she's been up to:
--- Enjoying the sunshine, during the brief moments that it appears.
---Working on her dance moves.
When she's not distracted by "Mommy's Bike" (really John's bike), she's trying to get the twirl down. Incidentally, that track of "Staying Alive" playing in the background is pure vinyl, baby.
--- The Lemont Strawberry Festival, complete with strawberry desserts, music, and pony rides.
Zola was a little nervous at first, but she quickly got the hang of riding.
After all that excitement, Zola just wanted to relax and listen to the bluegrass music. So, she found an empty seat in the crowd and decided to make herself at home. Luckily, her new friends were very nice and let her stay awhile.
--- Cycling. Although Jana has been hitting the bike lately, Zola's excited to take it up (eventually).
--- Partying.
Yesterday (June 21), we went to a friend's birthday party. The Tumblebus was there in all its splendor.
If you're like me, you might not know what The Tumblebus is all about. The lettering on the outside says that it's a "gym on wheels," and that pretty much sums it up.
The Tumblebus Driver was very good at helping Zola with her gymnastics routine:
"Daddy! School Bus!" - credit for "Best Zola Video Ever" must go to Jana here.
Zola loved playing in the rice and beans.
--- Looking at Backhoes. Zola loves construction equipment.
--- Feeding the ducks and playing in the fountain in Bellefonte.
And summer has just begun . . .
--- Enjoying the sunshine, during the brief moments that it appears.
---Working on her dance moves.
When she's not distracted by "Mommy's Bike" (really John's bike), she's trying to get the twirl down. Incidentally, that track of "Staying Alive" playing in the background is pure vinyl, baby.
--- The Lemont Strawberry Festival, complete with strawberry desserts, music, and pony rides.
Zola was a little nervous at first, but she quickly got the hang of riding.
After all that excitement, Zola just wanted to relax and listen to the bluegrass music. So, she found an empty seat in the crowd and decided to make herself at home. Luckily, her new friends were very nice and let her stay awhile.
--- Cycling. Although Jana has been hitting the bike lately, Zola's excited to take it up (eventually).
--- Partying.
Yesterday (June 21), we went to a friend's birthday party. The Tumblebus was there in all its splendor.
If you're like me, you might not know what The Tumblebus is all about. The lettering on the outside says that it's a "gym on wheels," and that pretty much sums it up.
The Tumblebus Driver was very good at helping Zola with her gymnastics routine:
"Daddy! School Bus!" - credit for "Best Zola Video Ever" must go to Jana here.
Zola loved playing in the rice and beans.
--- Looking at Backhoes. Zola loves construction equipment.
--- Feeding the ducks and playing in the fountain in Bellefonte.
And summer has just begun . . .
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Jump On Mommy!
Who would have thought that this sweet, mild-mannered, ponytail-wearing little girl had a professional wrestler inside of her?
Oh yeah, anyone who's ever met her. That's who.
Zola loves to play "Jump on Mommy!" Her second-favorite game is "Jump on Daddy!" Surprisingly, she's not a big fan of "Jump on Zola!"
Oh yeah, anyone who's ever met her. That's who.
Zola loves to play "Jump on Mommy!" Her second-favorite game is "Jump on Daddy!" Surprisingly, she's not a big fan of "Jump on Zola!"
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
What in the world?
What in the world has Zola been up to?
It's been awhile since we found the time to post new pictures, but here's a sample of all of the crazy things Zola's been doing. I've got to post more often because she's changing fast.
In April, we made several trips down to DC to see Jana's parents as they finished up their mission at the LDS Washington DC Visitors Center. We were especially lucky to spend a little time with the Cardons - Jana's sister and her family.
Zach takes care of Zola like a good cousin should.
We went with the Cardons to Baltimore, to see an Orioles game at Camden Yards
We also took advantage of Grandpa's extensive knowledge of the backwoods trails around their apartment. Who knew of all of the cool stuff around town?
A vista of what Grandpa called "the Grand Canyon."
"The Pagoda"
And, most mysteriously, "The Leprechaun House."
And we can't forget about the great little park next door.
Grandpa and Dirk share the same birthday, although Grandpa had it first. Jana made this awesome cake for us to celebrate. Seriously, it was amazing (and tasty). We're going to miss having Jana's folks within driving distance.
Not to be outdone, Dirk's parents made the trek out to State College to visit Zola.
Of course, no trip to central PA is complete without a visit to Hershey. Zola has a thing for Hershey's chocolate milkshakes. So does the monkey on her back. Mimi was kind enough to share.
But before you get the wrong overall impression, you should know that Zola has a lot of troublemaker in her as well (she gets this from her mommy). This is the timeout chair. Zola spends a lot of time here. Here she is looking sufficiently penitent.
Last week, Zola enjoyed her first ice cream cone at the house of a friend. She ate it like a pro.
A new twist on bath-time.
This is where Zola does most of her heavy reading.
Adorable, aren't they?
It's been awhile since we found the time to post new pictures, but here's a sample of all of the crazy things Zola's been doing. I've got to post more often because she's changing fast.
In April, we made several trips down to DC to see Jana's parents as they finished up their mission at the LDS Washington DC Visitors Center. We were especially lucky to spend a little time with the Cardons - Jana's sister and her family.
Zach takes care of Zola like a good cousin should.
We went with the Cardons to Baltimore, to see an Orioles game at Camden Yards
We also took advantage of Grandpa's extensive knowledge of the backwoods trails around their apartment. Who knew of all of the cool stuff around town?
A vista of what Grandpa called "the Grand Canyon."
"The Pagoda"
And, most mysteriously, "The Leprechaun House."
And we can't forget about the great little park next door.
Grandpa and Dirk share the same birthday, although Grandpa had it first. Jana made this awesome cake for us to celebrate. Seriously, it was amazing (and tasty). We're going to miss having Jana's folks within driving distance.
Not to be outdone, Dirk's parents made the trek out to State College to visit Zola.
Of course, no trip to central PA is complete without a visit to Hershey. Zola has a thing for Hershey's chocolate milkshakes. So does the monkey on her back. Mimi was kind enough to share.
But before you get the wrong overall impression, you should know that Zola has a lot of troublemaker in her as well (she gets this from her mommy). This is the timeout chair. Zola spends a lot of time here. Here she is looking sufficiently penitent.
Last week, Zola enjoyed her first ice cream cone at the house of a friend. She ate it like a pro.
A new twist on bath-time.
This is where Zola does most of her heavy reading.
Adorable, aren't they?
Friday, March 13, 2009
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