We celebrated in style last weekend for Canadian Thanksgiving - making a pumpkin pie (DADDY making pumpkin pie with two helpers). Yes, you'll notice that apparently in the Z-household we don't believe in clothes....this is our "reduce the laundry" strategy! :) We loved how Addison says pumpkin pie, so couldn't resist posting this video here to commemorate it by.
Pumpkin Pie!
Our boys are growing up so fast, and they're making us very proud with how helpful they can be! Zachary has been doing the dishwasher now for some time, and we decided that it was time for Kaleb to begin to learn, so here he is pitching in to help! Good job Kaleb!
Loading the dishwasher
Addison has discovered a toy that Zachary used to adore as well - it is a Leapfrog Fridge magnet (although we've never put it on a fridge!) where you put letters in it and it teaches you the sounds of letters. She has been quite enamored with it as well now that we have introduced her to it.
The chees-o smile when you say "Let me see you Addi!"
A few weekends ago, we had the awesome opportunity to go to "Family ID" at the Forest Lake Church and learn about creating a family values chart, a mission statement and a family slogan. It was challenging to say the least - especially with two non-creative people - but aren't most things worth doing ultimately a challenge? We were a bit sheepish as we struggled through this as a couple - finding ourselves having words at times.....until our pastor's wife came over and shared with us that she and her husband...the pastor...got into a huge fight when they did it the first time..... Okay - so if the pastor and his wife can get into a fight going this, maybe it isn't so odd for us to be setting off sparks as well! :)
During the session, they showed this video about "How to be a dad" - it was so catchy and fun, and so true of what being an engaged father can look like, that we wanted to share! And no, we're not trying to advertise for Cheerios - it just happened to be the catchy commercial!
Last weekend we headed out to Chapin Station to enjoy the beautiful weather. While we were there, the Grodacks joined us as well as Cochrans. It was SO NICE to be outside!
Young and innocent enough not to realize that perhaps a girl sitting on a boy's lap is not the best idea....
Love Calleigh's laughter!
Miss Independent....with child 1 and 2, Amy never would have allowed them to climb without being right there to catch them... By child #3, parents are worn out and tired, and allow their children to do things that they could potentially fall on!!!
Can we say "static cling?!"
Phrase of the week: Hand! Mama, hand! This is a nightly ritual for Addison - as Amy stands up from the rocking chair to put Addison to bed, she begins to say Hand, Mama Hand! As soon as Addison is laying down, she puts her hand up in the air and Amy has to lean into the crib and hold her hand for a few moments. Then Amy lets go of her hand, puts the drop-gate of the crib up, walks to the end of the crib and Addison then insists on "Hand!" again - so Amy reaches over the end of the crib for a few moments, and then says "good-night Addison, hold your ears! (instead of Mommy's hand!)" and finally is able to leave the room and close the door! It works the exact same way every single night - no deviations!
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