We were blessed last weekend with visits with from of our extended family members! On Friday night, we headed over to the Ds to enjoy supper with Grandma Marilyn and Grandpa Al - who are not only the parents of Rob, but are also the in-laws for Karis' brother Korey! (it is a tight little circle we have here!). It was fun to see them and catch up on what has been going on in their lives. Addison seemed to take to Grandma Marilyn - recognizing a Grandma's special tough right away! :)
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| Uncle Rob is always a draw for Addison - so she was happy to snuggle in with him. We had the fun of also seeing the Ds brand new kitchen (in the background) - lovely! |
The next evening, we were excited to see Amy's Aunt Ev, Uncle Ken, Jeff and Niesha (Jeff is their son). We are lucky that Jeff and Niesha live here so that we can see them frequently! Addison, true to form, soon saddled up to Uncle Ken (it is the tall men that she seems to gravitate towards! :)) We had a really nice visit and time together - but it always goes by too quickly! Come again soon Aunt Ev and Uncle Ken!!!
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| Challenging Jeff to a game of hockey.....looks like Jeff may be winning! :) |
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| Our normal picture is women in the back, but this year we switched it up...notice how several of us ladies can't actually touch the floor! :) |
Jeff works at the Florida Hospital church as a parish nurse, and he has become of course close to all of the pastoral staff - so at their annual retreat, he always participates in their talent show. Jeff is known for his funny personality, and this year he really turned it up with a lipsync that is just hilarious - so funny that we are including the youtube clip for you all to enjoy as well!:) He's a very brave man....
On Sunday, the Z-parents had fun going to the Magic Basketball game in the box seats (we realize how fortunate and 'spoiled' we are - we are grateful!) with Amy's colleagues. It was a really fun, relaxed evening - even though they lost!
Addison continues to amaze us with how much mischief that this child can get into. Should we be proud, or horrified? One morning she found a tube of lipstick (Amy rarely wears any, but as put on a little on the way to the Magic game, and Addison saw her do it.....once it all it takes!) So, the next morning, this is what Amy finds....good thing she kept is on her lip instead of the furniture!
Kaleb decided that Addison shouldn't be the only one sporting a mustache, so he joined in......sadly, it'll only be a few short years before they do start to sprout real hair - especially with the Z-men genes! :)
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In the area of sports, Kaleb finished his soccer league, continuing to enjoy playing defense. Zachary also finished his last basketball game in the league....ending it on a high note with a win! He also got a rebound and 5 pounds! Way to go!!!! Next sport....skating lessons for Kaleb and Zachary is back to football. We keep a continuous rotation of sports - a little tiring at times, but we really want to have the boys active and running around. Zachary is a fanatical sports fan, but Kaleb declares that he does NOT LIKE sports - although he always has a good time when he plays! Not to be out-done, Addison also got our her "throwing arm" last weekend for a little Frisbee action - turning herself ALL the way around before flinging the Frisbee to Dad! The weather has been vacillating between cold and summer-like hot temps, but last weekend was lovely so we enjoyed a little time outdoors.
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| Kaleb is getting to be a good little hitter - and good for his hand-eye coordination! |
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| Okay - so the 360 rip-rider trike is so fun even the adults do it.... |
We've had some later nights than normal over the past few weeks, and Addison had her vaccine shots....all leading to some very tired children. After these pictures, we have been focused on getting them some extra sleep!
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| Good thing for Addison's car seat...perfect to sleep against! |
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| Fell asleep while eating her lunch - Jenn said she even had a small piece of macaroni on her face! |
Phrase of the week:
In the world of 3 kids, there are some good days, and some bad days....but rarely does Karis get so exasperated that he'll text his frustration to Amy. This week, Addison 'broke' Karis and he sent Amy a "I've had it text" - that made her start laughing out loud at work!
Karis' text: I have a house-wrecking crew for sale. 2 1/2 year old model with low hours. She is strong, energetic with an amazing appetite for destruction of all closets, dollars and clothing dressers. Will consider all offers!
Amy's reply: I'm laughing yet cringing. Did she permanently wreck anything?
Karis: Nothing other than my Christian experience. Say a prayer for me. I think that Jennifer must have slipped her some caffeine!" (Poor Jenn, or really poor Karis!!!)
Kaleb has had some funny conversations lately - one of the things that we say when things get too loud here is that the "noise pollution" needs to stop. Well, one day he thought it was too loud and informed us that this was "noise infection!" Another time, we were talking about Martin Luther King day when he overhead us and asked us what was "Oman Potters day" HUH? How in the world does that even sound the same? :)
Addison's independent streak continues to grow by the minute - so we OFTEN hear "I do it!!!!" Getting dressed in the morning is a chore...
Zachary had a week or so in which he may have been growing, or fighting a bug, because he had several days in which his legs were hurting....he told Amy "I must have sensitive bones!"
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