Edible artwork

What can we use for finger-painting that washes out easily?  Pudding! We mixed the pudding, added color, and started painting. Zachy took a taste.  We only had lemon pudding in the house for this project.  Next time we’ll make sure to get vanilla.  Or chocolate just because it tastes the best! Zachary had a better time with the paper gone and just squishing the pudding on the tray.

You “otter” know…

Zachy has no problem figuring out the best method for eating Otter Pops. And he isn’t picky about flavors like his sister is.  Cody wouldn’t care which flavor he was given either…We have the Costco size box of Otter Pops so there will be plenty to enjoy next summer too.

Z and Maddie

Who was in the box first? Maddie’s house is full of balls, Zachy loves it there!

Zoo fun

Zachy’s favorite exhibit at the zoo was the Willawong Station where he could feed the birds.   He liked both the birds in the trees and the birds on the ground.  All were fascinating!He liked these wolf cubs too.  He called them kitties :-) Zachy also liked running along the paths and hiding in the bushes.  Sneaky little guy got startled by squirrels a couple of times.He really wanted this tractor to go somewhere, but couldn’t get it started.

Getting a ride

Elena gave Zachy a push right off the deck!  Lots of tears, the bike went to time out, Elena got a lecture on dangerous activities…sigh.Zachy stopped his tears, forgave his sister, and allowed her to push him in the doll stroller.  No, she didn’t push him down the stairs, out the door, or off a couch.  Guess the lecture stuck…

Grandma’s house in the summer

The groundhog sees his shadow… Playing broomball on the back patio. Grandpa spoils his grandkids with big bowls of cut melon. Zachy is fascinated by the pinwheels!  If they aren’t spinning on their own, he’ll help them along.  Then he’ll move them from one spot in the yard to another.  And later throw them in the pool.Time to cool off! This is more fun than the bathtub!Getting compliments on his fancy necklace.

Thanks for the fun time Grandma and Grandpa!

Sneaky, sneaky…

Caught standing in the doggie toy box! The real reason he’s in there – to reach the buttons on the DVD player of course!

Camano

A little boy’s dream: 50 bazillion rocks to throw in the water.The green stuff was slippery! Using the boat to check the crab pots. Almost in the water. Slowly sneaking further into the water… He’s in! Now he’s really in! Look at the boat!  And the birds!  And the airplane!  Everything is a wonder to little Zachy. Got the wet pants off, lets sit in the boat with Tate and not go anywhere! Wrong way buddy. Swing set fun with the cousins. That swing really brings out the blue in your eyes, Zachary! Hold on tight so I don’t blow away Nana!  It sure is windy!Special time with Daddy inspecting shells, rocks, and driftwood.  One person shy of a family portrait. Jim gets his workout and the boys get a ride.

Cute outfit from Aunt Amy

Surfboards!

So cute!  Thanks Aunt Amy!  Next time include a trip to Hawaii!