Zachy takes lessons with Teacher Patty too!

So happy to be in Teacher Patty’s pool!Look at the smile that won’t quit! Teacher Patty taught us some great songs and some new swimming skills.Elena got to join in too and sing and swim. Don’t drink the pool water, blow bubbles silly boy!Kick, kick, kick. Teacher Patty cut up a noodle and called the rings “Cheerios.”  Zachy proceeded to rip them up with his little sharp teeth.  No more of those for Zachary… Such fun! A cute smile before dunking underwater. Big splash.And up he comes. After swimming, Zachy gets to enjoy his belated birthday gift and a cookie. Thanks for taking pictures Grandma!

Zachary’s first birthday blowout, super hero style

Zachy’s birthday present: a bounce house!  When it’s set up inside it’s really loud with the motorized fan always blowing.  Zachy was a little wary at first, but Elena jumped right in!  Once we threw all the balls and a parent in the bounce house Zachy had a much more enjoyable time.  And he did enjoy the slide. Auntie Terry and Walt brought some new sand for the sandbox, just in time for guests. It’s fun to pick up and drop or throw. Apparently having sand in one’s hair and clothes isn’t that big of deal when you’re one… Nothing starts a party like a big bunch of balloons!Of course he had to wear his Superman shirt for the super hero themed party!  We celebrated with ice cream sundaes and monster cookies – yum!
4 C. sugar
2 C. (1 lb.) butter
2 lbs. (4 1/2 C.) brown sugar
3 lbs. peanut butter
1 dozen eggs
1 T. vanilla
8 tsp. baking soda
18 C. oatmeal (a 2-lb. 10-oz box)
1 lb. M&M's
1 lb. chocolate chips
Combine first 7 ingredients. Mix very well. Add last 3 ingredients; mix well. Make each cookie about the size of a golf ball; flatten slightly.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.

All the kids that came to the party got swimsuits – girls had matching striped suits, boys were in pineapple trunks.  The kiddie pool was set up for the little ones, we had a slip-n-slide, the water hop scotch, and over 200 water balloons for everyone to enjoy. Zachy’s friends had fun and brought some great gifts.  Thank you everyone! Look at all the cute matching swimsuits! What’s a one year old’s party without a keg?  Love that Mac & Jack’s!  This was actually our first kegger.  **No minors were served alcohol in the making of this party.** After everyone left, Elena, Zachy, and Jim enjoyed some simple bounce house fun.

Happy 1st Birthday Zachary!

First trip to Remlinger Farms

Mommy’s little trooper rode ALL the rides!  Yes, even the roller coaster and the flying pumpkins! The antique cars were probably one of the favorites.  We went around the track at least 10 times throughout the day (good thing Elena enjoys this one too). Zachary also enjoyed walking around the stables. He showed no fear around the horses and probably would have crawled under them if he was allowed. He even took a pony ride!  What a big cowboy! Buddy Mark was there too.  He was more wary around the horses.  Maybe he knows something Zachy doesn’t… Zachy was very entertained by the goats.  They kept climbing the fences and poking their head through.  Some older boys tried to show Zachy how to feed them, but Zachary wanted to try the food for himself (ew).  Eventually he got some in the goat’s mouth and smiled as it tickled his finger. Nice goat.  Pat pat. Animals are silly, Mom! The rocks around the tractors were a bigger hit than the tractors themselves.  Putting the rocks on the tires, through the wheels, on the tractor backs, in the mouth, etc.Another new experience – hay.  A little soft, a little prickly, all around fun!Fun to gather.Fun to throw!Elena and Aubrie took their little brothers on the ferris wheel. We had to save the boat ride for last because water is a great temptation for Zachy (he’d just want to get in and swim), and no one wants to hold a wet baby.  We were right…  Elena had to restrain him for the whole trip.

First haircut

No apron and already he’s crying???  Doesn’t help that he hasn’t napped yet today… It’s much better sitting in Mom’s lap.  But we aren’t on the sheep anymore, just a regular chair.What kind of style are we going for?  No mullet, no bowl cut, off the ears, and please leave it long on top so it doesn’t stick up again! Well, 3 out of 4 isn’t bad.  It did stick up on top again, but that feature gets people oohing and ahhing.  The haircut totally changed his appearance to us, not a little baby anymore, he looks like a little kid. Thanks to Elena for taking great pictures!

Ferry trip to Fort Flagler

Not Zachary’s first ferry ride, but his most memorable.  All that hair blowing every which way – adorable!

Zachy had some good z’s at in the barracks. He was the youngest kid in the barracks and everyone was so impressed with how well behaved he was and what a good walker he was becoming. Wow, those must have been some wild dreams that produced a morning style like that… Elena finds the bed-head amusing too.