What a terror of a tornado!

Zachy’s tornado costume turned out super cute with little animals and trees sewn in, but he only wore it half of the time. Zachy loved the disappearing ghost poop activity.  Probably because it involved playing in the water…His favorite part of the haunted house was the mommy mummy and baby mummy. Helping Maddie (er, Little Red Riding Hood) make a floam monster!Zachy also spent a lot of time at the bug box station because it was all candy, candy, candy.

Ooh, orange balls!

Zachy thinks they are balls, but he’ll learn that they are pumpkins before October is over!Zachy did find a pumpkin that was big enough to be manly, yet  small enough that he could lift it. This is just as much fun as mushrooming! Daddy had to help break the pumpkin off the vine. Pumpkin patches are full of things to trip over…  Zachy even lost a shoe for a little bit. Zachy helps lift the pumpkin up to take it to the wheelbarrow.Too bad there isn’t room in the wheelbarrow for little kids (or moms) to ride in…

Bob’s Corn has the best kettle corn, hands down!  Definitely a reason to return next year.

Zachy is 15 months old!

Zachy is 32” tall (75%), weighs 23lbs 8oz (40%) and has a head circumference of 18 3/4” (70%).  He really needs to pack on some weight so his pants won’t keep falling off…

He’s a great eater (especially fruit) and has about 10 words.  His motor skills are fantastic – running, jumping, throwing, coloring, etc.  He prefers nursing to cow’s milk, but hopefully that will change by the end of the year.

We love you Zachy!  Keep growing strong!

Zachary at the shore.

First, check out the scene. Second, head straight for the water.  It is always the most fun. Third, splash, splash, and splash some more.  It’s ok because Mommy always packs extra clothes. Uh-oh, distracted by a bird!  At least this one was alive… Zachy loved pulling this bull kelp along the beach. Ok, taking the wet clothes off seemed like a good idea, but wearing only a diaper in the sand?  It was everywhere! Hey guys! The next day we were smarter and kept him in the clothes no matter how wet or sandy they got.Zachy loved every minute on the beach, hopefully we can go next September too.

Evergreen State Fair in Monroe

Zachy went to the fair and saw all the animals!He liked the chickens, ducks, fish, pigs, goats, and cows.  Grandpa came too!  And Grandma, and Auntie, and Lisa, and Maria, and Erin.  Plus Mommy and Elena of course. Ducks!  If only we were allowed to feed them or take them swimming… He was not enthusiastic about riding this tractor.  He probably thought it was too small. All that animal viewing makes for an exhausting day!

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.