Z Gets Stitches

Zannah was in the wrong place at the wrong time.  Max was swinging a rake around in the backyard and it slipped out of his hands and landed in Z's face.  She was tough beans about it.

March 2015

Celebrated Marcus's big day with a hostess cupcake, Wooowooo!  Metta got a haircut and she discovered the thrill of the washing machine at Grandma Dana's.  March brought some awesome weather, so parks were a must.  

I Flipped a House

One of my waste-hours-a-day hobby is real estate perusing.  I check real estate listings daily.  I look in towns I don't live in, heck sometimes even states I don't live in.  I find houses fascinating.  I find the difference in prices according to location fascinating.  I also watch HGTV and have become convinced I could flip a house with some fixing up and staging.  Marcus let me do it.  His exact words were "get it out of your system."  He also said, "this is all your project, I don't have time to help."  But, of course he helped. I married well. The closing date is the first week of April.  Let's hope I didn't jinx myself by bragging before it was final.  It better close, I just landed another property. 

  

Just following suit

Metta has quickly followed suit around here.  Tabletops, window ledges, tall slides, they all need to be climbed and obviously that is where you eat your breakfast too.

Valentine's Day

It's the only picture I took on Valentines Day.  Max wore a heart necklace to pre-school and obviously needed to perfect his wink.

Metta with Bangs

Zannah Mae and Grandma Ethel Mae

Grandma Firth is the most up-lifting, cheerful person you will ever meet.  She is 92.  She hums.  She is happy.  She plays with her great-grandchildren.  Zannah loves being around her.  She is up for doing whatever Z has in mind.  

I hope I never forget hearing them from the other room giggling together as they ate chocolates.  I hope Z never forgets the fun she shared with a special grandma.  

Zannah's 7 Year Interview

How does it feel to be 7?  Good inside.

What was your favorite thing on your birthday? Families and friends. 

What did you do for you birthday?  A tea party.  Was it fun?  Yes.  Tell me about it.  Well, I like how someone gave me presents and stuff.  And my family was there. 

What was your favorite present?  The dog (stuffed)  and the fashion kit. 

What is your favorite food?  Cake

What do you want to be when you grow up?  I don’t know.

If you could choose to do anything for a day, what would you do?  Be a mom, because mom’s get to choose stuff.  I would watch TV and color with my children. 

How many kids do you want to have when you are married?  3

What is your favorite book?  Any princess book, like Sleeping Beauty. 

Favorite Movie?  Neverland Beast

Now do you know what you want to be when you grow up?  An adventurer.

Are you liking school?  Yes.  Why? Because we get to do fun stuff and we fill up the marble jar. 

Is Max your friend?  Yes, but I do not like how he screams when he doesn’t get his way.

Tell me some good things about your friend Max?  He plays with me and he is a little bit nice. 

Are you starting your Hispanic Dance club tomorrow?  Yes and I love dancing and I get to wear a dress.

We are pretty lucky to have you in our family.  Are you happy to be here?  Yes, because you guys are a nice family.  

Zannah Turns 7!

Zannah has begged for a "friend" party since she could utter those words.  I finally caved this year.  She wanted a Tea Party and it was a hit, the kiddos were great and my mom and dad miraculously showed up the day before and were put to work.  I just hope Zannah got her fix, because there is only so much energy I can muster every 7 years.  

 My mom made this cake look magazine worthy.

 Dad was pretty proud of those new red boots.

We sure love this girl.  Grandma Dana and Papa Tom spent Sunday with us and I totally spaced a picture.  They left their mark on Zannah's face, she finally got her makeup kit.