Snugglers

I went in the kitchen to get Z milk and he was on Declan's chair almost snuggling. A rare moment these days when Z chooses to be close to brother.

Hayden Party

Hayden's shave ice party was a great success. 

Angry Bird Line Up

Z lined up all his angry birds. He is obsessed.

Family Photos

Here are a bunch of the pictures we had taken with a photographer.  (Suzie- I will send you a disk after Declan's party next weekend.)

So Cute

I just found this on Zade's phone. So cute... From his birthday night. 

1 Year Visit

Declan had his one year check-up. He was 32 inches (100%) and 25.7 lbs (77%). All looks good with our healthy, tall child!

Beach Time

On Sunday we decided to take Nui for a quick beach trip. It was overcast and raining on and off so we weren't planning on swimming. Well, Z couldn't resist and we ended up with two nudie beach bums. Z was charging with Hayden and really trying to body surf. He was chin deep in the water and totally comfortable. It is so cool watching his ocean skills develop. 

Montessori

A few pictures from school. Z's teacher is so sweet to send me a picture each day. 

Z working with magnets today. Ms. Janie said he was repeating "magnetic" and "non magnetic." When I asked him about it he said it doesn't stick. So cute. 

Doing play dough. 

At recess. 

Sister taking Deckab for a spin on the cool bikes at the playground. 

Ms. Janie says he spends all playground time climbing. 

The great banyon tree that shades the playground. 

My partner in crime while Z is at school. 

First Day

Well, after the great escape incident, it seems like Z had a good day at school. He was happy when I got him and seems excited to go tomorrow. 

Walking into campus. 

Listening to a story before I left the classroom. 

Picture sent from his teacher during the day. 

School

We are two days away from Z starting school.  We went shopping and got his rain jacket, garden shoes, wash cloths, mug for the classroom, lunch pail, and nap mat.  We went to parent night, I helped clean the classroom, and Z met his teachers.  Now all we can do is cross our fingers and hope the transition goes smoothly.  At meet the teacher night Z was very hesitant.  He did love the fish tank and was super stoked about the "park" attached to the classroom.  Each of the primary (what they call their preschool) classrooms has its own fenced in play area.  Z was most excited about that and had a hard time b/c the teacher doesn't want them out there until she explains the rules.  She isn't planning on opening the play area until day 2- that makes me nervous about day 1.  We will see how it goes!

The classroom all clean and ready for kiddos. 

Z checking out the fish. 

The back of his classroom. 

The main play ground. 

Z exploring the kitchen area of his room. 

Filing up his water mug.