Zane's Birthday Party

Last week marked the end of another school year. On the last day of school the teachers at my building all line up and wave at all of the kids as the buses pull out. We used to climb up on the roof, but since our new construction we don't have access anymore. As I was standing there waving this year, I felt as if I was just doing that same thing about a week earlier! This year has flown by! It also marked the end of Zane's first year of preschool. I must say it was a successful one! We are so proud of all that Zane has learned and accomplished this year! He is very anxious for summer and keeps saying "I get to stay home all day and play outside and it's summer."

Miss Annette, Zane, and Miss Michelle

Picnic (inside due to weather) at Jo's house
Big Bird and Zane

Our first official day of summer break was Friday. There is so much that needs done, but I told myself I got at least one day to do nothing! So we hung around the house, picked some things up for Zane's birthday party, and got things around for the weekend. Zane and I butted heads some...I think it's a preview of how our summer my go since we both want our way, but we'll work through it! Mason just smiles through it all!

Mr. Smiley

Look at Mason's face!

Usually we head to Iowa on Fridays, but we stuck around for Madelyn's third birthday party. Her actual birthday was the 26th. It was a "princess" themed party. Jo was the party planner and it was a great time! Zane got a sword and crown and Mason got a onesie that said "Prince Mason." There was a bounce house, pinata, cake, and lots of fun had by all!

Zane "cheating" during his turn.

We had Zane's party on Sunday. He finally decided on a Monster Truck theme, so that's what it was! We had the party at Mom and Dad's house. Matt grilled a huge pork loin and we grilled a few hamburgers and hot dogs. There was lots of food, everyone brought something to share! It was all yummy and I think lots of us ate way too much! Zane is a lucky boy to have so many people who love him so much! We ate, opened gifts, had cake and ice cream, and spent lots of good time together! Thank you to everyone who could come and help Zane celebrate!

Zane's guests at his party

Zane with his presents showing us he's 4

Mom with a frog on her shoulder


Zane's reaction to his new four-wheeler


Zane on his four-wheeler

Zane adored his cake!

Zane with all but one of his Papas!
Zane cheering while the guys were playing bean bag toss

Mason hanging out in the bean bag box

There are lots more pictures of the week and the party posted on our Flickr site, check them out!

The World According to Zane

• Matt was playing some hard rock music for Zane and he began to bang his head to the beat. He told Matt he liked the "head bonking" music!
• Zane cut his finger when we were cutting up strawberries the other night. Before Matt put band-aid on, he put some cream on it. Zane's reaction was, "Cream, yum! I love it! You can put cream on your butt too!"
• Zane has seemed to enjoy looking at his poop lately...and the other day from the bathroom I heard, "Holy moley!" Then he summoned me to come look...BOYS!