The Big Book of Z

It's amazing how time flies, the next thing you know it's November!   I planned on maintaining this blog until Zaela turned five and then turning it into a keepsake book for Miss Z.  Well, look who is 5!!!!   Growing up fast and enjoying every minute.  There is still not a day that goes by that I don't realize just how lucky I am to be her mommy.  I never get tired of hearing "I love you mommy" and sometimes I feel like I still have to pinch myself!   I can only hope that this litte girl knows how much she is loved, adored, and appreciated by so many.......now and forever!

Here is what she has been up to (in no particular order)....



Turning 5!!!

A vist to Boston to see her big brother!



A member of the "Purple Playful Puppies"  LOVES soccer and went 8-0-2 (but we didn't keep score!)





Driving Grampie's tractor on summer vacation!





Digging up a potato from the garden for dinner in Wisconsin!



Popscicle break with cousin Brooklyn



Chillin' with Rylee & Ezzie



Whhheeew tough day!

Catchin' a fish at Plakie's Pond with Daddy & Grampie

Earning my keep!

Steam Train ride in North Freedom, WI

Varnishing her dolly's bunkbeds made with love by Grampie : )

First day of Kindergarten!!!

Ms. Brooke



Ready to learn!



Doc McStuffins for Halloween!

End of year lunch on the lawn at Joy Picus

Graduation Day with Teacher Veronica

Our Graduate!  With honorable mention for "Best Costume Design!"

Officially Daddy and more...

It has been a busy last few months for the family.  On June 6, 2012, Shands "Officially" became Zaela's daddy!  Zaela couldn't have been happier as she ran down the courthouse hallway proclaiming her new last name! 

Zaela's big brother also graduated from High School and will be attending college in Boston... he is going to be missed!  

Zaela and her big sis and brother!

Miss Z also graduated from Pre-school!  It was a star-studded Hollywood Red-carpet event!!  Zaela even captured an award for "Best Costume Design!"  Super cute event and we will really miss Teacher Veronica!

Teacher Veronica

We found out Zaela is quite handy with DIY remodels!  Zaela helped grammie with the horrible job of removing wallpaper and loved hammering nails with grampie!

We have also had so many wonderful playdates....and she finally LOVES running in the ocean!!!  Miss Z is growing up.  I understand why every parent says it so often, she is constantly changing and growing, I just wish I bottle her up!  She now sets the table, helps with dishes, makes her bed, and "usually" follows directions quite well!  Our favorite things to do together are work out, YES she is relentless..."Mommy, why are you stopping???"  LOL!  And of course she loves "Leggies up!"   She is also still loving her ballet/tap lessons and is doing great!

Happy Easter!

Christmas to Easter update.... boy how time flies!

Miss Z has been busy with her ballet classes and impersonating Princesses on a regular basis. EVERY morning we hear the "Click click" of her princess shoes heading our way! She just can not get enough of her little princess dress so the Easter Bunny thought he better add one into the rotation!! Her favorite movie is Beauty and the Beast....and she loves to reinacts every scene, dialogue and all!

Little Miss Z is all registered for Kindergarten and very excited : ) We also finally made it to Disneyland and planning our next visit on April 18th to celebrate her half birthday!!!


Me and my favorite bunny!

Look at me!

Grammie, grammie, grammie : )))))))

My first princess dress,, Princess Tiana! I want aaaaaaaalllllll the princess dresses!!

Easter Bunnies even leave Princess Belle dresses!!!! Wow,,,, that bunny is nice!

Easter morning.....look what the carrot trail lead to!