Lori Finishes Her Comps!!!!

Life has returned to normal at the Z household.
Lori has ascended from the basement and finished her doctoral comprehensive exams... all 4 of them! She had her last exams in-person last week.

She reports that she has "been released from prison and returned to the real world." Lilly is happy to have her mom's 100% attention, and Rob is ecstatic that his wife is back to "normal".

One big hurdle remains... just a little thing called a dissertation. No biggie. :)

NEWS FLASH!!... Punxsutawney Lilly Sees Her Shadow! ...

Lilly discovered her shadow at the Chandler city park today and according to legend there will be an extra 6 weeks of 100+ degree weather here in Phoenix this year. :(

While mom is busy working on her doctoral exams, Lilly and dad went to play at the Chandler city park. The bright AZ sun surprised her with a new buddy that she did not appreciate following her even when she tried to get away. Luckily she is easily distracted and quickly went back to playing on the slides and other climbing equipment.

New Niece!!

Welcome to the family baby Elena Marie!

Rob's sister Brianne and husband Lupe welcomed little Elena Marie into the world on January 8, 2008. She weighed 5lb 5oz and was 18.5in.

Brianne and baby are doing fine.

Lilly is very excited to have another girl cousin!!