Visitors Galore!

It's obvious that we're not in Kansas anymore... so we welcome visitors whenever anyone feels like making the trip! Arizona is the ideal vacation destination in the middle of the summer, of course. We greatly enjoy our family and friends who brave the heat. Our lovely weather peaks this time of year. But, as cousin Kevin so keenly discovered... "It's just a dry heat".

In July we welcomed Lori's super aunt Janet and cousin Kevin. Rob's sister Teresa just also happened to be coming this way. All of this company meant lots of quality play time for little Lilly.

I'd like to extend a special thanks to aunt Janet for helping me purchase a spiffy new pair of brown sparkly flip flops. Each time I wear them I will think of you! And, thank you to Janet and Kevin for babysitting the girls one evening. We were able to enjoy dinner and a movie (and a few bottles of wine) with our good friends the Glanvilles.

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Beautiful Girls

Presenting Lilly's 2-year photos and Claire's 3-month photos. :)
The girls are changing everyday!

Enjoy!

Fun in Kansas had by all!

Our trip to Kansas was full of endless fun. The morning of Lilly's birthday we flew to Kansas City to spend time with Rob's grandparents before driving to Wichita. During our trip we were able to see many family, friends and celebrate the 4th of July. On Rob's side of the family, all of the siblings and their families were together. Three new granddaughters were born this year, bringing the Z cousin count to 6. On Lori's side of the family, we enjoyed lots of fun with Nana, Aunt Amy and the girls. We celebrated Lilly's second birthday and had lots of fun with everyone. Thanks for a great time! Lilly loves looking at all of the pictures and naming everyone. We can't wait to do it again.
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Happy Birthday Lilly!

Lilly's second birthday!
I made a gigantic cupcake for a birthday celebration at Tiny Toes. Her childcare mom Monica and friends had fun eating this gigantic cake. YUM!! Lilly had fun eating the pink frosting while it was being decorated. Before leaving for Kansas, we celebrated Lilly's birthday with a special breakfast and gifts. Of course, what birthday would be complete without the Zoom Birthday Song? I can still hear "Hey Lilly, it's your birthday today.. la la la la la" in my head. If you don't know Zoom, you should google it online.

Kansas pictures coming soon...

Bye Bye June... Hello July!

We are eagerly awaiting Lilly's second birthday in July and our trip to Kansas. June was lots of fun, and we have many photos to share. June highlights: Claire turned 2 months, Lilly caught a case of the crud TWICE!, we began our summer Kindermusik class, we saw a puppet show at the Arizona Puppet Theatre, we played and played and played...
Have fun viewing our photos.
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New Summer 'do.

It is a staggering 112 outside today, so what's better than a new haircut to combat the heat? While at Snip-its, Lilly enjoyed a buffet of lollipops as she sat in the hairdresser's chair. On this day, she enjoyed green apple, orange and strawberry. While other moms try to grow their daughter's hair as long as it can grow, I opt for a short and easy hairdo. Lilly likes it too. Doesn't she look adorable?
She is eagerly awaiting her 2nd birthday party in Kansas and spending lots of quality time with her huge Kansas family. Note to Kansas family... please place an order for NO TORNADOS, cooler weather and maybe a nice rain shower or two.

Silly Sleeper

Miss Lilly has successfully slept in her big girl bed for almost one month. Ever since, she has popped out of bed at 5:30am when she used to wake at 7. Each morning she comes to our room. Usually, she yells "Mama" while strolling down the hall. Sometimes she stealthly climbs on the bed. Since Claire is still in the basinette in our room, the addition of Lilly early in the morning must be quite a sight. When she comes to our room she is given two choices: 1. Go back to her room and go to sleep (she never chooses this option) or 2. Climb in bed and go back to sleep for another hour.
I think she looks forward to her early morning cuddle with mom.