Zane's Day with the Hall's

Zane's daycare is closed for vacation for 10 days and every summer when she does this, I have to scramble to find back-up childcare. I usually take more time off to take care of him (which I have no problem doing at all), but this year I am really trying to save all of my PTO to have as much paid leave as possible for when the baby comes, so I only opted to take 1 day off. My WONDERFUL friend Brenda graciously offered to watch the little dude whatever days the in-laws didn't pick up. Today was Zane's first day over with the Hall's and he had a blast! I love that Brenda sent me pictures and updates throughout the day to keep me informed on how he was doing and what they were up to, it was a special treat! The only downside to having her watch him is that she lives at least 25 minutes in the opposite direction of my usual morning commute. This morning it took me 1.5 hours to go 36 miles when I left her house to get to work...the way there tonight wasn't much better, but that was due to THREE accidents on one freeway! Anyway, the terrible commute was a small price to pay to know my little boy was having the time of his life and knowing that he was in wonderful hands! Thanks again Brenda and we'll see you guys again Thursday!

Here are some of the photos she sent me of their day...looks like fun!

First a ride to the park:


A walk in the park with one of his best girls:


Even a nap with one of his best girls!


I am amazed they actually fell asleep and didn't stay up giggling!

Sunday Sounders

We took Zane to the Sounders game this past Sunday and all in all he did really well. It was a later game (didn't start until 7:30, which is his bed time usually), but as long as he had his bag of popcorn he was mostly happy! He is getting a little big to sit on my lap (or maybe its me who's getting a little big), so its getting more tricky to have him at the games with us. Josh prefers to stand the whole game and Zane prefers to be on my lap, lucky me!







Its not a true Sounders game without a:
Tatoo


and meltdown.


Enjoy a cute little video of him dancing to the band playing (its obvious he gets his lack of rhythm from me), sorry buddy.

Sunny Sunday!

We were out the door and at the splash park by 10 a.m. this morning!! It was perfect timing too...we missed the big crowds (they came as we were leaving), got a great parking spot and the weather wasn't too hot! Zane's little friends David and Ethan joined us and what a great time the boys had running around in the water. I've said in previous posts and I'll say it again...I am so impressed with how much more brave Zane has become with the splash parks/water in general this summer...so proud of him!

Here are a few pictures from our morning!







Sitting on a water sprayer, not taking a pee, I promise!


Such a good daddy.






David quenching his thirst!

Girls Night Out

I co-hosted my good friend Jen's Bridal Shower yesterday and did a really crappy job of taking pictures...but I did much better when we went out later!

After the shower a few of the girls (and I) headed down to Tacoma to eat at The Ram on Ruston Way and then we headed to Comedy Underground for a comedy show! It was so much fun to get out with the girls, even if by default I was the DD!!

Thanks for a great night girls.

T-Ball

Zane was so happy to see daddy come home today from his camping trip! He was especially excited when he got to go outside and play with his new T-ball set with daddy! It was fun to watch the boys through the screen door, they were having a lot of fun. We've learned Zane can bat with either hand, but prefers to hold and swing the bat one-handed, haha!

Packing on the Pounds.

For those of you interested in seeing my plump self, here is a picture of my growing body (wish I could just say belly, but its everywhere) and my little man! Doesn't look like I'll be making a small baby this time around either, dangit!

The darn cat seems to get himself into so many of our pictures!

Grasslawn Park

We went to the coolest park yesterday for a birthday party; Grasslawn Park, in Redmond. I was amazed at the size and complexity of their play structures. Many of the structures were way over Zane's coordination at this point, but he still had fun and I had fun watching him when I wasn't almost having heart attacks because I was afraid of him falling! Definitely a park we'll have to visit again.

Sorry, not one picture of the birthday girl :(