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Here are some of my favorite pictures of Zoie and Vance from our camping trip.




The best Vance photo.

Camping at Rasar State Park

We took the kids camping this week, August 4-8, at Rasar State Park. It is about 30 minutes east of Mt Vernon, so it was easy to bring Zoie back into town for dance on Tuesday and take a
quick shower. The kids loved camping in Bill and Jean's 32 foot travel trailer. Zoie enjoyed roasting marshmellows, but she didn't care for smores (what a weirdo!). Vance played in the dirt everywhere -- even after Ty showered him, he was dirty within minutes. We hope to do more camping in the fall and winter.

A tired Vance -- holding out from a nap after miles of running through the forest trails.
Racing the hotwheels on the picnic bench.
Breakfast on the last day.

Run Vance!

Oh mom, take my picture. Vance loves the camera.
A tired little boy on the first day. He slept for nearly 2 1/2 hours in the stroller.
Roasting marshmellows for the first time.
Vance enjoys a movie on Tuesday morning as Zoie sleeps in until 9am. Notice the nice recliner in the travel trailer.

Painting

Dr. visit

I had a doctor's appt today and every thing is good. I am a pro at the OB checkups. I am 15 weeks along. My weight started at about 115lbs. Can you guess it now?

Woodland Park Zoo 7/23

Dare devil Vance wants a closer look at the pond. He could have fit under the bottom rail. Ugh. Vance discovers himself in a log in the indoor playground at the zoo.
This was taken by Vance in the wagon. And she took the picture of him with his finger up his nose, which starts our page. Silly kids!
Baby female gorilla.

They really do love each other. They had a great time at the zoo. I wore them out and they wore me out by pulling them up all the hills in the wagon. I complained that they were too heavy and that someone needed to get out -- no volunteers, Zoie just laughed.

Funny faces are cool now that I am almost 4.

Save the date!

(Picture taken 6/07 @ Woodland Park Zoo)

As August approaches, it is time to think of Zoie's 4th birthday party. We will have a party for her at our house on Saturday, August 9th at 3:30 pm.



We have been talking about this for a while for she knows when the neighbor's granddaughter comes up from Texas that it is time for her party.



I hope everyone can come up and celebrate for Zoie's birthday!

Our little farm

Zoie and Vance graze in the raspberries every morning. I have not been able to freeze any or make jam because they have eaten all of them!
Peas
Zucchini

Mowing the yard with Dad!

After they all mowed the backyard together, each kid got to drive the mower by themselves.

Lucky Charms

My kids love Lucky Charms. Maybe I should say Zoie and Vance love the marshmellows in the Lucky Charms. Here is Vance's photo shot for exploring the cereal box and what is has to offer. He ended up emptying the box in the bowl and on the floor. And when it was "all gone", he put the box in the recycle bin :)