Cousin Ethan's 1st Birthday-- our visit to Maryland

Cousin Ethan Sol turned 1. Mama, Zachary and Zoe drove to Maryland to meet up with GG, Zadie, Aunt Marcia, Mahma, Uncle Brian, Aunt Rebecca, Josh and Ethan to celebrate. Daddy (sadly) had to work. Zoe and Zachary got presents from Aunt Marcia and Mahma - and it was a real treat to see them since we hadn't seen them in a year!

For Ethan's Party, there was a petting zoo right in the front yard. There was a goat, pig, ducks, guinea pigs, a tortoise (that pooped a lot much to the joy of the kids) and a little pony. It was loads of fun and quite adorable. Josh, Zachary and Zoe spent a lot of time in the pen with the animals.

Zadie (wearing a t-shirt with Josh and Ethan's picture on it) and GG each got a pic with the kids.

Happy birthday to Ethan!!!! He loved his cake (see the small round one on the right) and everyone else enjoyed the GIANT giraffe cake.

While Ethan ate his little cake, Zoe and Zachary were sneaking the frosting from the big cake, notice how all you can read is E and not ETHAN!!! At least they were cute doing it. If you were to zoom in you could see the frosting on their faces.

The rest of July ...

Zachary dressed up as a cowboy for Cowboy/Pirate day at camp. Didn't he make a handsome cowboy? He wore his costume all day! Technically he was the sheriff, but we don't think he arrested anybody.

One afternoon after getting home from karate, Zachary and Zoe passed the time waiting for dinner playing on their Leapsters. It is fun for them and it makes it easier for Mama to whip up dinner. It is also sweet that Zoe looks on as Zachary plays and learns his tricks.

Mama ad Zoe pose for a picture before heading out, and Winston got in on the shot.

Zoe the ham making funny faces for the camera.


Zachary and Zoe helped make challah recently, by painting on the egg wash just before it was baked. The help was much appreciated and the challah tasted delicious!

Zachary was giving some love to Winston, and Winston actually seemed to enjoy it, and Daddy was able to catch the picture of them ... cute!