Cute Kids

Right before Zoe rolled over for the first time

Anna crying because we left Grandma

Kisses before going to school

Girl hugs

Such a sweet face

Charlie helping Mommy bake

Zoe likes trying to sit up in the cushions

Big kids off to school

Ice cream night

A bib to keep her clean

The bib stayed clean.  The rest of her, not so much

Zoe at the doctor for a check up

Jumperoo

Zoe's first time in the jumperoo

After getting back from New York, we realized Zoe was about old enough to put her in the jumperoo.  Both Charlie and Anna really enjoyed jumping, so we figured we would see how Zoe did.

I could not love this face more!

Zoe loved it!  She loves it more than either of them ever did.  She gets jumping and can't stop because she is bouncing so much.  Charlie and Anna love watching Zoe and laugh at how much fun she is having.  

This is awesome!

We put Zoe in it a few times ever day, and her face just lights up every single time.  She loves having us watch her jump, and she will squeal with delight when she realizes we are laughing with her.

Anna helping Zoe out

  

Zoe's Baptism

Awesome baptism picture taken by Aunt Debra

We have had all three kids baptized at my Grandpa Abbott's church in upstate NY.  We go up to visit every summer, and it is nice to be able to include my relatives in something special for the kids.

The godparents

Zach's aunt, Jeanne, and my uncle, Michael, were chosen as Zoe's godparents.  Jeanne was nice enough to fly up with Zach's dad so she could be part of the ceremony.  It was fun to have her there and for her to meet my extended family.  My Aunt Debra also flew in so she could come over with my Grandpa and Grandma Schutt, which meant a lot to us.

All of us, my parents, Zach's dad, and the godparents

After the ceremony we threw a party at my grandpa's house for everyone.  The weather was perfect, and it was a great celebration.

My dad with all his siblings (minus Uncle David who couldn't make it) and Grandpa Abbott

Since we are part of the baptism I wasn't able to take any pictures.  I got some from other relatives though.

Stealing Food

Daddy has the best food

We were having breakfast at Fritz's last month, and Anna discovered the joy of stealing food directly off Daddy's plate.  Zach would pretend to get mad, and she would go for more.  It was so cute, and she and Charlie were laughing like crazy.

Zach pretending to be upset

I love the silly faces she makes!

Keuka Lake

One of my favorite places in the world is Keuka Lake.  It is located in upstate NY amongst vineyards and is absolutely beautiful.  My grandparents have had a cottage on the lake as long as I can remember.  Growing up, we spent most of the summer there.  I have wonderful memories of seeing family, swimming in freezing water, and playing air hockey in the basement.

Grandpa Schutt meeting Zoe

A view of the dock and boat from the back porch

Each year it gets harder to get to the lake for a visit.  Even though we still try to go up to NY each summer our trips get shorter and we add more kids.  This year we were upstate for 5 days and managed to carve out a day to see my grandpa.

Heading down to the dock

What a gorgeous view

Life jacket time

Grandpa Schutt bought a new boat for the lake, and we really wanted to check it out.  It was fun having one there since it has been quite a few years since they got rid of their old one.  We took the kids out for a short ride, and they had a lot of fun.

Anna riding with Grandpa

Zoe just hangs out

It really was a relaxing, enjoyable day, and I am so glad we were able to make it back to Keuka.  

Meeting Zoe

Our trip to NY was a perfect time to introduce Zoe to everyone.  My brother Jeff and his wife Beth stopped by in the days before we left for NY and got to meet Zoe first.

With Jeff on his stop when moving back to Boulder

Grandpa Abbott at the airport

After heading out, we went to Rochester, Penn Yan, and Syracuse to see family.  Zoe got to meet lots of relatives.  Although she obviously won't remember, it was a lot of fun for us.  

Uncle Paul

My cousin Ryan

Zoe is such a good cuddle bug.  She will go to anyone without fussing.  It made it easy to pass her off so everyone got some time with her.

Grandpa Schutt

My cousin Craig

Aunt Debra

Superheroes

Charlie has been moving into a superhero phase lately.  He has a bunch of toys, and I even found him a Batman shirt with a cape.  Charlie really liked the shirt, but Anna was getting jealous that she didn't have one too.

The other day we happened upon a Superman shirt with cape, too.  Charlie was ecstatic.  Before bed the other night we put them in their superhero shirts to sleep in.  The were thrilled!  

Anna loved being Batman so much that she even wore it all day the next day too.