August, 2010

Yes, we went without any photographic record of a whole month in our lives. August was a lovely time, with days spent enjoying beautiful weather at the beach, walks, family bike rides, interacting with neighbors and playing in our park. It also included a trip for Kristin to see Mom, Bec, Jess, Michael, Jake and our newest family member: beautiful baby Quinn. School loomed; Zion started 6th grade at the enormous Haven Middle School, a huge transition for us all. Zen began to use complete sentences when the mood struck him. These treasures usually popped up when he was bossing the dog around (no jedi no eat my food!) and when he was telling on his brother (nion 'ave my toy! give it, nion!). The whole family delighted in translating "Zen-speak", with its unusual pronunciations and elimination of at least half of the consonant sounds in the English language.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat

Zion did a week of musical theatre camp in July with his friend, Kyle. They performed a condensed version of "Joseph"; quite good for only 40 hours of rehearsal! Zion even sang and danced (in public...he's an enthusiastic shower singer and impromptu dancer at home, off camera)

Festivus!

Festivus was amazing, as usual. We missed the rest of the Kutzner family, but it was so nice to see the Myers side. Zion and Abi were joined at the hip as usual, and Whitey was such a good little mommy to Zen. All of the kids are growing up so quickly!
Maize had a fresh batch of beautiful puppies--very hard not to take one home, especially since she had some chocolates this time around.

Farewell to Lincolnwood School

Flowers in the school yard; A beloved teacher.

Zion, 5th Grade Graduation party

Here is Zion on his last day of 5th grade, crazy hair and all.

Zion, 5th

Finally some new pictures (not rocks or gross heads)