table grandma and grandpa got me for my birthday a couple of years ago. This is where we eat, color, craft, etc. It is the best table ever! So Damien was tired of being in his high chair and so far away from the action that he kept trying to climb out. Mommy was a little afraid a trip to the ER was in his future so she decide to let him eat at the table with the big kids. He LOVES it - he can get up and down by himself and jabbers and prays with us. hmmmmm...one empty seat at the table...I think Mommy and Daddy should have another baby...a girl...to even the odds...just sayin'.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Big Kids
We have this GREAT table grandma and grandpa got me for my birthday a couple of years ago. This is where we eat, color, craft, etc. It is the best table ever! So Damien was tired of being in his high chair and so far away from the action that he kept trying to climb out. Mommy was a little afraid a trip to the ER was in his future so she decide to let him eat at the table with the big kids. He LOVES it - he can get up and down by himself and jabbers and prays with us. hmmmmm...one empty seat at the table...I think Mommy and Daddy should have another baby...a girl...to even the odds...just sayin'.
table grandma and grandpa got me for my birthday a couple of years ago. This is where we eat, color, craft, etc. It is the best table ever! So Damien was tired of being in his high chair and so far away from the action that he kept trying to climb out. Mommy was a little afraid a trip to the ER was in his future so she decide to let him eat at the table with the big kids. He LOVES it - he can get up and down by himself and jabbers and prays with us. hmmmmm...one empty seat at the table...I think Mommy and Daddy should have another baby...a girl...to even the odds...just sayin'.
Sunday, April 04, 2010
Dr. Damien Scientist
The Easter bunny brought Abby and I 3D sidewalk chalk in our Easter baskets. We thought the glasses looked a lot like daddy's safety googles. When we put them on Damien he thought he was really hot stuff. I call him "Dr. Damien Scientist."
Saturday, March 06, 2010
...life...
I can't believe we are already into March. Spring is everywhere...the grass is growing like crazy...the daffodils are peeking their heads out...and the Zoladz Family are shielding their blue eyes from the bright sun! Life has been so crazy (wonderfully full and busy) that many things have fallen by the wayside - like updating the blog. Just know that I'm still here and hope to get at least one post a week up (it's good to have goals! lol).
Ben is halfway done with grad school and is starting to interview for jobs. Hopefully one will pop up before he graduates next winter. The kids are thriving. Michael is doing very well in school and loves to curl up with his daddy at night and look through Ben's chemical engineering books. Abby is a whirlwind of spunk. She loves to take care of everyone and do art projects with me. Damien is walking/running everywhere and is starting to "talk" - mama, pup pup, hi - and understands when you give him a simple direction "Damien, go get daddy a beer."... hahaha j/k..."Damien, go get pup pup."
the picture is from Thanksgiving...I just love my boys!
Sunday, February 07, 2010
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Happy Birthday Damien!
Happy Birthday to our little Lolek!
[taken a few minutes after birth with my mom's cell phone]
Here are some posts from Damien's actual birthday one year ago...
Friday, December 18, 2009
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas from the Zoladz FamilyWe hope this season is full of peace and lasting memories for all of you. We are so thankful for all that we have and pray for all of our friends daily.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Saturday, September 05, 2009
Friday, August 28, 2009
standing! part II
MOM! Please get me out of my crib! ...oh yeah I'm standing up in my crib for the first time
Oh I LOVE seeing you Mom!
STOP TAKING MY PICTURE AND GET ME OUT OF MY CRIB WOMAN!!!!standing!
I am pulling myself up on EVERYTHING now...I can even turn on the PS3 and eject disks (much to the merriment of Michael and Abby). I'm also pretty good at pulling chairs and stools over on myself. I keep Michael busy running after me to make sure I stay safe!
Thursday, August 27, 2009
swim lessons
This summer we went up the hill to take swim lessons at the Country Club. We improved SO much this summer. We are totally ready for Nana and Dzia's pool!
Since Mommy and Daddy like to make kids with transparent skin sun protection is a must. Shhhh this isn't a girls hat...what?...it is?...oh....
Michael went from not wanting to let go of the side to swimming the width of the pool without stopping.
At the beginning of the summer Abby would scream and refuse to lay on her back...now she pushes her tummy up and has a strong kick.
Abby and her teacher, Laura, Abby LOVED LOVED LOVED Laura!
Since Mommy and Daddy like to make kids with transparent skin sun protection is a must. Shhhh this isn't a girls hat...what?...it is?...oh....
Michael went from not wanting to let go of the side to swimming the width of the pool without stopping. 
At the beginning of the summer Abby would scream and refuse to lay on her back...now she pushes her tummy up and has a strong kick.
Abby and her teacher, Laura, Abby LOVED LOVED LOVED Laura!....and the coup de gras....
Just a week ago I was still too nervous to jump into the pool by myself. Now I'm not scared and I know how FUN it is to jump in!
Monday, August 24, 2009
curtains....
such a nice day....
did someone just take my picture?
who is it?
can't...get...this...off...
can't...get...this...off...
WHY...WON'T...THIS...COME...OFF!!!
FREE!!
oh hi mom!Sunday, August 23, 2009
basil!
Ben's parent's visited us in May and were kind enough to bring me a basil plant. I planted it and the next day we had a HUGE rainstorm that flooded the raised herb garden (overflowing). I thought the basil had drowned...but it came back better than ever and now is a hardy plant that has kept us supplied with pesto and other goodness all summer! I look forward to drying some of it for the winter. Thanks mom and dad!:)
Saturday, August 22, 2009
playtime...
I love to play by the big windows behind the couch. It is so warm and I can look out the windows.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Auntie Jenney and Mr. Eric...
So on August 15th we piled in the car and drove to a beautiful park outside Philomath. We were there to celebrate Auntie Jenney and Mr. Eric's elopement a few weeks earlier. Auntie Jenney is mommy's earliest bestest friend (you too Auntie Amanda!). Auntie Jenney and Mommy were bestest friends since Auntie Jenney moved to Corvallis in 7th grade. They've had their ups and downs but always have been totally devoted to each other. Auntie Jenney was there when Michael and Damien were born. She is SUPER special and we love her LOTS!!! So we were happy to go and celebrate with her and Mr. Eric.
When we arrived at the park we had fun running around and were told Auntie Jenney and Mr. Eric would say a few things about there elopement. We gathered around an ancient tree and learned....they hadn't actually eloped and they were getting married right then!!!!! Mommy almost started crying......she gets teary alot!
Wait...it's a wedding?!?!
Auntie Jenney's friend, Stephanie, got ordained for the occasion. She was the only one who knew. Not even Auntie Jenney and Mr. Eric's families knew! 
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Miller and Jenney Lee
Mommy's FAVORITE picture of Jenney. heeh heeh heeh
The monkey tree where Auntie Jenney and Mr. Eric got married.
There were beautiful paths to explore and even a creek. Some guests caught crawdads and grilled them up for the party.
The happy couple!
Mommy is SO happy that Auntie Jenney married someone who is SO obviously in love and devoted to her. Now hurry up with those babies!!! :)
Mommy and Auntie Jenney
When we arrived at the park we had fun running around and were told Auntie Jenney and Mr. Eric would say a few things about there elopement. We gathered around an ancient tree and learned....they hadn't actually eloped and they were getting married right then!!!!! Mommy almost started crying......she gets teary alot!
Wait...it's a wedding?!?!Auntie Jenney's friend, Stephanie, got ordained for the occasion. She was the only one who knew. Not even Auntie Jenney and Mr. Eric's families knew! Mr. and Mrs. Eric Miller and Jenney Lee
Mommy's FAVORITE picture of Jenney. heeh heeh heeh
The monkey tree where Auntie Jenney and Mr. Eric got married.
There were beautiful paths to explore and even a creek. Some guests caught crawdads and grilled them up for the party.
The happy couple!
Mommy is SO happy that Auntie Jenney married someone who is SO obviously in love and devoted to her. Now hurry up with those babies!!! :) Mommy and Auntie Jenney[Auntie Jenney and Mr. Eric both have celiacs disease and run their own bakery]
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