Multicultural Night at the Child Study Lab

Last night we attended the multicultural celebration at Jacob's preschool. Each family brought a dish to share from their country of origin. Plus their was an amazing drum band to play along with and dance to. Jacob had a great time playing with all his friends and especially loved playing along with the drummers. It was an amazing evening. Jacob did not want to leave! Thank you Beth, Nellie, & Sarah for putting on an amazing event!

Mikey & Jacob drumming to the beat

Ajda & Jacob playing on the seasaw with Mikey & his daddy Miq behind them

The Daddies - Jonathan & Miha


Jacob & Ajda singing "Ring around the rosie" on their rocking horses


Listening to the drummers tell stories with music - amazing!


Alicia gets the kids dancing...


and doing a conga line!

Mini Golf with friends

On Saturday we played a round of miniature golf with our friends Natasa, Miha, Ajda, & Gaber. It took about 2 hours to get through 18 holes, but we all had a great time! Then afterwards the kids played in the jungle gym for another 1.5 hours. Jacob, Mama, & Daddy all got a hole in one too!

Daddy after his hole in one :)

snack time after the 9th hole for Ajda & Jacob (mama too)

Ajda & Jacob playing on the jungle gym


Gaber & Natasa - Gaber wanted to play with the big kids so much!

Maricopa County Fair

On Friday we went to the Maricopa County Fair with some friends from preschool. Jacob had a great time on the kiddie rides and enjoyed checking out some of the farm animals. I was so impressed again by his independence on going on some of the rides :)

Jacob & Hagan riding in the car

Ajda & Jacob in the ball pit in the maze

Owen, Jacob, Ajda, & Hagan having a snack


Kid Crew - Gaber, Hagan, Jacob, Ajda, Brinn, & Dante



The whole gang - (bottom row L to R) Tricia, Sami, Natasa, Gaber, Katie; (top row L to R) Jacob, Owen, Hagan, Dante, Jessica, Brinn, & Ajda

Transportation Day!

There's been a lot of field trips this month, probably because the weather is so nice and it's finally stopped raining on preschool days. Anyway, on Thursday it was Transportation Day and the kids learned all about the different transportation vehicles. To top it off they got to ride around ASU on the FLASH bus, and even got to sit in the driver's seat for a photo. Jacob loved it! And I was so proud of him that he went without me, though I showed up to take some pictures. He is becoming so independent!

Jacob & Owen heading out to the bus with Marissa & Alicia

the kids are all loaded!

Jacob driving the bus!

Jacob & his classmates exit the bus with their teacher Miss Nellie and Mikey's mom Jaime

time to head back to class for more playtime...how awesome is preschool!

The Fire Truck Visit Preschool

Last week the Tempe Firemen came to Jacob's preschool to talk about fire safety. They learned all about stop, drop, & roll; got to go inside the firetruck; and saw what a fireman looks like in all his gear. Jacob really enjoyed the experience, and when he got home he told me he wants to be a fireman when he grows up :)



Jacob being lifted into the truck by a very strong fireman

Jacob in Marissa's lap...he never misses a chance to sit in someone's lap over the hard ground :)

"ooh, ooh, ooh, I have a question!"

Followed by "I like your tank..."

We'll have to work on what's a question and what's a statement :)

Jacob demonstrating stop, drop, & roll

Mom's Night :)

Mama's been trying to spend at least one night a week with some of friends relaxing, especially with seashell on her way.


Here's some pictures from a recent mom's night at Tempe Marketplace.



Natasa, Katie, Sami, me, & Anne

Sami, me, & Anne

Natasa & Katie

Jacob & Ajda at the zoo

Here are some pictures of Jacob with his good friend Ajda from preschool on a recent trip to the zoo. We are so sad she and her family will be moving back to Slovenia soon.

It's Splash Pad Time Again!!!

Here's some pictures from our playdate at the Desert Breeze splash pad with some friends from preschool. It wasn't quite warm enough to go in the water for a long time, but the kids had a lot of fun anyway.



Jacob & Ajda

Ajda trying to splash mama :)

Jacob in his makeshift swimsuit - Mama forgot his swimsuit, didn't think the splash pad would be on yet...oops.

Mikey, Jacob, & Ajda eating some lunch after a busy morning playing

Introducing Jacob's New Baby Sister!

Yes, it's true, Jacob is going to be a big brother in September! We just had our 18-week ultrasound last week and found out it's going to be a GIRL! We are all very excited and so far Jacob seems to like the idea of a little sister. Luckily he still has a few more months to let the idea completely sink in.

So far the pregnancy has been going well, and "seashell", as we've been initially calling her, is healthy and growing strong.

Here's some pictures from the ultrasound.



a little snapshot of her face...though partially hidden.

covering her face with her hands, and i think a foot too...she is shy i guess.