Day 2: The San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park

1st Day

Today we headed west to Cali. Bumpy ride over but we made it.  The little guy did awesome on the flight. 

First stop, San Diego. It's been years since mommy's been here, but it hasn't lost its beauty.  We started in Old Town for lunch and then headed across the big bridge to Cornado.  Had to see the famous Hotel Cornado. This place has so much history and beauty. It was good to see the old girl. 

Next stop the Gas Lamp District for dinner. Just hoping we don't konk out first. At least one of us has plenty of energy

Week in Rewind: June 24

This week started with a trip to National Park. Cute park right on the Delaware River and close to home. It actually has historic significance with the Revolutionary War. A fort was built there to defend Philadelphia. And defend they did with a big battle against the Brits.

The little guy enjoyed his first week off of school with his new babysitter.  And she has been amazing. Role playing, swimming, eating...they've done it all.  And someone is super happy with her. She re-taught him Take Me Out to the Ballgame...and we've heard it multiple times.

I also forgot to post pictures of our trip awoke back to Tyler Arboritium. That was fun until the boy stepped in poison ivy. It then became a mad dash to the bathroom to wash.  I don't know how he did it, but he managed not to get it.

And this coming up week, we celebrate the little guys birthday. Hard to imagine, he will be 6 years old. Wow, where has the time gone.

Week in Rewind

Whew, what a quick week.

On Monday, we celebrated the little guy's birthday (early) at school. Darth Vadar cupcakes, yes please. Having the whole class sing to him, yes please.  Dark black tongues from the icing, yes please. The little guy enjoyed every minute of it. But mommy was super proud when the teacher described him as loving and kind hearted...has she met Zacharina!

This week we also celebrated his last day as a kindergartner.  Simply wow. What a year it has been.

1. Riding the bus-the wheels on the bus go round and round.
2. Meeting new friends-boy, these friend circles constantly evolve.
3.  Learning to read--no more fooling him with misinformation.
4.  Adding and Subtracting--something tells me he has high finance in his future.
5.  Doing homework--not always a fav
6.  Playing baseball and karate, swimming on the side--he's one super busy boy.
7.  Working past self identity-wait, I'm not the center of the universe.
8.  Perfecting his art work--the boy is an artist.
9. Singing in his holiday party--and he dances too
10. Working toward 1st grade--simply amazing

What Zachary loved about school (his words)

1.  Have extra recess
2.  Liked having homework to work on, especially math
3.  Enjoyed learning new things
4.  Loved his teacher
5.  Glad he had specials-music, art
6.  Loves that has lots of friends
7.  Liked counting to 100
8.  Liked centers
9.  Riding the bus
10. Loved learning new words

There you have it folks. The boy made it through kindergarten and is now roaring ahead to first grade!

Week in Rewind: June 10

Last official week of school. Hard to imagine the little guy will soon be a first grader. It's been an awesome first year and we couldn't be more proud. 

Ladies our little charmer is starting to read. So no more pulling the wool over his eyes...as in when Peppa Pig is on tv and mommy says no it isn't on...but mommy, didn't that just say Peppa Pig.  darn, you school with your early reading at kindergarten!  

This week also marked our first venture into the pool. Now, mommy typically likes it in the high 70s...so when you jump in at 70 it's quiet the thrill. The cold water doesnt seem to bother the little guy. And as you can see, he's still working on nailing the dive. Until then, there have been many (and I mean many) loud belly flops. But like a trooper, he gets right out and tries again. 

June 5th: Week in Rewind

So, I'm a little late with our update. But better late than never. 

The week started with the little guy testing for his next karate belt. All weekend, we worked on remembering the meaning of the belt colors. But for some reason, he struggled with the orange belt, his current belt. And what color did she ask for the meaning....orange.  At first he had that look of bewilderment, but then he confidently said, development of the root system. With that, mommy exhaled...he nailed it. 

On Saturday, mommy rowed with her girls. We had fun...but it was a long day. We just missed getting in the trophy race by .04 seconds....or 4inches.  Not bad. Our 3rd race came down to the wire too.  Next year, we'll be ready

On Sunday, we went to the Phillies game. Another hot but fun day. The little guy is beginning to love baseball.  The boy was blown away by the fact that baseball players are paid to play baseball. And when daddy said they get paid lots of money to play...you could see the wheels a turning. Imagine the Legos one could buy. Thanks to mom and mom and pop pop for coming out with us. He's a lucky little boy.