A Video Makes the Blog!!!

Ziga, Polona and Matevz hanging out on the coffee table.

Nope, it's not California beach--just the sand volleyball court at the Aquatic Center.

Little Miss is getting bright-eyed! Thanks for the cute outfit, Dina!!!

Ziga checking out his passport at the Ethnic Enrichment Festival. He had a blast getting stamps from all of the country booths featured there.

Getting passport stamped from the Ukraine booth.

Check out Ziga's fly dance moves in this video! Sorry, you'll have to turn your necks to watch.

We had a fun weekend with a visit from the cousins and the neighborhood block party on Saturday. On Sunday afternoon we went to the Ethnic Enrichment Festival at Swope Park.

Enjoying the Backyard

We have FOUR watermelons!

.....and today we picked our first tomato!

I would turn this around but it appears I accidentally deleted the file :(

We continue to enjoy the mild weather....lots more time outside, etc. Zala is smiley and cooing--lots of fun.

Pics From This Week

Like Father Like Son

Ziga, Heather, Emily, Jamie, and Kohen at Winstead's on Wednesday
after our trip to the Toy & Miniature Museum

I took the kids to the Arborteum on Thursday--great place! Ziga loved the butterflies and all of the colorful flowers. We'll be back for sure. (You're not really allowed to take pics there, tho.....)

Ziga helping me make granola bars. He loves to "help" (do it himself).

Sticker Reward System

Yeah......enough said. (It didn't bother her, I promise.)

A Visit From the Cousins

The kiddos love Teta Melissa!

Gregor & Polona

Zala smiles for Stara Ata

Watermelon update as of 8/3. Stay tuned!

"Ana!" --asking for more ice cream

Janko getting ready for a big swim

Little Miss Polonca with her bikini and pierced ears

Gregor and a smiling Ana

Stric Janni really got Matevz!

The cousins from Emporia came to visit on Sunday, and we had a great time! Stara Mama, Stara Ata, and Teta Melissa visited from Pittsburg, too. We were so glad everyone could come! Here are some pics...

A Hot One

Drowning the ant colony Janez discovered

Adding water to the fish pond

Helping Oce drain the pool

"Gotcha!"

That cold water felt great! (not that I got wet ;)

Yesterday (like everyone else) we were really feeling the heat---low motivation to do just about anything. Finally, after a day consisting of 4 hours of Noggin and one trip to Costco, Janez decided he would take Ziga outside to do the only thing you can do outside when it is this hot--get WET!

End of July

Ziga's Fave--watermelon. I can't wait for these to come up.

"Take that!" Zala learns some defense moves. Hey, you've got to toughen up with a two-year-old in the house ;)

I forgot how much I LOVE the first smiles!

The picture above this was 5 minutes before this one. Two-year-olds
must feel like they are on a constant emotional roller-coaster!



I can't believe it is August already. This summer is flying by, and it just seems like there is more and more to look forward to. My very multi-talented husband is great with the garden--Ziga loves to hang out with him while he inspects our tomato, pepper, and watermelon plants. Surely they would not be alive (or planted in the first place) if it wasn't for Janez. Ziga continues to adjust to life with his new baby sister. He is so patient with her and does extremely well with dealing with less attention. We are really blessed with our kiddos and our health.