Zach's first prayer

Last night while Liza was praying with Isabella and Zach before bed, Zach said his first prayer. He has been giving requests for a while now. "Pray Ashlee, pray baby NATE" but then he would let Liza or I pray. Last night when Liza was done, he said, "Dear Jesus. I pray Diesel. Amen."
Diesel would be one of his Thomas trains, of course.... too cute.

Zach's answer

Liza and the kids and I are on our way to Houston today. We are at a McDonalds in Brenham having a quick lunch. Zach just dumped his fries out on the table and said "dump it out!" Liza asked why he did that and he replied with no pause, "Why not?" We had a good laugh.

Visit from baby Nate

On Friday, our friend Ashley came over with Katie and "Baby Nate." The kids were very excited to see them and play with them.

Here is Zach and baby Nate.

He wasn't real happy with this photo op. He really wanted to eat, but Zach was happy.

Isabella joined in as well.

Ready for blast off? Zach had this bouncer bent almost back to the ground. He looked like he was practicing to be an astronaut.

Zach wants to pray for "Ashlee, AA, Katie and Baby Nate" every night. When he gets to baby Nate's name in the list, he says it in a very funny way. I got him on video today saying it today.

Here's the video of Zach saying "Baby Nate" in his funny voice.

Still Missing

Update: We've put up posters all around and checked the animal shelter, but still no Hoosier. We're still praying for a safe return. Zach forgets and calls him, then says, "Oh, Hoosier bye bye." Isabella is ok. She thinks he may have decided to move on. I hope not.

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Today while Liza and the kids were out from 10 to 2, Hoosier managed to dig out of the backyard and go for walkabout. He's got a tag on with our address and phone number, but no call so far. Isabella and I went out and drove all over the neighborhood, but didn't see him. Isabella and Zach are both praying for him to come home. Please join us in praying for a safe return for him. Thanks!

Snack Time

With the warmer weather, the kids have been having fun playing in the playhouse part of the playscape. Here they are a couple of days ago eating graham crackers (with pink frosting) and having a great time.

Phone pics

That would be pics from a phone, not of a phone. :-)

These came from Casey, who babysits for us on Monday. She took these on her phone and sent them to us.

Ring around the rosie

Here's a little video of Zach doing ring around the rosie.