The Mailbox and Nail Polish Edition

The Technology Section
It seems Zoe is following in the tradition of her sisters. D and E love cell phones. When they are at our house, they each have to have one with them at all times. Granted these are old phones that N and I had that don't work. I'll never forget the time D was playing Play-Doh with E. She picked up the cell phone, had a conversation with a friend, faked a cough as the reason she couldn't go to that girl's house and then told me she couldn't believe that girl called her when she was playing at our house. It was one of the funniest moments. She acted as though it was a real conversation. I, of course, played along!

Zoe likes cell phones, but she knows the difference between the fake play ones and the real thing. She isn't too keen on the idea of playing with a cell phone that doesn't have power. She now has her own cell phone. She talks on it all the time and even walks around with it like it's a real cordless.

The Mobile Section
To follow up on the crawling that Zoe has been doing, I thought I would take some pictures. She does this half normal crawl and half one-leg-out-to-the-side-scoot crawl. As the proud parent I am, I think it's the cutest thing in the world.

Gardening Tips 102: by Zoe
Now that the flowers are planted, you must also plant other pots so your deck doesn't look too bare. First you get a smaller pot and fill it with dirt. Then dump. Then you shovel a bit and put some flowers into the new dirt. You should do this every week throughout the summer.

The Kitchen Furnishing Section
While N and I were in Puyallup, we bought Zoe a dish set. She loves dishes, so we thought this would be perfect for her. It's also good for bonding time with your sisters. The girls played for hours, making smoothies, pizza, breakfast and then eating their creations. There are 70 pieces in the set, so there were 70 pieces around the living room. The girls had so much fun.

The Little Wahini Section
Zoe received a grass skirt (among other gifts) from her Great Grandma (who we call G.G.). D and E also received a package from G.G. direct from Hawaii. They got some swim suits. They were both so excited that they were one-piece. Now the water at the lake won't be so cold on their tummies. They also received some very adorable board shorts and tops. The girls looked fabulous in their outfits. Thank you G.G. - as always, you find the perfect gifts!

The 10,000 Steps Section
Once we had some dinner and opened presents on Saturday, we decided to go for a walk. The girls love being outside, especially when it involves the whole family. Zoe gets a ride in her stroller and the cover has to come down when we're facing the sun. The stroller still allows for her to see with a shade, but she doesn't like it. She gets a bit bossy, pointing things out and wanting to go certain places. All you see is her feet and hands!

There is an important tip to remember when out for a walk. Always watch where you're going. I would recommend watching at least 10-20 feet in front of you. As we were walking, there was a girl playing soccer across the street that both D and E enjoyed watching as they walked. What D didn't see was the mailbox 10-20 feet ahead. It was like those slo-mo scenes where I couldn't get the words out fast enough to warn her. Sadly, the first thought through my head was "get the camera ready for that shot." Unfortunately I missed the shot and becoming Mother of the Year. She ran right into that black mailbox and chipped a piece of the white bucket too. In the aftermath, she got a small mark on her cheek and a good scrape on her neck. Poor kid!

It even got worse. Later in the walk, she ran right into E and took a dive onto the sidewalk. That girl is going to have more scars on her legs than I have ever seen.

The Beauty Section
After we returned from our walk, it was time for some girl time. Each of the three girls got a pedicure. Zoe sat totally still and loved having me blow on her toes. D and Elined up on the couch, totally ready to get girly. The little, painted toes were adorable.

The Tweezer Section
Sunday the girls played in a new wiggly sprinkler that we bought them while Zoe took a nap. The new swimsuits fit perfectly and they LOVED them. Thanks again G.G.! Once the girls got inside and we had some dinner, D's foot was bothering her. Upon further inspection, she had a splinter on the bottom of her foot. It was time for daddy to get the tweezers. D was less than thrilled about this. E and I had to hold her hands. Like a good Mother of the Year, I kept taking pictures. Dr. Daddy began his procedure with the victim, er patient lying on the floor, foot on his knee with good light. He got real close to the foot, despite the smell to find said splinter. It was a big one and fairly deep. Poor kid. She didn't know to laugh from the tickling or to cry from the digging. It paid off. All splinters were removed.

The Red Juice of Goodness Section
When Zoe and I went to the store to get some groceries, I found mini Popscicles. They are the perfect size for Zoe. I thought she could try her first taste of summer! She absolutely LOVES them. Turned her little hands bright red.

All-in-all, it was a great weekend with the Cusettes. They sure keep us busy! I tried to get a good picture of the girls, but Zoe wasn't having any of it.