The Morris Family

I love MUD Day!

Saturday, May 15, 2010

On May 13, 2010, Zach's school held their annual Mud Day. Wow! They turned their playground into a mud pit. There was pools with muddy water, water stations, slip and slides with mud. It was awesome. The kids had so much fun slinging mud, making mud pies and playing with shaving cream too. I appreciate Grace Episcopal Preschool and all the fun things they do for the kids. Zach took about 15 minutes before he decided to dive in, but then he got really dirty!

Cakes for the T-Ball Team

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Here is the treats that Nikki and I made for the boys. It is a browning frosted with green icing, with a baseball cake on top with their numbers. I think we are close to picking a name for our little bakery and so we should be getting a website soon.

Cubs T-ball season comes to a close.

We started off the season worried about coaching and actually teaching the kids how to play ball, but everything turned out great. I have enjoyed helping Coach Mo with practices and cheering our team on. We were very fortunate to have a great group of kids and very supportive parents. A big appreciation for all the dads who helped in the dugout getting the boys ready for each inning and to the moms for helping keep the little guys fed. Here are a few shots of Zachary that I think shows the ball player in him.

Fun Day at Zach's Preschool

On April 29, Zach's preschool has their annual Fun Day at San Gabriel Park. The kids had a large playscape to enjoy as well as a bounce house and train. Zach had a lot of fun playing with his class. They went on a nature walk and as you can see from the picture, he is pretty smart on where to line up. He is holding Ella's hand and if you ask him, she is his favorite girl. Tabor is his best bud and we have learned that he lives two streets from us. Zach is very excited now that they can get together and play more often.

A big Thank You goes out to Grace Episcopal Preschool! This year has been an amazing year for Zachary. He learned so much this year, thanks to Ms. Heather. He can read and write all of his numbers and letters. He can write his name and is beginning to sight read words. He learned a lot through science experiments, growing plants, and even a butterfly habitat. It is such a blessing to have wonderful teachers and school environment that really fosters growth in our kids. Thanks Grace Episcopal!

Red Poppy Festival 2010

Friday, May 7, 2010

Every year our community put on the Annual Red Poppy Festival. Our family has enjoyed this event and look forward to it every year. The parade is fun and seems to get a little bit longer each time. I as a mother enjoy the process of getting my family ready to enjoy the day in the sun. We pack up and go find our front and center spots along main street as we answer questions from our little boys over and over "When is the parade going to start?". Once it starts they are mezmorized by the floats, dogs, horses, bands and clowns dance and march in front of us. Scrambling for candy makes it worth it too. This year was extra fun as we got to dress our little Poppy up and let her enjoy socializing too. My neighbor Elizabeth, who takes a lot of our family photos joined us for this day. Baby Bell is expected this September.

Bubbles

We have been enjoying the lovely spring weather. Since it has been cool, we have been spending a lot if time outside enjoying the playscape. While the boys play, I usually pull weeds in the yard, water flowers and the necessary pooper scoop duty. A family favorite outside is blowing bubbles. The boys scramble to chase the bubbles that get swept away by the breeze, but we never expected they would have to compete with Miss Poppy. Our miniature dachshund scrambles and chases the bubbles and has proven that little tiny puppies can jump high.

Elyzabeth goes to the Priest/Laurel Prom 2010

Monday, April 12, 2010

Our baby is growing up! Elyzabeth is now 16 and experiencing so many wonderful coming of age events. Our church held the Priest/Laurel Prom and Elyzabeth invited her good friend Matt to accompany her. There were very excited and had a wonderful time. They talked non-stop all the way home telling how beautifully decorated the stake center was and that the food was great. We are very grateful to everyone involved in hosting this event and making it so beautiful and memorable event.

Another Cake Creation

Friday, April 9, 2010

Here is the latest and greatest of our cake creations. Nicki and I did this cake for a birthday of a dear friend of mine. We are still trying to come up with a business name so we can start hiring ourselves out. Enjoy!

Happy Easter

Sunday, April 4, 2010

It was an early start this morning as Zach was up at 6:45 and ran into our room with his Easter Basket the Easter Bunny left him! He was yelling at the top of his lungs he was so excited! As you can imagine, that woke up Wyatt, and then Elyzabeth was up and the egg hunt was on! Wyatt found about 10 eggs with Elyzabeth's help and Zachary found 25! His favorite was the the one the Easter Bunny left on top of his foosball table, like it was a ball.

Zach and Wyatt then sat down for breakfast (amazingly it wasn't ALL candy) and they got to watch Max and Ruby's Easter special on nickelodeon.

Cubs vs. Yankees

Monday, March 29, 2010

Tonight's game was a little chaotic against the Yankees. Our boys were eager to get the ball and had to take turns playing 2nd base, short stop and third base. Every game is fun to watch and they are improving by leaps and bounds. The dads have been tremendously helping out in the field and in the dugout for what I have dubbed the clothing accessory changes. Wyatt was having a good time flashing the players. We are thinking about painting a "C" on his chest.