Thanksgiving 2009

Lucky Gma Kathy and Gumpy - Ben, Brianne and Mackenzie were able to fly last minute to Wisconsin to visit for Thanksgiving. Popsicles were a sure hit throughout their visit. Here the cousins begin their wonderful journey of getting to know one another better and better, since their last encounter at Ben and Brianne's wedding. Let the adventures begin!

Future Rock Star

You guess which one is going to be on American Idol one day! Or maybe both will? Daddy and Zoe rock!

We Are Family!

Much fun was had by all, during Beatles Guitar Hero jam sessions. Definitely, bonding time!

Girly Girls Love to Have Fun!

The Iz and the Zo share a happy moment. Such joy the cousins shared. There were games of hide and seek (nearly always finding one another in the same spot), jumping on the bed and just plain ole hangin' out. Two peas in a pod.

The Wonderful Chef Team

The meal was absolutely outstanding. I have never tasted gravy so delicious. The brined turkey was savory. Cranberry salad - ah, yummy and tart. The potatoes were smooth and flavorful. Most of all, the meal was made with LOVE.

Oh Yes!

The cousins enjoy some luscious cupcakes, licking the frosting off, natch!

Dinner is Served!

Here, Mama Judy Zeman looks on with love to her niece Mackenzie and daughters Zoe and Isabel as they enjoy their private table to eat.

Bathtime for Mackenzie

Ah, here's Mackenzie in the very same bathtub her daddy used to be in. Daddy is trying to convince her to do be a mermaid so that her hair could be washed.

CozyWarm

Daddy Ben and Mackenzie after Kenzie's bath. Brrrrrr.....Wisconsin is COLD!

Proud Papa

The Zemans enjoy a bit of computer time on Friday afternoon, while Mama is at work.

Izzy's Centerpiece

Izzy created this centerpiece at school to bring to Thanksgiving dinner.

Creative Iz

Isabel created some works of art for Mackenzie. Love and flair!

Time To Kick Back

Izzy and Zoe enjoy a Mickey Mouse Christmas DVD after their naps on Friday. Cozy Time!

Nap Time For Zoe

The cousins headed on over to Madtown Twisters on Friday after Thanksgiving to enjoy some trampoline and rope swinging and bouncing and climbing fun. The Zo Zo did NOT want to nap with Gma and Izzy afterwards, settling in for a snooze while watching Daddy play Guitar Hero.

Rock On!

Thursday and Friday, we kept busy with a Beatles Guitar Hero concert. The boys scored in the 95 to 98% for accuracy. SInger Mama was mostly in the mid-90's. It was great fun!

Our Annual Family Shot

Yearly, we try to pose for a picture to frame, showing Good Ole Mom (aka Silly Mama) with her wonderful three sons, Craig, Andy and Ben. Here's the 2009 shot. Fun!