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I went to the Phoenix Zoo with Zoe, Cheryl, Josh and Zach.... and THOUGHT I forgot my camera... which was sitting in my purse, in my car, the whole time.... arggg!

We had a great time.  And actually made it over the children's area with the petting zoo.  How have I missed that before?  Hopefully Cheryl will post some pictures on FB and then I'll see them too. :)

Great idea Cheryl... thanks!

Check Mate?

Hayden tried to teach Zoe how to play chess this morning.... yes, chess.

Here's something how it went...

H: Ok, this is a chess board.

Z: oh

H:  Do you want to be black or white?  Black or tan?

Z:  Black.  It's pretty.

H:  Ok.  This is the king and this is the queen.

Z:  Are they married?

H:  Um... sure.  And these are called pawns.  Can you say pawn?

Z:  Pawn.  Are they them kids?

H:  Sure... the pawns are the king's and queen's kids.  This is a horse....

Z:  Oh... a horsey.  So the kids can ride it?  I have a horsey.

H:  Whatever, Zoe... Do you want to play?

Z: ok

H:  This is called a bishop.

Jonathan:  Yeah, like some guy in church.

Z:  I go to church.

H:  Ok...Here's how you set them up...

Z: I want them here....no... here!

H:  They don't go there.... ugg... Zoe!  Jaime!  She's messing it up!

Jaime:  hahahaha.... really?  And I thought it was going so well.....

Merry Christmas!!

Seriously.... I don't know how some of you keep up with blogging.  I have had a Disneyland trip that could take up tons of space, yet no time or desire to blog about it.  Yet..... don't despair.... my "winter" break is here so I'll have time to catch up.

 In the mean time, here is our 2nd annual "going green" Christmas card. Merry Christmas!! I'm SOOO excited it's almost here!

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