Happy Birthday Jakey!

I can't believe Jacob is two years old. Where has the time gone? My family went to Organ Stop Pizza in Mesa for Jake's birthday. We pretty much had a private showing, because there was almost no one there. Hope that was just a fluke and the bad economy isn't taking a toll on one of our favorite places!

Oklahoma is O-K!

Zane and I got to get away for a few days without the kiddos. So, Oklahoma would not be the first choice of vacation destinations...but it was fun nonetheless!

We found out who our true friends are with who was willing (and unwilling) to help us out! Thanks so much for babysitting Mom, Dad and Sherrie!

Zach and Denise's Birthday Celebration!

Zachary has been talking about his birthday all year. He was set on going to PP Pizza (aka Peter Piper Pizza). He had a blast and enjoyed every minute of it. He was thrilled with all of the cool transformer toys...although his parents would like to remind all family members that there is a guide on them that indicates the difficulty level in converting them from robot to vehicle. Please do not disregard the recommendations of toy companies. That is not in the best interest of parents sanity! :) Those transformers may find their way to your houses when you are least expecting it!

And thanks for the awesome necklace everyone. And for the furniture, Zane. Love it!

Olivia's Back To School!

Olivia is back to school, and is in fourth grade this year! I can't believe how fast she is growing up. After she went and sat down at her desk on the first day, I snapped a picture of her doing her work. When my camera flashed, THE WHOLE CLASS turned and looked out the window at me. Sorry I embarrassed you on your first day Olivia...but it was for the sake of the blog!

Seaside, The Seaside....

We had a very restful and rejuvenating trip to San Diego! After picking up Olivia from Camp in San Diego we stayed on the beach for a few days enjoying the ocean.

Some highlights of our trip included:

1. Picking Olivia up from camp. Missed her so much!

2. Zachary's constant singing " Seaside, the Seaside. Never, Never, Never". It is a song from Noggin that Zachary doesn't know all of the words to, so he just made a few words up. A very few. Three to be exact. He sang it over and over!

3. Zane and I got to go to dinner with Ed, Kelly and Sherrie WITHOUT ANY KIDDOS! A real treat for Zane and I! Thanks Joey and C.J. for babysitting!

4. We got rear ended on our way to dinner with Sherrie, Ed and Kelly. That was my first "official" car accident that I have been in.

5. Sherrie put out "the vibe" for the firefighters that came to our rescue after our fender bender.

6. Finding $40 at Seaport Village. I set my backpack down and when I looked down there was 2 $20 bills. I found out later it was the money I paid Joey and C.J. for babysitting :) They snuck it back into my backpack!

7. No one got too grouchy this trip. Some thing to document for sure as it doesn't happen too often on Drescher family trips!

8. Smores on the beach with Jordan and Lexi. I can't believe how grown up my nieces are. I got the 4-1-1 on Jordan's love life...and Lexi zoomed in on every picture in my camera so we could see EVERYTHING...right down to the zits on my nose! HYSTERICAL. Good times, good times!

9. Anthony's, the silver man, and Cold Stone for my birthday! Yum!

10. Running into Scott and Angela, and Damon and Kelly at the beach! So fun!

11. Sherries striped legs due to interesting sunblock application. I will never think of Windex and Preparation H the same again!

Two Down...One To Go!

After 4 private swim lessons, and lots of hard work practicing the "big scoops"... I am officially declaring that Zachary knows how to swim. Yay!

Sea World Camp!

Olivia has mixed reviews on Sea World Camp. She says she had a great time...she keeps saying she wants to go back next year. She loved going to the beach, learning to boogie board, meeting the animals trainers and spending time with the animals. She loved going on the rides, being with her best friend Maddison, and her counselors. She loved kayaking on Mission Bay, dining with Shamu, meeting Jared from Subway, the Bay of Play, and Journey to Atlantis!


On the down side...Olivia was a wee bit homesick. That coupled with some nine year old "girl drama" at camp made Olivia especially happy to see her Mommy on the last day. I can't believe how mature Olivia handled a few tough situations at camp. She absolutly AMAZES me! Why does growing up have to be so dang hard????????????


We REALLY missed Olivia while she was gone! She leaves to choir camp in a few days. Hope it is a "drama" free trip! Keep your fingers crossed! ;)