Down on the Farm

In addition to celebrating many birthdays, we got a lot of time to hang out with the family in Ohio:

Checking out pictures with Grammy (Mr. Ego loves to look at pics of himself)

We were so excited to meet our newest niece/cousin, Ella! Ella and Maya are a frequent topic of conversation in our household.

Playing on the big-boy swing at Maya's. This is a new development; for now, though, he still prefers the little-kid swings.

Getting in some work at the farm 

Checking out a tractor with Grandpa

This was a favorite activity - riding the lawnmower. He looked slightly petrified while they were moving, but as soon as Grandpa stopped the mower Zain said, "More!"

Thanks for the pumpkin, Grandpa!

Relaxing to some Lawrence Welk after a busy day at the farm. He really liked it.

Grammy has some of the coolest toys.

He's... um.... creative.

Cuddly boy with Grammy. Z is a big sweetie and we love it.

Fun with cousins - Maya version

Fun with cousins - Mikayla version

Did I mention what a sweetie he is? Zain is a serious hug machine. Here with Mikayla, Uncle Terry, and Aunt Peggy

Since Z has crossed the 2-year-old threshold, he now gets his own seat on the airplane (and mommies have to pay for it - ergh...). He's already a seasoned traveler and knows his way around a pack of pretzels.

Also still good at this on the plane, thankfully