Where did Spring go?

Well, friends, it is another HOT summer in Tennessee! We've had 2 full weeks now of temperatures well above 90 (and sometimes in the 100s)...and of course during this time our air condition unit decided to go out (on a Friday night of all times...during Father's Day weekend!!). Needless to say we had to move out for a few days because we would have all been sick from the heat and humidity in the house! Luckily we had a home warranty on our house and we didn't have to pay much to fix it. Never again will I take cool air for granted!

The last month or so has been so busy with fun things going on. Dad and I took a trip to Oklahoma City to see the 2010 Girls' Softball World Series. We had so much fun exploring OK City in our little Ford Focus (with which we jumped a big curb and thought we may have torn it up...Dad is a wild driver!). By the end of the trip though we were about to throw the little British lady inside the Garmin GPS out the window...she kept getting mixed up and telling us the wrong directions! By the way, UCLA won the National Championship again if anyone was interested.

The top picture is of me in front of the ASA Stadium, bottom - Dad watching the games

The next weekend after our trip we had the Bi-Annual Zachar reunion in Chattanooga. Had a great turn out (around 25 of us) and had an awesome time visiting and even meeting a few members of the family we had never met before. We miss everyone already...sounds like in 2012 we will be heading out to Arizona for the Haas family to host! Can't wait.

The girls had their 18 month birthday in June! Audrey now weighs in a whopping 21lbs 10oz and Natalie is weighing in at 23lbs 6 oz! Both of them are doing so well and are such happy little babies! They are saying quite a bit these days (though it doesn't always come out clear). They can say "thank you" and "all done" but sometimes get the two mixed up. It is funny when you hand Audrey something and she will look at you and see "all done" like she is so sure of what she is saying. Natalie can say "hello" and "bye-bye" really well and also "doggie".

Some of their favorites:

• Favorite Cartoon: Curious George (for both) - they squeal and laugh when they see it come on or even when they see the commercial that comes on before it always!


• Favorite Song : Poker Face (Lady Gaga) for Natalie - she will dance and kick her feet when this one comes on.


• Favorite Song: I Can't Wait (Nu Shooz, 80's band) - she will bob her head to the beat on this one every time!


• Favorite Book: The Berenstain Bears: The Blame Game (for now!)


• Favorite Food: Hot Dogs and Animal Crackers...no doubt about it. I like healthy foods for my girls...LOL!

Hope everyone has a wonderful summer! Keep Spencer in your prayers that he will find a good job soon (and everyone else who has been without a job for a while!).