Zip Zabba Day

This post is a lil' old (8/9), but better late than never....
When Luke went back to work in August I had the luxury of taking a few days off to spend with the kids. I wanted to do something fun and had a few ideas. But with Luke's help I came up with a special day that I hope will become a summer tradition with the kids and I.
When the boys woke up that Monday morning I asked them each to give me one crazy or funny word.
Tubbs picked "Zip" and Bubba picked "Zabba."
I announced "Today is our first official ZIP ZABBA Day!"
The both looked at me really strange....like they probably do all the time behind my back.
ZIP ZABBA Day contained six envelopes for the day. Each of us took turns opening an envelope--- and the next envelope couldn't be opened until each "event" was completed. (Luke gave me the idea to have the boys name the day AND envelope idea.... He's so crafty!)














Envelope #1 - "Breakfast at Panera"
We ate on the back patio and it was delicious.

I love this look---since its so typical for Tubbs. (Its officially captured--and I hope he has a child who gives him this look!) :)

Envelope #2 - "Go to the library OR go to Barnes and Nobles."
Of course the boys picked the bookstore.
They each picked out a book...... and managed to finagle their way over to Starbucks for a cookie.

Petunia even found a little friend from a book I used to read to the boys.

Envelope #3 - "Pack a lunch for a picnic"
(This one was not executed since neither of the boys were hungry for lunch.)

Envelope #4 - "Swim at Grams' Pool"
Luke's grandma lives in a gated community and it has a HUGE pool and country club. The kids loved that we were the only ones there...and they could go back and forth from the hot tub to the pool.

Thanks Grams for spending time with us and letting the kids enjoy the pool!

Envelope #5 - "Ice Cream of your Choice"

I suggested Dewars, but that idea was shot down. They decided they want Baskin Robbins. Petunia was ecstatic because she got her own cone. (Its ZIP ZABBA day---eat whatever you want Petunia!) :)

Envelope #6 - "Pick out a Movie of Your Choice from Blockbuster"

The boys tried to pick out a video game, but the rules of ZIP ZABBA indicate that you have to do what is stated on the paper! So, they each picked out a movie.

Bubba picked a Harry Potter flick and Tubbs picked out a Super Mario Brothers cartoon.

Their sister tried to help reorganize the shelves, but we did what we could to contain her.

Well--our first ZIP ZABBA day was exhausting....but a lot of fun.

I am looking forward to next year!