The Zelly Zone

Zelly welcomes guests to our home in festive style. Rumor has it she wanted a bigger hat, but had to settle for this one. Even with this skimpy head covering, she retains her spirit of adventure, her sense of fun and her desire to dance.

Cole, Ethan and Zelly
Three cousins take a moment to rest during a very busy visit. Most of the time they were a blur of activity, exploring every inch of the backyard. They hunted for bears, dinosaurs, worms and the end of their mothers’ patience.

This photo captures our family right after one of our frequent “hugs altogether.” This practice was instituted by Zelly as a way to bring the family closer, literally. Now she wants everybody to do “hugs altogether” — family, friends — anybody within reach.

Zelly strains to see over the last gate between her and freedom.
Beyond the gate lies the back yard, and dirt, and worms, and adventures uncounted!