Zeneski Amigos: Our First Volunteer Event!

Amigos representin' Penn State - Future Linebackers!

The boys have had their first volunteering experience! I'm so excited! I really hope they grow up wanting to help people and to be civic-minded in general. (I know - I have too much time on my hands if I'm thinking of these things when they're only 7 months old!) BUT we had a golden opportunity. Our church, Christ's Church of the Valley, is partnering with a bunch of local churches and businesses on a food drive to try and collect 5 million pounds of food for the hungry in Phoenix.

OK, this is too funny! I was letting Eli sit on my lap while I blogged, and he starts hitting buttons on the keyboard. I think (as I have before) "No big deal, I'll just erase whatever he types then go on." Well, the first thing he accomplishes is posting the blog! Luckily I was able to pull it down right away, because there were no pictures yet, and I know we all want pictures. So the next thing he does is paste the whole text of the little paper I typed up to give to people about the food drive! Don't ask he how his chubby fingers miraculously made these things happen. He should be sleeping now anyway!

So, back to our volunteering... We went door-to-door in the neighborhood with a little paper describing what we're doing, etc. Believe me when I tell you, people are more receptive to you knocking at their door when you have three adorable munchkins with you! So even though they didn't do the pitch, they definitely closed the deal! We have our first donation already. We're going to go out again today and tomorrow to finish up the neighborhood, and take whatever we collect to church this weekend. I'll let you know how it turns out! Also, if you live in the area and want to participate, let me know - I can either come pick up or you can stop by and see me and the boys - I know, everyone really wants to see the boys! :)

Other than that, we've been up to some super secret stuff for Father's Day, which I won't post now in case any "inquiring minds" are reading the blog. Also we started going to the infant reading program at the library. It's so much fun! Luckily my neighbors come along to help, because it's very interactive. I think the kids will really love it when they get a little older. For now, it's something fun to do to get out of the house AND stay cool at the same time.

Here are some new pictures - enjoy!