Saturday, June 6, 2009

Half Birthday!


Zachary is six-months-old today. We went for a professional photo shoot this afternoon (as opposed to our usual Target portraits). He had the best time giggling and laughing at the photographer. We even got some naked baby butt shots (and Zachary left behind a little wet spot on the blanket). Hopefully, we will have them to share next week.

At the beginning of this week, he went into the pediatrician for his shots and six-month appointment- measuring 28 inches and weighing in at 19 pounds, 2 ounces.

His tooth finally cracked through the surface and he has been having some rough nights as a result. We are hoping these will soon resolve and our wonderful baby who sleeps through the night soundly will return. We are still struggling with naps. I can't get him to sleep except in the car or on me.

Although he has rolled a handful of times from belly to back, Zachary isn't much interested in repeating. He sits on his own wonderfully though and will generally sit upwards of fifteen minutes without tipping over. He also can "creep" himself forward when he is on his back- he looks like a little inchworm.

What a joy he is when he giggles with delight. How blessed I am.

This picture is from about 10 days ago.

Sunday, May 31, 2009

Tips wanted

It is looking very likely that I will be going to CA with Zachary by myself earlier than planned because of an imminent death in the family. The original plan was for all three of us to go, stay four nights, and come home together. Now, I will be traveling by myself with baby and staying at least ten days, maybe more depending on how scheduling works out. My parents already have a pack and play for him and some other items and I know there is nothing I can't buy once I get there, if need be. But I am an anxious flyer and a terrible overpacker, so I need all the travel advice I can get.

Monday, May 11, 2009

Pictures as requested










Time has been a bit crunched of late, so gettign pictures uploaded was a bit delayed.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Five months old

My beautiful boy is five months old. And 28 inches long! And just over 18 pounds. The time has simply flown by and I look at my little miracle and no longer see a baby but an emerging little boy.

Ay yi yi

For Cinco de Mayo, we celebrated by introducing avocado. Baby guac received a neutral response.

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Monday, April 20, 2009

Because I Always Want To Remember

(Taking a page out of Jen's book)

We have been practicing "nose kisses" where Zachary will stand (with some help with balance) on my lap and we will rub noses. Yesterday, as he was standing there, he reached his hand out to feel my face and then leaned his nose into mine. Heart melting.