Saturday, March 12, 2011

February 2011: 6 months old

February 2011: 6 months old
Zachary loves to eat! He tried his first green, zucchini, and liked it. He's also tried applesauce, mango, avocado, and oatmeal cereal. He started sucking on his feet, which is so cute to watch! Zachary is getting stronger and moving more every day. He's getting up on his hands and knees with his stomach off the ground, and getting onto his hands and toes. He finally said "Dada!" We're still working on "Mama..." We went on our first family trip to a restaurant, and Zachary went to the beach for the first time. Time is flying by!





Our cutie loves getting his picture taken!

He makes noises with his hands, feet, toys, anything he can get ahold of! When he gets excited with the noises, he sometimes hits himself too hard in the mouth with the toy, but it doesn't stop him.


Zachary likes drinking water from his big boy cup.




Zachary is on the move! He's been doing the army crawl and getting onto his hands and knees. He's also started doing push ups; on his hands and toes!







He loves looking at people and things upside down.



Zachary found his feet and loves to eat them. When his big belly gets in the way, he's figured out that pulling his pants brings his feet closer to his mouth!









Sophia's 3rd birthday party.

Zachary and the birthday girl. He became one of the attractions at the party after this picture... some of Sophia's friends wanted a turn sitting with Zachary too!

What a cutie!



Sophia trying out her new bike.


Mommy hasn't played dress-up with Zachary in a while...
Tuxedo on and ready for the party.



Off to work.

Take me out to the ballgame.



Zachary's first trip to the beach. It was windy and cold, but I promised him next time would be warmer. We went to support my co-workers participating in the Passion Plunge.






Zachary loves his new handmade bib from Mommy!
It's a good thing, since he has 5 identical ones!

Saturday, March 5, 2011

5 months old: January 2011

5 months old: January 2011
This was a big month for both Zachary and Mommy.
Zachary saw lots of snow this month... we had one huge snow storm every week! On December 30, exactly 5 months old, we let him cry himself back to sleep... it was the longest 17 minutes of our lives (so far!). He tried lots of new foods this month: carrots, pears, peaches, bananas, rice cereal, & butternut squash. He liked all except the peaches! He slowly switched to formula this month, and is doing great with it. It's been bitter sweet. No more pumping!!! Mommy has also been able to enjoy all of the foods I had to avoid while nursing that he's allergic to. After putting Zachary to bed, Mommy went to the neighbor's house; my first time away! Last, but not least, I enjoyed my first glass of wine in 13 months.
The last weekend of January, we enjoyed a visit from cousin Jimmy, Aunt Melissa, Grandma, and Great-Granny. They all flew in from Chicago & Missouri and stayed with us for the weekend. Zachary and Jimmy had a great time playing together!







A fun playdate with Amara.
Zachary scared Amara when trying to take her socks off. She didn't know what to do!





Cousin Hannah's 1st Birthday Party.
Zachary had such a great time, he was exhausted and fell asleep before Hannah even opened her birthday presents!







A visit from Amanda & John.



Zachary now likes to "help" feed himself. He likes to grab the spoon, feel the food in his mouth, and rub his hands all over his face and head... He gets mini baths after every meal now!





A visit from cousin Jimmy, Aunt Melissa, Grandma, and Great-Granny. We had a great weekend together. Zachary and Jimmy played on the floor together, rode around in the wagon together, and Jimmy started saying "Zack."







Jimmy teaching Zachary how to play the drum.




Cuddle time with Great-Granny; singing and rocking together.


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