Hanukkah and Christmas Pictures

Hi Folks!

These pictures are out of order, but at least they are posted. Have a very safe and happy new year!

Opening Pops and Grandma Lynne's presents!

This mat is cool!!!

Tissue paper is so much fun!

Cool Hoodie!

Cousin April came to babysit so
Mommy and Daddy could work on the house

Granny and Grandpa David got me some

great books!

Grandpa David and me!

YAY! Cousin Dawn finally made it onto the blog!

Cousins Maddie and Miah.

Daddy and Dawn

Mommy reading my new bug book!

Cousins Miah and M'Kinley

OOOH! I like Dr. Seuss!

Picture with Santa in Mommy's building

Kisses from Daddy!

The bug book tastes good!

What is this and how do I eat it?

Love to all!

Seven Month Milestones

Hi Folks!

Zachary is now ten months old, seven months old, corrected age (based off his due date, not his actual birth date). He will have his corrected age until he is two.

Here are some of the milestones for a seven month old baby (Zachary's progress is in blue).

*Bear weight on his legs when you hold him upright. - Yes, he can!
*Sit without support. - Yes, he can!
*Stand while holding onto someone or something. - Yes, he can! He loves standing up. He was leaning against the couch with his head yesterday. He's so cute!
*Pull himself up to a standing position from a seated one. - Nope, not yet.
*Walk by holding on to furniture. - Nope, not yet.
*He babbles. - Yes, he can, a lot!
*He plays peekaboo. - Yes, he can! On Christmas he loved playing peek-a-boo with the tissue paper (after putting it on his head.). Such a funny guy!
*He plays patty-cake. - Somewhat, although he hasn't quite grasped the open hand concept. Uncle Mike has been working with him on this every time he sees him.
*He waves. - Yes, he can, although he plays the piano with the same type of movement. It might not quite be a wave.
*He can say "mama" or "dada." - Yes, he can and does!

He can also roll around, find his feet, grasp objects, move toys from one hand to another, hold a toy in each hand and bring one up to his mouth, stick his tongue out, giggle, blow raspberries on Mommy and Daddy's shoulder, open his mouth when we bring the spoon towards his mouth when feeding him baby food, grab for his bottle, reach out to us when he wants to be held, reach out to others, respond to a couple of sign language cues like "up".

We are so proud of our little man! Pictures from Christmas and Hanukkah are coming.

Love to all!

More Pictures!

As promised, here are more pictures of
Zachary and Brinson!

Zachary, he's such a flirt!

"Hold my hand!"

Brinson's Daddy with Zachary

Zachary thinks Brinson's a cutie too!

Here's a picture of M'Lynn, a cousin on Daddy's side.
She was one of the flower girls at Mommy & Daddy's wedding.

Ooooh! I like this toy!

Remote controls taste good to me!

And now, for your viewing pleasure...a video!

Merry Christmas or Happy Hanukkah and love to all!

Zachary and Brinson

Yesterday we went to visit Brinson and her family.
Brinson is doing great!
Here are pictures of our two miracles playing,
then after the pictures, they both fell asleep!

Oooh! Nose!

Daddy and Brinson

The kids and the paparazzi (I mean the parents).

This is how they roll!


The kids are looking at each other!


We have many more pictures and videos to post.
In the meantime, if you want to see more, go to Brinson's Blog.

Love to all!

Prayers Needed for Kayleigh and her Family

Please say a little prayer for Kayleigh, a brave little girl that the world may never get to meet in person, although so many have been touched by her fighting spirit. Kayleigh's folks, Adam and Aimee, reached out to me when Kayleigh was first born. Kayleigh's mom and I have similar stories regarding our pregnancy and the early days of the NICU. There are so many good positive messages from Kayleigh's blog and Kayleigh has already made her mark in the world, even from the NICU in North Carolina. Unfortunately, Kayleigh is not expected to live much longer and her family is in agony and trying to cram a lifetime of moments into the precious few they have left with her.

I am saying prayers for Kayleigh and her parents and ask you to do the same.

Love to all.

Sitting Tall

Hi Folks!

Here are a couple of pictures of Zachary sitting up on his own (unsupported)! He's such a big strong boy, who is musically inclined, we might add.

Enjoy!







Love to all!

As Promised: Turkey Time Pictures

Sorry for the delay folks...but here are the pictures from Thanksgiving, both here in Texas and in Cali! We hope you enjoy 'em and have a fabulous weekend!

CALI PICTURES

Playing with Auntie Devin

Grandma Lynne loves when I come to visit.

Pantless and oh so cute!


Great-Grandpa usually is taking the pictures
so Mommy is lucky to have captured one
with him in the pictures!


Great-Grandpa Nate takes the best pictures!


Uncle Paul...why are you laying on me?
TEXAS PICTURES

Here I am with Cousin Autumn



Cousins Jen and Eric (and Sadie in Cousin Jen's belly)
and Cousin Troy


Girls rock!
Mommy with Cousins Autumn and Johnna and
Johnna's daughter, Cousin Tatum...
also Cousin Carter is in Johnna's belly in the picture,
but not anymore - he made his arrival last week!
(Mommy's Note: Zachary loves kids...especially little girls!)


Mommy and me!
Love to all!

News flash! Snow flurries in Houston!

It doesn't snow often in Houston, but it sure is nice when it does!

Love to all!

Our Trip to Cali - Part Two!

Hi Folks!

One of the things we did while in Cali was spend time with Kim's brothers, their wives, Cousin Aveline and lots of aunts, uncles and cousins. On the Saturday that we were there, Zachary got to meet his Great, Great Aunt Evelyn, Aunt Sharon, Uncle Arnie, Cousins Nancy and her son Ben. Nancy and Kim had a great time admiring each other's sons. Aunt Sharon and Uncle Arnie were so excited to meet Zachary in person, although they felt like they already knew him from reading this blog (which made Mommy and Daddy feel good).

Here are the pictures from when we all got together!

The Cousin Huddle!
Nancy, Mommy, Zachary and Ben

Uncle Paul, Uncle Jeff, Aveline, Mommy, Zachary
Ben, Aunt Evelyn and Nancy.

Aunt Sharon, Ben and Zachary

Cuddles for Aunt Sharon!

There's still more pictures to post...stay tuned! Love to all!