Children's Museum

Well, my updates are getting harder to find time for now that Zach is on the move.  He keeps us going!  We recently took Zach to the Children's Museum.  I wasn't sure how much he would be able to enjoy but actually there were several activities for children his age.  He had a blast!

Banging on things and making noise is one of Zach's favorite pastimes.  It was much more enjoyable here then when he bangs on things at home.

Here are Zach's first impressions of animals.  He does a pretty good elephant but the dog was just too exciting for him to focus.

I've never seen so many children laugh, jump, squeal and be generally excited over water but there was a whole room or water tables and activities that had little children going nuts.  Zach more than enjoyed his fair share of splashing.

 
And we couldn't leave without giving the inflatable tubes a try.

This is just a shot I threw in for fun.  Zach was just being silly at breakfast.

Leap Day

In honor of the extra day we get this year I thought I would post some extra pictures from this month.  I've been behind on updating the blog so this is a small attempt to make up for lost time.  I hope some of these make you chuckle.

Zach loves bath time and well, I love acting silly with him.  Typically we both end up pretty wet.   He was getting a bit shaggy so we took advantage and had some fun styling.   No worries.....he got a hair cut recently looks like quite the handsome little guy.   I'll try to post pictures of his latest haircut once I download the photos from my phone.

Anyone recognize that rocking chair? Yep it is 30+ years old and used to be mine.  Zach loves it!

We took a family trip to the auto show when it was in town.  We didn't come home with any new cars (or minivans) but Zach got the behind the wheel or a shiny red car.  I think he really liked the colors of the cars.  He would stick his hand out from the stroller and touch all the brighter colored cars.

And the wagon is still a big hit.  Whenever he sees the wagon sitting in the garage (which is everyday as we put him in the car) he starts to get upset that he can't go for a ride.  Fortunately we have had a little warmer weather recently so a ride/walk to the park was in order.   I'm not sure if he has more fun riding or pushing now.

Happy Leap Day!!

Growing.....growing.....growing

We took Zach in for his 15 month check-up and he is doing great!  He is a full on toddler.  He is 34" tall and weighs 27 lbs.  We don't have a little round butterball anymore.  Zach is a strong little boy that is keeping us on our toes.  He is constantly walking from room to room and getting into everything.  Rich and I definitely laugh on a daily basis.

Oh, and clearly this little boy has seen his Nana in action.  He is serious about his cleaning!

February in Fast Forward

I can't believe it is almost 3 weeks into February and this is my first post.  Sorry!  I guess time flies when you are having fun or at least when you are busy.  Rich spent a week in Dallas for work so mom came up to keep Zach and I out of trouble.  Now I'm off to Dallas for a few days of work and the boys are going to be left to their own devices.  Eek!  Anyway, here are a few pictures to catch you up on Zach.

Here is a pretty typical evening in our kitchen these days.  

A quick snap shot of my two Valentines.

And Zach gave Grandma and Grandpa's piano a whirl when we visited today.  Look how fast his left hand is moving!! 

Below is a fun video we took of Zach playing on a trampoline on Super Bowl Sunday.  He loved jumping!! 

A Career in Beer?

I don't know if it is the fact that both Rich and I enjoy a good beer or the fact that I have an uncle and cousin in the beer industry but I think Zach might have a future in beer.  He is already practicing the beer packaging/distribution process. 

Snow Day!

These photos deserve a blog post all there own.  Last Friday we had a snow day and kept Zach home from daycare.  Rich and I both worked from home that day and actually managed to be fairly productive however the best part was spending a half hour that afternoon out in the snow with Zach.  Santa was kind enough to leave Zach a sled under out tree so we got to put it to use.  Zach really loved it.  He didn't like the cold snow in his face but we tried to keep that to a minimum (Rich and I both tipped him over....oops).

If you can ignore my brief commentary you can hear Zach giggling.

Hello 2012!

Wow!  It has been far too long since I updated the blog.  Although Zach was a hand full on the flight we made it home from NC on Jan. 2nd and have been going non-stop ever since.  Time is moving far too quickly already and Zach is keeping us on our toes now that he is slowly but surely getting brave enough to walk on his own.  He also has developed the mentality that if he wants something then he should whine for it.  Ugh.  Not my favorite thing he does but he makes up for it in so many other ways.  He has become even more affectionate and practices kisses and hugs daily.  I hear that won't last forever so I'm trying to soak it all up.

Anyway.....here are some photos to catch you up on the past few weeks. 

We visited our friends in Greenville, SC over New Year's.  I LOVE Greenville!  We went to Falls Park with the kids which is right downtown.

Here is the tail end of our travels.  This is now how Zach likes to be transported when he sees luggage.

Grandpa Jim came over to watch Zach for us one night so there was a walking session in the kitchen when I walked in.

And here is Zach just being a ham.

We miss all our family and hope you are all well!!