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Back when Zackary was 6 months (March 2009) old we started signing with him. We practiced more, milk, all done, bath, change diapers, book, food, car, juice, and gentle. He has been signing milk for probably 4 months but two nights ago while we were reading our books before bed he signed more. We were so excited. It was surreal seeing his two hands come together and us knowing that he understood what it meant. At his recent 15 month doctor appointment she was concerned that he wasn't saying words yet. But he's starting to sign and that is a word...and it's exciting.
Wonder which word he'll sign next.

Christmas Tree Moments

Zackary is slowly warming up to our Christmas Tree. It's super cute how he just walks over to the tree but doesn't pull on the branches or mess with too many ornaments. He does like a tambourine and ball ornament we have...but for the most part he leaves everything alone.
Next to the tree is a small Santa Claus that plays Hawaiian music and hula dances, and he wants us to play that over and over.

Our annual city walk

Our town had their annual walk where vendors from each store come out and offer free things, and bands play at every corner. There is a beer garden, and free santa pics. We took Zackary in his car and as soon as he got a balloon, he didn't stop smiling. He watched everyone...mostly at his level...so the dogs and kids. Letting the balloon go and then bringing it back into his lap...smart boy!

Off to see the carolers

It was my Baba's (grandma on my father's side) birthday yesterday so on Sunday the family met at a local golf club for brunch. Zackary had so much fun. He not only got to eat his lunch but he ate off of my plate and Dad's! I can't believe how much he packed in...but it kept him quiet. Some carolers came by our table for awhile and he LOVED them. He intensely kept his eye on them (picture above) as they circled the room coming back to us as they enjoyed his reaction.

I was actually able to dress him in his Thanksgiving outfit here because it was cold enough. On Thanksgiving it was so hot outside...he was in short sleeves and this outfit sat in the drawer.

He has perfected walking. All day he walks from one room to the other and checks out whatever is in sight. He begs to go upstairs, which we do a couple of times a day, and he has his favorite things to look at up there too. He's fallen for Winnie and Mickey...so cute...and has started head butting me gentley as his form of a hug/kiss. Melts my heart.

Zackary's Second MOM-Grandma

So cute huh...as you can see they have formed a wonderful bond. Ben and I are lucky enough to have my mom babysitting two days a week while we both work. When she shows up he used to ignore her, but not now, he reaches out for her and is so excited. I love it...it's so adorable. I know what warmth my mom is capable of because as a child I reached out to her a lot and didn't want to let her go. Now it's my babies turn.

Cold Mornings

It's been really cold here in the mornings...and since we don't have central heating we have room heaters set-up EVERYWHERE!!! So we play and walk around the house like we are outside with a jacket/sweater on, warm socks, sweats, and 2-3 layers of shirts/onzie's...oh and a hat! He looks cute no matter what I put on him and I secretly look forward to picking out his outfit every morning because finally after my childhood of playing with numerous dolls I get to have my own real baby...and dress him, and feed him, and sing, read and play with him! I love it. Now my mom has saved EVERYTHING from my childhood. If any of you know my family, they are collectors of you name, they have it. We have slowly gone through all my old clothes, games, toys, and now recently dolls. I have kept some things-mostly toys, but the rest are unfortanetly pawned off to my relatives...sorry! It's surreal looking back at all my old childhood acquantencies. I wonder when was the last moment I played with that toy, or dressed that doll. Well I said goodbye to my childhood now...for real.

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