Pumpkin Carving

Happy Halloween everyone (4 people, maybe...hehe). We had fun carving our pumpkin today. Zackary wasn't into touching all the seeds, etc...but he monitored the carving progress and in between doing that he was busy digging in the dirt! Dad did a good job carving.


And the final product...
Next post will probably be how cute we look in our chicken costume trick or treating! Stay tuned....

The First Dentist Experience

I can only say that I wish all my doctors were as fun as this Dental office. Of course I was way anticipating bringing Zackary to the dentist because I for one knew he was going to cry and two Ben had to work. But there was a sign for him when he walked in saying Welcome Zackary...toys everywhere and cartoons on. So far so good. When we went into the back he straddled his legs around my waist and laid backwards with his head in the hygienist lap and she cleaned and put the fluoride treatment on his teeth. Straight above on the ceiling they had t.v.s, which he didn't watch because he was to busy crying. But 2 minutes later and then doctor came over looked at his teeth the same way and said no cavities, and all looked good. He was super nice. Then the hygienist gave him a coin which he got to use on a vending machine with balls in it...boy did he like that part. Out came a yellow ball-good sign for me! Then they gave him a balloon with a big toothbrush on the bottom and didn't even charge me the full amount because I was quoted something completely different on the phone before going in. We were out in 25 min. It was crazy. I can't wait for his next appointment in 6 months!

Perfect Pumpkin

Who would have thought rows of corn would make Kodak moments!

We took a trip to our local pumpkin farm with a good friend of mine JS. There was a lot to do...feeding the animals, playing games, picking our perfect pumpkin, eating chocolate covered strawberries (my favorite), taking cute pictures and at the end we went up to another area of the farm where there was around 2 acres of pumpkins. Row after row with a lot to see, do and look at intermixed. But my camera died at that point so didn't get those cute pictures. Zackary was busy arranging the pumpkins making sure they were where they should be in the row...He's definitely after my heart...and playing with the dirt and rocks!

Look I found a radish!







We found our perfect family pumpkin!!!

Peek-A-Boo

Peek

A

Boo
His favorite game to play especially with Dad! Ha always hides in between are bar seats too.

Some new things he is doing:
Hysterical-I said Aqua one day when I was about to drink some water and he mimicked me right away and now he says Aqua for water whenever he wants it or if he wants to water the garden. It's so cute!
He is doing this really fast dance...moving his legs up and down quickly running all around.
He has a new laugh that Dad and him created and he also draws circles in the air sometimes when he does this laugh...know clue where he picked it up and it sounds weird but he's so cute it doesn't matter. Some of the mom's in his my gym class laugh at him and I think that eggs him on!
cold...cold...cold fruit...frozen basically and bananas.
chalking everything not just pavement!
still loves his etch a sketch (thanks Melissa).
Snails, worms, ants and any little bug...he has to stop and investigate.
Not spinning things as much but loves this little hamster thing that Ben bought him.
He says Dad a lot...not dada, but Dad...and All Done and...More. You should hear him mimic a Peacock!!!

So cute little man

Where's Mickey?

Here's a funny story. Zackary is really into Mickey Mouse and Elmo right now. We have been letting him watch Sesame Street during breakfast in the morning and then Mickey Mouse Clubhouse after. So we got him a Mickey balloon for his birthday party. He loved it but really appreciated it more once the party was over and we moved the balloon inside. Mickey lived with us for a good 3 weeks making us all laugh as he flew over our heads while we played. Well one day Ben and I came home from work and my mom was babysitting. We all went upstairs for dinner time and she told Zackary to show us where Mickey Mouse was outside. He stared at the tree outside for a minute and then pointed...yep across the street in the neighbors tree is now Mickey's new home. So funny...he flew out our window/door when no one was around and got stuck in the tree. He'll be there smiling at us till the city trims the tree again probably in the spring!!!

The Height of a 3 Year Old

Before I start, I am anxiously awaiting pictures from my sister to update everyone on Zackary's 2 year old birthday party. She took incredible pictures and I want to share them. It was a blast...more later.

As the world follows, Zackary had his 2 year old pediatrician appointment. He usually handles the waiting room with caution and then upon entering the exam room with the same nurse each time he proceeds to start crying while we are doing all his measurements (easiest part of the exam-lol). He is 31 pounds (87%) 38 inches (+97%) and well his heads cute and small!!! All went well after with the doctor checking him all out. Ears clear, molar gums a little inflamed (which we knew due to him pointing to his teeth and crying out, not eating well, and the change of how long his naps are). He was negative for lead and Hg was normal. So I hate, hate, hate vaccine days. I am well aware they are for the good but we made a decision in the beginning to not give so many at once and go slower in the process. So he was due for 4. We gave HIB and Hep B. Ok...it went ok.

Well that night, he was limping on the HIB leg not wanting to walk, great, and when I heard the first cough in the middle of the night...I knew...he is sick now TOO. He must have been fighting something and the vaccines weakened his immune system-this is how I feel, my point of view-pretty much can't change it!!!
Needless to say, I was not to pleased. He's been sick now for 7 days. Leg was/is fine.

New things in Zackary's life:
A baby sister/brother on the way
2% milk now from Whole milk
Still a bit of a picky eater
Growls like a lion and neighs like a horse almost like the real thing
Loves:
Bees
Fountains-well water playing of any sorts
Great Grandma's tomato plants-takes a tomato off each morning and carries it around.
Sesame Street and Mickey Mouse club house
Beach time-finding the big holes others have dug for us!!!
Spider webs, snails, ants, bugs of any kinds
Peek a Boo
Opening the Fridge and eating Strawberry after Strawberry.
Chalking up the ground and house
Coloring, drawing, and climbing.
pears, turkey meatballs, muffins, breads I make, Popsicle, cheese crackers, cottage cheese, peanut butter, quesadillas with guacamole, icing on birthday cake, bananas (whole, not broken or mushed), applesauce and much more.
He still is in love with his pacifier and burp cloth
Loves to read and is pretty good with brushing his teeth.

We love you little man. Can't believe you are 2 already. Time's flying.

My 2nd Birthday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZACKARY!
Yaaa...here are my little boys two year old birthday party pictures. On the side yard we had the food set up with bubbles (above) and tons of chalk. One of his gifts were 3 Disney balls that my Dad kept throwing on top of the roof (once all the guests had left). Zackary thought it was so funny.

An hour must have passed while these two were completely focused on their ball throwing on the roof. We had to bring his dinner to him outside and feed him because we knew he wouldn't want to miss any action! It was more fun to watch then opening presents even!

Out front on the porch we had an easel set up for panting, finger panting and coloring. It was a big hit with the kids there.


When the party first started Zackary was busy with the chalk...coloring all over the bricks. Then he saw the fruit table and that was his new passion. He must have eaten a container of strawberries, some figs, grapes and from the look of half eaten cheese and crackers left all over the table, those too.


Then came cake time. Ben's mom helped me with the cakes. She pretty much homemade the banana cake and chocolate cake. He liked the frosting on the chocolate cake for a long time. Everyone that had a piece of it also had a fingerprint of Zackary's love too! He liked it and that was all that mattered.


I am in love with this picture. Zackary we love you so much. You melt our hearts everyday in new ways. We hope your second birthday party was so much fun. And we thank all those that came to support our son and helped us make it happen and helped clean up. I was exhausted for 2 days! HA!