Zach turned 2 months

Zach is now 2 months. Zach has turned into quite the little fussy little boy - although he intersperses these wonderful smiles in between the very sad crying episodes. Just enough smiles to keep you from going insane. Needless to say - all the baby equipment is getting a lot of use (boppy pillow, swing, bouncer seat, snugli carrier)

So, yes - he is smiling! It started consistently at around 5 weeks. YEAH! Hopefully a laugh or two will come our way soon.

He had is first temperature and cold that made us very sad. But he appears to be doing much better now.

He went for his 2 month checkup today and weighed 12lbs 12 oz and measured 23 3/4 inches. That would be a solid 75% (same as his birth weight) Did I mention the shots? He did really well, But they still make me so anxious! :(

We look forward to the holidays and hope everybody has a great New Year too!

Zach is 1 month

So we hit the 1 month mark successfully. Zach is doing well and we are adjusting to life with two in diapers.

Sophie loves her brother and has yet to request that we return him.

Unlike his sister, Zach has some fussy periods - but not the full blown colic that Sophie had. PPHHEWWW!

Anybody considering getting pregnant - I recommend targeting a spring due date - the icky dark weather is not fun in Syracuse - you are stuck inside most of the time. BLEK!

Halloween was great since Babcia (Grandma) Morphet was up for 3 weeks from North Carolina and we had the opportunity to go trick-or-treating with Sophie. Thanks Babcia for all your help!



Life is more hectic than ever - aren't we lucky?

Looking forward to the holidays.

Happy Halloween 2006

Zach's doing great - here are some pics of Sophie and her friends.
My little monkey really loved Halloween this year, and the weather was fantastic, which made for great fun.

Enjoy!

He's Here - Meet Zachary James!

8 pounds 11 ounces
21 inches
10 fingers, 10 toes

Our little boy is here!

Sophie at the State Fair

So Sophie got to visit the Great NY State Fair for the first time and I can say that she certainly enjoyed herself to the point of exhaustion. Take a look!

HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY SOPHIE!

We cannot believe that Sophie turned one already!

For her birthday, we went for her one year checkup.

(with shots and blood work I might add - mommy nearly passed out...)

25 pounds, 2 ounces & 32 inches = that's a solid year of 95% folks!

Sophie has turned the page on quite a few milestones all within the last

week. Exciting stuff, and so great that they are taking place right

before Grandma Morphet's eyes while she is up visiting us for 2 weeks.

So what milestone you might ask...

1) she is saying "Mama", "Dada", "woof woof", "this", "that", and "hot" on a regular basis....

2) she has also said: "jello", "hello", "pop" and a few other words on single occasions never to be heard again...

3) she popped 5 teeth within 2 days, giving her a grand total of 13 teeth

4) Can we have the drumroll please? Sophie is officially a toddler. Yes, she is walking. Started just a day

after her birthday party cruising all around the house, much to Buddy's demise. Tends to want to run rather than walk,

and has managed to beam her head a few times, too. :(

We had a great birthday - even though we had a little too much excitement at her party when cousin Megan was

rushed off to the hospital. (We were also celebrating Megan's 16th birthday party...) Megan is doing much better now.

Must have been the snow cone machine!

Sophie at 11 months

Another month for Sophie and things are going great.

Milestones include crawling up the stairs as fast as I can walk them. Unfortunately, getting down the stairs is another issue.

She somewhat discriminates as she calls for Dadada and Mamama, and when asked "What does doggie say?" she attempts

her own version of a "woof". Waving hello and good-bye was a great surprise for her Daddy when he recently returned from

a business trip. Very exciting stuff folks!

Still no walking (PHEW) - but I am guessing that her first birthday may include this milestone.

We have enjoyed the hot weather with lots of swimming - Sophie loved the beach and playing in the sand.

She was in the water for over 2 hours straight while at Oneida Lake! And as for the water itself, the deeper

the better - she didn't mind going underwater either. We had a blast with her cousins. Did I happen to

mention that she just loves her cousins?? Lots of sun screen and battling to keep her sun hat on.

But alas - we made it through the day without a sunburn.

And as for Sophie's size - she is still Billy Fucillo HUGE.... 18 month clothing, although her 24 month suit

fits better than her 18 month suit. Needless to say - the appetite is still great.

Now on to plan the birthday party!