Zechariah at 6 months:

It is so hard to believe that Zech is 6 months. Wow time flies and wow he has changed so much! Now at 6 months Zechariah....

• Weighs 19 lbs. 4 oz. (he had a growth spurt this month and gained 2 lbs.!)


• Is wearing 12 month clothing (still too big around the waist, but everything else is too short).


• Wears size 3 diapers.


• Laughs and smiles all the time.


• Likes to play peek-a-boo.


• Is very ticklish on his feet, under the arms and on his back.


• Can roll onto his tummy and enjoys it now.


• Rolled from his tummy on to his back at Grandma's two weekends ago.


• Naps three times a day and is now sleeping through the night (only since these past two weeks).


• Has moved into the next car seat (we really miss the old one)!


• Loves to play with his hands and feet.


• Has tasted rice cereal, apples, peaches, bananas, peas, carrots, green beans, yams and barley cereal (he loves his fruit and isn't too fussy about the veggies--also found out that bananas and rice cereal make babies constipated--not fun!!)


• Drinks from a straw and loves his new sippy cup with a silicone straw.


• Loves books, especially his new bath book (thanks Carter, Dee Anna and Kade)!


• Loves to look at himself in the mirror.

Here are just a few pictures we did at home for his 5 1/2 month photos.

Busy, busy, busy

I know it has been a while since we posted. We have been so busy this last week and a half. Especially this week! John has been busy with school and it is starting to wind down now and finals are quickly approaching. Please keep him in your prayers!

Zech and I have been busy. We went to Strollercize on Monday and had the hardest workout ever! It was great though!! We started our New Mom's Classes on Tuesday and Zech is by far the oldest one in the group. So while most of the babies are newborns and sleep most of the time, Zech is up and rearing to go and is talking and giggling away. After that we went and visited Dee Anna and Kade. Dee Anna is looking great for being a week away from having her second little one. We had a good visit. Wednesday we didn't go to Strollercize as we had a whole bunch of errands to run and we had to get our passport pictures done. It was a weird day of running around and it was one of those days where everytime we tried to do something it ended up being more of a hassle than we thought and well we ended doing double the running around. Today we went and did our passports. We waited 2 1/2 hours--not too bad, but Zech missed both his morning nap and his afternoon nap, so got a little fussy! It's done though and I am so thankful!

We are supposed to go and stay with my Mom for a couple of days here, but my Grandma (her mom) isn't doing so well and she really wants to spend more time with her. PLease keep my Grandma B in your thoughts and prayers. She has Pancreatic cancer and has had it for 3 years or more now. She has completely survived the odds, as pancreatic cancer patients aren't given much time. She has been getting worse and we just really pray that she will get better and that the Lord will watch over her.

This is one of my favourite pictures of her and Zech at Christmas time. I think that it is time to get another one!

TWO YEARS

It is hard to believe that we just celebrated our 2 Year Anniversary on Monday. Wow, where does the time go!!Somedays it feels like we were just married and yet others, I feel like I have been with my best friend for years. We are truly blessed to have one another and to have God as our foundation. This was the scripture we used for our wedding and it is still a verse that we both reflect on and revere.

9 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: 10 If one falls down,his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! 11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? 12 Though one may be overpowered,two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

Ecclesiastes 4: 9-12

Now we are a family of three and have to get used to all of the joys, blessings and challenges that lie ahead. So this is how we spent our Anniversary--the three of us went for supper at a new Thai/Malaysian restaurant and then went to the Cheesecake Cafe for dessert and then headed home nice and early--in time to get Zech down for the night! Wow how things change! :o)

INTRODUCING SOLIDS

Zech was at the Doctor on Thursday for a routine check-up. He weighs 18 lbs now! We got the green light to start feeding Zech solids. He was definitely ready. It was like he knew exactly what to do the first time I fed him his cereal. He ate it all! I really hope this helps him sleep through the night!

Feet

As I had mentioned in the last post, Zech has discovered how to 'eat' his feet. Everytime we change his diaper, lie him down, his legs immediately go up and he starts sucking on his feet. Here is the proof! :o)

A Few Firsts.....

We have had a few "firsts" over the past few days:

• On Friday night we surprised Grandma H at school and spent the evening with her. As Grandma was holding Zech, he discovered how to eat his feet. He has been grabbing them for a while and has tried to get them into his mouth, but this was the first time he had succeeded. It was pretty funny! Of course I forgot the camera! :o(
• On Saturday night, we left Zech for the first time (well sort of--we left him before when he was a lot younger and pretty much slept the entire time, but never since he has been older and a little more interactive). His Auntie Michelle and Uncle Jason and his cousins took care of him for a few hours while John and I went to a Stag/Stagette. Yes I was a little worried, because he has been fussy lately. He must have done really well as they offered to do it again! :o)
• On Sunday we went to church and we made it through the whole service without having to leave. No he did not sleep, he was wide awake, but he was content and he drank his bottle and we heard the whole sermon---Yeah!
• On Tuesday Zech had his first play date. We got together with Pauline and her little boy Matthew (who is exactly a month older). They don't really do anything--I think it is more entertaining for the moms! Zech did get to try out some new toys though. He especially loved the Jolly Jumper. Pauline took pictures, so I will post them when I get them from her.
• Today (Wednesday) we went to our first Strollercize class. It was great! I haven't ran so much since before I was pregnant. What a great workout (I can hardly walk now)! Zech was great too. He slept and then he woke up and just stared at the lights. I went with my friend Megan and her little boy David. Both of our boys did really well! Can't wait for next weeks classes!

My Boys!

I love watching John and Zechariah interact with one another. John is such an amazing father! You can just see the love, excitement and amazement they have for one another.

These pictures were taken last night. Zech has been a difficult boy lately---not napping, not sleeping at night and being really fussy. John took a break from studying (to give me a break) to settle Zech down and I got some really good pictures out of it. Zech has discovered faces lately.....he likes to suck on cheeks, chins (especially ones with whiskers) and grab your nose. It is kind of funny, but sometimes he really hurts you.