Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas To all our Friends and Family. As we look back and forward on this new year we are greatful for the many blessings we have. Bless our friends and family and all they do. The boys had a great Christmas. Xander recieve new Thomas trains clothes and even a Smart Cycle, which he loves. Zachary recieve a walker, clothes and a play table. We love you all and Merry Christmas.

Zachary 9 Month Check -up

Zachary is doing great he had his 9 month check today and he is healthy and strong. His hand has healed nicely. He is now only 17lbs 9 ozs, and he is in the 17% for weight and height. He is my little peanut. Although he has not gained much weight since his last check up he is still doing great. Zachary did not even need to have any shots this time. Yehhhhh! Keep growing strong Zachary.

Gingerbread Houses

Daycare fun!!!!

This week we Made gingerbread houses with the day care children Brady and Noah and Xander. The children all had fun making the houses and putting them together. They were even yummy to eat!

Zachary Burned His Hand

Oh crap! Zachary is burned his little hand on the stove while I was cooking cookies. He burned it while trying to pull out the bottom pan draw. His fingers immediately swelled and blistered. Oh my poor Baby. The doctor said that it would be alright just to keep it wrapped and with triple antibacterial ointment on it. I love you Zachary and hope it get better soon.
(Zachary waving with his burned hand covered)

Santa's Village

Santa's Village Thanksgiving Weekend 2008

We spent a fun and joyful time during the Thanksgiving break at Attitash Mountain. The snow was falling and it was cold but the spirit fo the holiday was in the air. Tina cook a delicious Turkey and all the fixing. Then On Saturday we went to Santa's Village in Jefferson, NH. To Xander it was like going to the North pole, and it was as cold as the north pole. There were rides to ride on and we finished the day by visiting Santa in his very own house. Ms Claus gave us hot chocolate. Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Birthday Stephen

Happy Birthday Stephen, We as a family celebrated Stephen's 40th Birthday Last night. The boys got daddy cards and Alexander made daddy a special gift. It is so nice to spend Birthdays together as a family.

New Pictures

Hey check out or new family picture and new ones of the boys in their Halloween costumes: These were Taken on October 17, 2008.

Election Day

Just wanted to make a note that we as a family went to vote, Alexander and Zachary both went into the voting both with us. I think it is so important that children learn that is is not only a privilege to vote but it is our duty as Americans. God Bless America. Oh, Barack Hussein Obama Won the election for president, and the democrats have control in to both the house and senate.

Trick or treating

Alexander and Zachary went trick or treating in Manchester with friend Amy and Christheir children Noah and Brady as well a Gina and her boys Benjamin and JR. Alexander did so well he got a bucket full of candy.He was such a tropper to. He did all the walking too. We walked around Amy's house and then by our house. It was a very nice day for trick or treating. Alexander was really cute and did not want to let anyone hold his bucket of andy even when itgot to heave for him to hold he just dragged it along. Check out the pics!

I Pic Gina, Chris, JR, Noah, Ben, Brady and Xander,
Zachary is hiding behind Brady in the double Stroller But not seen)




Zachary enjoying the walk and fun in his seat.




From Left to right: Benjamin, Alexander, Brady, JR, and Noah



Alexander in his Scarecrow costume.

Halloween Trunk or treat

We attended Trunk or treat at the church with our friends Amy and Chris as well as their two boys Noah and Brady. It was a lot of fun. The boys played games, and got to get some candy. It was a nice evening outside and everyone had their trunks all decorated for the Trunk or treating.

locked out

As many of you are aware I take care of a two children during the day as well as an after school on three days a week. Well on Tuesday, I was with the kids outside playing, when the after schooler pushed Xander down. So I told him he needed to go into timeout. Well he did not want to go to time out and after some struggling words I decided to just let the kids go into the house and have the time out there. Well I put Zachary into the house and then went back out to get the other little boy and Xander. When the 5 year old went into the house and locked me out. Of course I did not have my keys. When I told the 5 year old to let me in, he said "no not until I said I was sorry, (for making him go into time out). I was furious. Zachary was inside and because of this child, I could not get to him. Then of course Xander starts ringing the doorbell and getting the dog barking so Zachary starts crying. And to top it all off, while all of this is going on, the nuns who live across the street are out doing yard work, and as I am yelling through the door at the kid, the nun is putting her leaves in the barrel at the end of the driveway, looks over at me, and says" a beautiful day isn't it?" And I just look at her and say "glorious." I finally went next door and they had a key to let me in. Well the moral of the story is never leave the house without my keys , and never put the 5 year old in time (not). What a joy children are. They are choice spirits of god right? Well I now can laugh about it so I think it is all good.

Zachary's 6 month check up

Okay it was a little late, because it had to be resceduled twice, but Zachary had his 6 month check up yesterday. He is now 17 lbs 5ozs. 25 -3/4 inches long and head 42 1/2 CM. He is around the 30 percentile for everything. Stephen brought himall by himself. The Dr. said he is doing great and look healthy. He also go three shots. Yesterday he ran a slight fever from the shots but nothing drastic. I am so proud of my little man and how he has grown up.

Time Out for Women

I got a chance to attend the Time Out for Women's conferencethis past weekend.
I really had a wonderful time. The speakers were amazing. We were wow by the beautiful voice of Kenneth Cope, and laugh through Edmonds antick on How to become a peacemaker, and the other speakers where just as amazing. The thing about the day which so clearly sticks out in my mind is the friendship which I felt towards the other women who came. I was great to attend the confence with such women. Special and to Deb Harris for driving and also what fun it was being your pumping sister.

Some thing I learned while I was their:
Remeber the hidden art form of the letter - Jason Wright
Jerur Salamat - Actual translation Expert in peace (also the name of Jesus Christ) -
CPR - Caring Plus Response

Alexander's testimony

This past Sunday at Church Alexander got up infront of the while congregation and bored his testimony. He shared with everyone a song he knows and sang it to everyone. This meant a lot to us as parents to know that our child not only knows he is love by his earthly parents but that he know that their is a god and that he loves him.

The song which he sang:

I am a child of God:
(Words)

I am a child of God.
And he has sent me here,
Has given me an earthly home,
with parents kind and dear,

Lead me guide me,
walk beside me,
help me find the way,
Teach me all that I must do,
to live with him someday.


I Love him so much.

Summer Baby feast 2008

We went to Cooperstown this past weekend to see some friends at Creekside B&B. Like always we had a marvelous time with the Emerlick family. Stephen and the boys held their annual GUT League draft. It was really nice to see Paul, Hiroko, and Kenzo visiting from Japan. Pat and Kim also brought along their new son Hunter. Hunter is only two weeks younger than Zachary and they both had a blast together rolling and around fight over toys. Of course I think that Zachary won but if you asked them they would say Hunter won. Kenzo is also getting so big he is now just over two. Xander and him played very nicely on their trip.

Okay Funny story:

It was the Saturday morning. everyone was outside in the field next to the creek. Paul and Pat were running and jumping into the creek and Xander wanted to join them. I told him he could not because it was too deep and that he was all dress. As we all began to chat and walk back towards the house, Alexander comes running down the back steps from the house towards all of us butt naked. He was running as fast as his litter legs would carry him towards the creek. When he finally notice that everyone was laughing at him he stops and began hold himself in his attempt to cover up. It was just the funnies thing. We did get to take him to the Cooperstown beach on lake Otsewgo, where he got to go swimming. This time with clothes on.

Enjoy the pictures:

Zachary: Hey Buddy, What is Up?

Hunter: Not Much, You want to be my friend?

Hunter: Hey, What you doing over their?

Hunter: Hey that is my toy!

Zachary: I got the toy! Ha- Ha!

Alexander checking on Hunter.



Alexander and Kenzo outside with Hiroko



Paul with his transformer collection


Proud daddy Pat feeding Hunter




Alexander and Kenzo getting ready to play touch football





Zachary waiting for some food after a long day of playing with his new friends.

Child Infant CPR class

I just finish my child CPR and first aid class. It went very well and I was able to get certified for two years. Some thing which have changed from the last time I took it was that now they say 30 compression and two beaths for 5 rotations. It was intersting over the years seeing the different changes. Hope will never have to use it.

Oh how beautiful!

These were taken in July but they came out so beautiful I had to share them.

Zachary Sleeping in own bed

Well, I tried and I am still trying to get Zachary to sleep in his own bed at night. He has been sleeping with mommy and daddy, where he loves our soft sheets and being able to roll right up behind our backs at night. I really do not want him to be sleeping in our bed past so I started the change over last week. It has been hard because of course he has been so comfortable in our soft pillowtop bed compared to the hard crib mattress on his bed. It has also been hard because the boys share a room and I do not want Alexander waking up and trying to sleep in my bed. I swear they must be plotting against us, as soon as I get Zachary in his bed at night then Alexander comes to our bed. Ugh. Oh well, I will just keep it up. I will prevail!

Mommy Help!

Enjoy this video from this past weekend. I took Alexander to the park. Although he loves to climb sometimes he goes to far.

Zachary being a cutie

Okay I just had to share this photo of my little guy. He is getting so big. I just for the first time put these overalls on him last night and he has almost out grown them. How he grows so fast. check out how cutie he looks. Ready set take the picture before he falls over....

Update on Zachary's PT appointment

The PT said overall Zachary is doing well. She said that he has full range on motion forever just needs to strengthen on one side of his neck muscles. She also wants to build his arm strength to help him with rolling over. She said to increase belly time (which Zachary hates being on his belly) and he is to receive PT every other week for the next 8 weeks. She said that this really is some time that is a quick fix and he will grow out of if I increase the belly time.

Zachary Laughing and playing with Alexander

Check out this cute video of Zachary laughing at his big brother

All the cousins together

Here is a great picture pf Alexander and Zachary with all of their cousins from this past weekend.


From left to right (in front) Jessica, (in back) Kevin, Zachary Logan, Nicholas, Abigail, and Alexander

Cape Cod Visit

Mommy, Alexander and Zachary visited the Cape this past weekend. Alexander and Zachary got to see all of his cousins together. Alexander really enjoyed playing with his cousin Logan who is just 7 months older than him. We all were excited to visit with David and hope, who are expecting their first child in January. Carolyn, Preston and her children were up to the visit from Virginia. Cherilyn's youngest Daughter, Abigail also celebrated her second Birthday. Auntie Carolyn took some great pictures of Alexander and Zachary while we we visiting check them out!

StoryLand adventures

All of us went for a great trip to storyLand in Glen, NH. We went for the afternoon on July 1sr and the full next day. When we arrived on the 1st Alexander ran through the doors without even waiting for Mom or Dad. His first adventure was to run right to the sand box, then the playground, He got to see the old lady who lived in a shoe. Alexander and mommy got to ride the tea cups together. And the whole family road on the swan boat ride and the train. The next day was very nice outside and Daddy and Alexander started the day out by getting wet on the crazy boat ride. Mommy and Xander got to ride the flume. We also all got to ride the the big wheel, antique cars and the farm tractor.

Overall the trip was very fun for everyone and we enjoyed Story Land and a relaxing day of swimming. Alexander did try to go swimming over his head and mommy had to jump in the pool (in her street clothes) to save him only once. Alexander's fell in love with the hot tub next to the pool. Zachary even got to go swimming for the first time and fell asleep in the water in a duck baby float.

Take a look at some on the photos