Nine fast months

It's hard to believe, but these boys have been with us for nine amazing months. Both have learned how to sit up really well and are babbling constantly (we think Alex will learn to speak first). Zach is crawling all over the place, and Alex appears to be on the verge of figuring that out. Zach has even figured out how to pull himself to a stand!

Their 9-month checkup went well. Alex is 19 lb 4.8 oz and 28 in long. Zach is 17 lb 14.6 oz and 27.5 in long, although the length measurement isn't real exact.

The boys looked awfully cute in their Halloween costumes, little sweatsuits that Grandma Pat bought for them. Zach was a cow, complete with ears on his hood and a tail on his butt, and Alex was a smiling pumpkin with a stem on his head. Joe, with Debbie's help, brought them to his office and to Karen's office. They, of course, charmed everyone they met.

Lots of new pictures have been added to both the Sept-Oct album and the new Nov-Dec album. Also, Cole's baseball portraits finally got scanned and added to the May-June album (better late then never, right?).

Big day for Zach

Yesterday was a big day for Zach.  For the first time, he crawled a couple steps while waiting for Daddy to give him a bath - not a flop, but an actual crawl!  His first tooth has also finally broken through the surface! (no wonder why he's been so cranky lately!) :cool:

On the Verge of Crawling

Zach is "thisclose" to learning how to crawl! As the picture recently added to the site indicates, he has figured out how to scoot/flop backwards - even though he's really trying to move forward. He was so proud of himself, though, as he is obviously really excited to be able to move. Today he's been hanging out on his hands and knees, rocking back and forth. He may not have his first tooth yet (although that will likely come soon too), he'll be crawling around before we know it. Time to hurry up and babyproof the house! :lol:

New Pics

We've added new pictures to the Family July-August 2006 album of the boys' first taste of veggies, fun new exersaucers from Grandma Pat, and other cute photos. The Sept-Oct 2006 album has been created (how is it that late in the year already??) with Zach's exciting first attempts at crawling. And we took some cool pictures from the "Space Tower" at the Minnesota State Fair while hanging out with Bobby and Kwo Ue.

Tooth sighting!

Alex's first tooth is starting to appear! :lol: Amazingly, it doesn't seem to phase him much, so it must not hurt too bad.

July-August album

The May-July album was getting long since we've been going crazy with pictures, so I've created a new July-August album to keep both albums smaller.

New pics include a little wrestling match between the boys in mid-July (it had been hiding on Joe's camera), a visit from Grandpa Dan and Grandma Marilyn, the 2nd cereal feeding (the first was videotaped) and bath time - plus some just plain cute ones.

Six Month Checkups

The boys had their six month checkups this week, and they are doing great! Zach is now 16 lbs even and 26.75 inches long, and Alex is 16 lbs 14 oz and 26.5 inches long. They've both been tracking along the 50th percentile for most measurements, except for Zach's weight, which is usually around the 25th percentile. They're both doing really well developmentally. Both of them figured out how to roll over in the last few weeks; this is now one of Zach's favorite tricks. They are also learning how to babble and recognize each other and the kitties (Alex LOVES the kitties!).