The latest additions to the July-Aug 2007 album include fun at a park with Debbie, a new deck (yeah!), and a weekend of fun that included Z & A’s first ride on a merry-go-round at Belle Plaine’s BBQ Days and riding a Hopkins fire truck in the Raspberry Festival parade (the little guys were in heaven with all those big fire trucks, and Cole seemed so proud to be able to show them to his little brothers).

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Alex gave his mama a great birthday present today – he took his first steps!  He’s been walking really well with assistance for a while, but today was the first day he really had the courage to take a few steps without hanging on to anything.  That’s enough to make a mama cry tears of pride.

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The boys had their 1-year checkup yesterday, and they are doing great.  They are both now 29″ tall.  Zach is the skinnier one of the two at 18 lb 12 oz, and Alex weighed 19 lb 15 oz.  Neither gained much weight since last time, but they are far more active now and don’t have as much baby fat.  A few bouts with colds haven’t helped their weight either, but the doctor is happy with their progress.

Both of them have teeth coming in on the top.  Alex has one that is out all the way and has a second one breaking through.  Zach again is getting two teeth at once.

We all had a great time at the boys’ first birthday party.  Thank you so much to all of you who were able to come celebrate with us!  Z & A had lots of fun with their cake.  Alex picked up the whole thing and tried to fit it into his mouth, while Zach made a mess and ate the pieces.  Pics from the party have been added to the First Birthday album.

There are also new photos in the general Jan-Feb 2007 album, including Z & A playing with their birthday present from us (a Little People garage) and trying some new foods, and Cole playing with his early birthday present – a Nintendo Wii (I have to admit – it’s a lot of fun!).

Tags: Alex, birthday, checkup, milestones, party, Zach