Happy Birthday AL!

This way we cover both Abe Lincoln and Auntie Lizabeth! Love you Auntie!!

I have hair, I swear!

Mame!

Looks like Mame is carrying on the tradition she started with all her nieces and nephews...Spoiling Z rotten!

P.S. Thanks for keeping him entertained long enough for me to enjoy Maria's chicken fajitas last night. Yum!

Z versus MEGASAUCER

Z is definitely the winner in the battle against the jumper known as Megasaucer. Not only does he have far more fun than Megasaucer, but he beats the poor thing up while he's at it. He pounds on the toys, and stomps his feet, and then accosts Megasaucer with loud squeals of victorious delight.

Zach hasn't been able to roll himself over yet. His cute, pudgy belly seems to be getting in the way. But we are seeing progress--those legs are starting to push off of the ground with a lot of force, I don't think it will be long.

Also, a big thank you to Baby Orajel for the middle of the night assists in calming Z's incessant wailing. Little dude is definitely going to be sprouting some teeth soon, which is probably bad news for his momma. (he already gnaws on me like I'm a teething ring, I imagine it will only get worse!)

Ton-O-Fun

Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall

Who's the Cutest Baby of All?

We all know the answer to that one!!

More Tummy Time!

(hey--we do this a lot!)

Tummy Time!

Welcome to the world Jayden Cedric!

And congratulations to Kristen and Cedric, the new Mommy and Daddy!

Z's new cousin is beautiful!! We are so happy for the three of you, and can't wait to meet the little guy!

Poppa Magic

Cankles

Hey Z, did somebody steal your socks?

...and your ankles??

auntie lizzie come over and play!

life is better with aunties like these!

this is my happy face!

Yummy!

Z is a big boy.

At his 4 month visit to the Doctor:

18 pounds 7 ounces, 95th Percentile

25.5 inches long, 70th Percentile

41 cm head circumference, 25th Percentile (this measurement clearly doesn't take into consideration his cheeks!)

And because he's a big, growing boy, we were given a green light to start rice cereal. Initially this was much to his dismay. We put the first bite of cereal in his mouth, and he just left it on his tongue, and looked at us with bewilderment. In between cries, he would finally swallow with a gulping noise, and his whole body would shiver. But he's finally getting the hang of it. He's swallowing easily, and happily opens his mouth to receive the next bite. But only when he feels like it!

The first picture not only shows you rice cereal all over Z, but also shows off his awesome plane outfit that he flew in on Thursday! (not that he needed help charming the flight attendants!)