Is it gas???

Just had to share this picture...Zach has started smiling! At first I thought it was gas, but no, it's a smile!!! He's also started sticking his tongue out and babbling to the shadows on the walls. Every day brings something new!

29 and holding....

Well, not really. I actually don't mind turning 35 this year: I've got a lot to celebrate! I spent a wonderful day with Michael and Zach, and my mother came up with the twins. We had a fun day feeding turtles and eating birthday cake. Michael, Zach, and I had a nice dinner later. Not a lot of bells and whistles, but who really needs all that anyway??? I have a wonderful family, and for that, I am truly grateful.

Yes, Virginia, there IS a Santa Claus!!

This was taken at my parents' house. We were celebrating the girls' 4th birthday....but today is another reason to celebrate: my brother was awarded full custody of the girls!!! Zach will have his cousins, Hope and Faith, close by!

Adding a picture...

Well, if you know my dear husband at all, you know that Michael is an artist...with paints, charcoal, and yes, even graphics. He turned bath time into a trip around the world! And no, I can't imagine letting him take any like that of me!

Funny how time flies...

Today, Zach is one month old! I can't believe that the first month is already over. Although it seems like I've had this little guy in my life forever. Every day brings something new. He is much more attentive now, focusing more and more on everything. He is also much bigger...close to 12 pounds!! We are still trying to figure out a schedule, of course, but he is pretty consistent with his eating habits: every three - four hours. Michael and I are also trying to figure out a system, but that is taking some time. Good thing I have the whole summer off: I can't remember the last time I slept more than two consecutive hours in my own bed! But it's all worth it.

On the bandwagon...

Everyone else is doing it, so I figured why not??

This seems to be a much easier way to keep up with all of the exciting events in our lives!

To date, the only really exciting news is that Zachary is growing like crazy. Daddy is constantly taking pictures and singing to our son. Now, if I could only get him to change the dirty diapers all by himself...

Being a mom is truly wonderful. I won't offer all of the cliches about motherhood that people say, but I will say that they are all true! While we knew that having a child would change our lives in a multitude of ways, I never dreamed the impact that this little guy would have! It's not just the 45 minutes it takes to get a diaper bag ready to go to the grocery or the many wipes used for one little person, no, it's so much more than that. It's knowing that despite the insanity and the chaos in this world, there is some divine goodness. Something awe inspiring that Michael and I created together.

I will do my very best to keep pictures and family news updated, but being a new mom, I can't promise perfection! I hope you enjoy the pictures of Zachary.