Trip to the Zoo

Zach got to go to the St. Louis Zoo for the first time. It was so much fun! He thought every animal said "Mooo". He seemed to really enjoy it. The day was absolutely beautiful. He also got to ride a carousel for the first time. He smiled the entire time.

Even though I missed the first year of his life, it is awesome to think about all the "firsts" he will be having with me. I know the holidays will be so much better than they have been in a long time. I haven't put a tree up in a couple of years and have not looked forward to Christmas in many years, but this year it will all be different. So much better! I'm actually excited about Christmas morning, not dreading it. He has brought so much meaning to my life. It is amazing how one little person can do that! Out of all the prayers that I have ever had answered, I am so thankful that this one was (not that I'm not thankful for the rest, but this is the one that I have had the longest)!

Good Report from Doctor

I took Zach for his 18 month check-up. She said he is doing great. He has gained 3 pounds and grew 1 1/4 inches since I brought him home. His weight is now in the 50 percentile for his age. She said that is perfect. He is right where he needs to be with talking, running, feeding himself and doing all the things he should be doing! I was just looking at him last night and wondering what I have done to deserve such a wonderful son. I am truly blessed! I hope and pray that I can give him a good life because he deserves the very best!

Here is a poem that I found for my sweet boy!

TO MY SON
As I sit here
I watch you play
Thinking back
to that special day
When I saw your face
for the very first time
Staring into those beautiful brown eyes
That soft brown hair
perfect little nose
Fingers and toes
Watched you grow
Bigger and stronger everyday
I would not have my life
any other way
You were smiling and laughing
crawling now walking
Growing so fast
soon you'll be talking
It makes me happy
just to see you smile
Or to hold you in my arms
for a little while
There will be a day when you're grown
and this baby stuff will be done
But I'll always remember the day
when you became my son

Mommy loves you sweet baby boy!

My Little Movie Star

I thought I would share an adorable picture of my little movie star. He has his own sunglasses but refuses to wear those. We were out watching a friend of ours son play football and Zach decided he needed to wear mommies sunglasses! I am having so much fun with him! The Lord has truly blessed me with the most amazing little guy. He is still doing so well. Happy all the time. I take him next week for a check up with Dr. Kathy. I will update you all on his progress!