Little Zander is not so little anymore!

Yes, we are still here. I have been busy celebrating my 30th birthday! What has happened the last few weeks? Where do I start? Zander has found his hands that are now in his mouth constantly! He either has his fist in there, a finger or sometimes even his thumb. It’s quite cute. Then the past few days he has learned how to talk. Wow, does he talk and it doesn’t stop – oh, oh he takes after his Mom. He definitely knows who Tony is, I think he spends more time with him than me. Last night I got home from class I was holding and kissing him and he was just starring at Tony. I said “no Mom is over here” he didn’t care he wanted to see his Daddy. Oh well, at least he likes one of us at this point.
He is doing really well at school, he has so much too look at that he doesn’t take a full bottle, he just snacks. He had his school pictures taken a few weeks ago, so those should be cute Ms. Amber said he did well. Yesterday Tony picked him up and he was laying next to Jocelyn and she was just talking away at him and he was just starring at her. I guess earlier they were even holding hands. Oh, oh Zander is already getting the ladies!
Tony and I had our first full weekend away from Zander – we celebrated my 30th birthday in style. We went to Chicago – shopped for two days, went on a dinner cruise on Friday night and then on Saturday night (my actual birthday 9/19) we had dinner at the Signature Room on the 95th floor of the John Hancock building. Wow was that the best meal I ever had. Then we went out on the town to a few of our favorite bars.
Last weekend – I had a girls weekend, they surprised me with a trip to Galena, IL. We went to a winery, spa, stayed at Amy Bo’s grandparents second home which is a beautiful home in the territories and then danced the night away at a local bar. I didn’t know where we were doing until we got to the winery! It was a great surprise with my friends – Amy Be, Amy Bo, Liz, Julie (who is getting married this weekend up north!), Lila, Alli, Teresa, and my Mom. Oh yes, I can not forget the best part of the night when my Mom was getting hit on at the bar. This guy was putting his arm around her said some things I can’t repeat and kept telling her she had to be six years old when she had me. It was quite funny! Thanks ladies for making my 30th birthday so special.
As soon as I get my pictures uploaded I will send a link. But for now enjoy a picture from Zander at daycare today.

We survived our first day!

Zander and I survived our first day, yesterday! His first day at daycare went really well. I dropped him off as he was laughing and smiling, so needless to say I didn't cry. I picked him up and he was crying because he was hungry however when he heard my voice he stopped and started smiling and cooing. That made my day - he really knows who I am! :-)

My first day at work went well and went really fast. I looked at the clock thinking it was 10 but it was 1:00. I am still going through emails but I am glad to be back at work.

I then had school and I will admit it was a long day since I was at school until 9 pm. But Tony was nice enough to take both feedings last night so I was able to be fully rested for today!

For Zander's second day, Ms. Amy and Ms. Michelle (Zander's teachers) did painting with Zander. He got to paint with his feet. It is absolutely adorable the picture they took of him in his diaper. Ms. Amy told me that he was so confused as to why there was wet cold stuff on his feet that was colorful, but he loved it and loved getting his feet washed afterwards!

Here is a picture of Zander and I on our first day!

It looks like Zander already has some of Grandma Ruthie's artistic ability!

Like father like son!

Zander is now 9 weeks old and growing like a weed. He is now wearing 3-6 months onesies and sleepers but in 0-3 month pants however they are short on him but they are so big they fall off his waist. Just like Tony - tall, skinny and no butt! :-)

Below is a picture I took of him last night. He was starring at the TV and what was on - football. As you can imagine Tony is excited that Zander already likes football already. Just wait until basketball begins and Zander will be cheering with his Mom.

Tony and I are heading out of town tomorrow for our annual camping/canoe trip. My Mom is taking Zander for the night, first night without Mr. Z man. It should be fun, although very chilly as the high for the day is suppose to be 63.

Look at Zander's hippo hat that he got from Cousin Owen! He loves it. As you can see it won't fit for much longer, so luckily the next few days will be chilly so he will be able to wear it.

Zander's two month appointment was this past Monday. He was 13 pounds and 23.5 inches long. He got some shots and did pretty well. He mostly liked the rotovirus drink - it's sugary. He kept wanting more, so he got the Vosberg sweet tooth!

Links

The link below doesn't work (Thanks Teresa!) please use these links to view most recent pictures.

http://photos1.walmart.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=837869005/a=24700081_24700081/
(Pictures 3-6 weeks old)
http://photos1.walmart.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=837868005/a=24700081_24700081/
(Kalli's visit)
http://photos1.walmart.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=837864005/a=24700081_24700081/
(Baptism)

Look at those cheeks!

Zander has been busy the past few weeks. Wow!! I have many picutures to show, so click on the link below to view all of them - baptism, Kalli's visit, Zander's favorite sling and Zander in the bumbo. The best one is Zander in the bumbo with his sandals and shades on ready to go to State Street with the family!

Ok, so yes we put Zander in the bumbo chair. I found out that it is a little to early to put him in it, but as you will see in the pictures he loved it! So we will hold off on putting him in there for another month or so.

The baptism went well, Zander got a little fussy during it, but it was due to a wet diaper.He hates having a wet diaper. So we go through more than the average amount of diapers.

We had a great time while Kalli was here. She and my Mom even woke up in the middle of the night to feed Zander, so we were able to get a full nights rest. We miss Aunt Kalli already, but Zander is looking forward to her next visit in November when everyone is coming home for Thanksgiving. So Zander will have fun keeping an eye on all the boys! We can't wait to see Owen (Kristen's son) and Zander interact because by then Owen will be eight months and Z-man will be five months.

Zander is just beginning to roll onto his side every once in awhile and he is starting to grab at toys although not quite holding on to them yet.

This past weekend Tony's Mom came up and babysat while we went to the Brewer Game on a coach bus! It was really fun and we are the parents who didn't call home. We knew he was being well taken care of. Tony's brother and his wife were at the same game so we were able to meet up with them a few times.

Now this weekend, we are going camping with friends up north with Zander. We are looking forward to our first family trip away from home. I think I may need to rent a truck to haul all the stuff I plan on packing. I am not sure how all of it is going to fit in our car, let alone the trailer we are staying in! It should be interesting.

I am done with school for the next few weeks! If you can believe it, I got A's in both classes! So since I did so well I am going to take three classes this fall that way I graduate sooner. Yes, it sounds hectic just thinking about it but it will just be overwhelming for a few months. So Tony will be Super Dad!

I go back to work September 8th, I am looking forward to getting back into a routine.

Ok, I think that is enough of an update for now!

Here is the link I promised:
http://photos1.walmart.com/photolibrary/owned_view=owned_2009/

Isn't he adorable?

Here is a new picture of Zander. No new tricks except he is smiling and cooing more and more every day. We have his baptism this weekend and his Aunt Kalli is coming to visit on Friday from Portland. He is getting really excited to finally meet her. Everytime I tell Zander about Aunt Kalli he starts moving his legs and arms! :-) So it should be a fun week.

I keep forgetting to post this for readers who are around the Madison area. We have a good friend, Rod Timmerman who just opened a towing company in Madison - Liberty Towing. So if you are stranded, have an accident or lock your keys in your car. Here is who you should call. All the other towing companies will not give you the service Rod and Simon will! :-)

SAVE THIS INFORMATION in your PHONE:

Tel: 608-291-0707 or 1-866-332-1221

Email: rod@libertytowing.us

Web: http://www.libertytowing.us/

Smiley little guy!

Little Zander, is not so little anymore. He is really starting to let me say fill out. He is on the verge of having a beer belly or should I say a formula belly! He has started to smile and coo. So it has been fun to see finally some fun milestones. He loves laying underneath the playmat and he loves his vibrating chair. He sleeps in his crib now, so no more carseat in the crib. What a man! We are still going to the chiropractor but he has shown wonderful improvement he only has about three more adjustments.

I got rid of my maternity clothes this past weekend. I am very excited to be in normal clothes again, so much that I am back to being a shopaholic!

I am almost done with school for the semester so you probably won't see an update for a few weeks.
Here are two pictures from today, showing off his smile!