Christmas 2006

Well we made it into our house by Christmas and everything went great. We are not completely settled in yet, but we are close. Now that Christmas is over we will be able to finish all the little things we need to do. It is so nice being in the house finally.
Christmas went well. Zack got just about every toy that the stores carry. We had to have a little talk with him about not acting spoiled and still being grateful for everything he has. We are making him go through all of his old toys and fill a box that he will donate to children who aren't as privileged as he is. He did not fight us on this. Logan enjoyed his first Christmas (I think). He got lots of toys too. He really needed toys though so it was good. He really stared at some of them, it was cute. I love Christmas, but it sure is crazy busy. The boys and
I went to church on the 24th (see the pic of Zack holding Logan) then Zack went to his Dad's. We did Christmas morning as a family at home then we went to Stephen's parents house for lunner (lunch and dinner combo). We live too far away from any of my family so sadly we didn't get to see any of my relatives, so there were lots of phone calls. We also had to use Christmas as a going away get together for Stephen's sister Melissa. She has taken a job in Denver, CO and left this morning. She didn't have much time from the time the job was offered to when she needs to start so it was pretty sudden. We are sure going to miss her!!!!!!!! We wish her all the best of luck with her move and her new position.

Logan Update:
On the 21st Logan went to the Dr. for his 2 month follow up. He is doing really well. He had to get a shot =( and cried. He is growing like a little weed. He is 10lbs 4oz now. That puts him in the 50th % for his age in weight. He is 24 1/4 " long which also puts him at 50th % for length. When he was born he was only in the 10th % all around, so he is really catching up. He is smiling a lot now when you talk to him. He is also cooing. We are waiting to hear that first little giggle still. He still doesn't have any hair. He is still a bit fussy at times, but we decided to stop the medicine because it didn't make a big enough difference. We watched a video on colic that seemed to give good technique for calming that seems to be working.

We hope you had a great Christmas and that you were as blessed as we were. Enjoy the pictures below!!

In the HOME stretch

Well, our house is done!!! We are signing the paper work tomorrow and Thursday and are supposed to get the keys on Thursday or Friday. We did a walk through last Thursday and pointed out all the things that we wanted fixed. We were supposed to sign some paper that day, but they weren't ready. We are so excited. I am itching to get Chirstmas decorations up and I have had to wait until we are moved in.
Logan is doing good. He had to go to the Dr. last Friday because he has been really fussy and vomits after every feeding. The Dr. had us monitor this over the last month and things just didn't improve. I finally had enough and took him it. Dr. Valdez thinks it is acid reflux and put him on Zantac for it. It seems to have helped some. He doesn't vomit as much. He is still fussy, but I am thinking he is just going to be that way. At the appointment he weighed 9lbs 4ozs. He is getting so big so fast. I can't believe he is already 6 1/2 weeks old already. That just doesn't seem possible.
Zack is doing pretty good. He and I have both been sick this week. He caught a cold and passed it on to me. I kept him home from school the last two days to recooperate. I should have made him go though, all he did was play. He is upset because he has been having to stay away form Logan while he is sick. We have managed to keep Logan cold free so far. I guess that when the Mom is sick she passed antibodies through breast milk and the baby usually doesn't catch the illness. Good deal, I don't think I have the energy for a sick baby right now.
I hope you are all enjoying the holiday season. I wish I could see the all of you that I am so far away from!!! I miss you all!!