Future Wolverine???

Elle is a big fan of her new University of Michigan shirt. Looks like we might have a future Wolverine on our hands.

Go Blue!!!

Zach's 2 Week Check-up

Zach had his two week checkup this past week. The doctor said he is doing great and they don't need to see him until his 2 month visit.

We are very blessed to be so healthy. Looking forward to spring and getting Zach out into the yard and going for walks.

A few new pictures have been uploaded to Shutterfly. Go on...take a look!!

Shower

Elle took her first shower today. Not sure if we can call it a success or not. She did get clean but she also cried the whole time.

We'll keep working on taking showers and hopefully she will begin to enjoy them.

Belly Buttons

Zach decided to be rid of the remainder of his umbilical cord in just 6 days. Elle's stayed for almost 2 weeks.

Different already...

2 Year check-up

Elle had her two year check up yesterday. She passed with flying colors. She is just about 50% on height, weight and head circumference. The doctor says Elle is doing all the physical and mental things she should be doing.

Elle did get the first of a two part series of Hepatitis A vaccinations. The good news is that the 2nd shot won't happen for another year. Whoo-hoo!!!

Happy Birthday Elle - Turning Two!!!

Elle turned two on 04-Jan-2008!!! We hope she understands later in life that we had no choice but to postpone her birthday celebration because of Zachary's arrival. She was a great sport the entire day. She was rushed out of the house to go pick up Grandma Pruss so we could all go see Johanna and Zach at the hospital. We played/visited at the hospital for a couple of hours and then went home for a nap. After napping we grabbed a quick bite and went back to the hospital for another visit. We then drove Grandma home and then went home ourselves.

She is not terribly interested in Zach at the moment. Understandable, as he really isn't capable of doing much right now. I am confident she will come to love him as much as we do.

Elle certainly enjoyed her christmas and birthday presents though. Some new Wegdits arrived (you should buy them from here), along with some new blocks, books, clothes, and assorted toys.

Johanna and I are just amazed at how big she is and how much she understands. She performs some new extraordinary feat almost daily. What a wonder. We both marvel at how old she looks when she lies down on the floor to color.

Our love to all.

JAP, JEP, EMP, ZAP

New addition!!

We're very excited to welcome Zachary Allen to the world. He arrived 03-Jan-2008 at 12:15pm. He came in at 20" long and weighed 8lbs. 10oz.

Mother and son are home and are doing very well. (Resting quietly as I write this)

We hope to have additional pictures uploaded soon. But for now, this one will have to suffice.