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.

Halloween

Elle made a great Lion, crawling around and roaring and she even left the hood on the entire time! She had a really fun night.

August - October updates

Thing going on...

1. If you did not know, we are having another baby. He (according to the ultrasound technician) is due January 12 or 14 , 2008. We are all very excited. Jo is doing well but is having trouble getting comfortable.

2. Noah Aaron Pruss, son of Aaron and Jen Pruss was delivered via c-section on Friday, October 5th, 2007. He came home Sunday morning and all are reportedly doing well.

3. Elle continues to shock and awe us. Climbing on everything including chairs, couches, beds, playscapes, etc. She is quick to go both up and down the stairs. Loves kicking and throwing various toys around. She has also taken a liking to the bike trailer. I am so pleased she enjoys riding in it now.

4. We took Elle to an Apple Orchard for fresh apples and cider. We also took a wagon ride around. Elle was not terribly excited about this at first but warmed up to it after a few minutes.

5. I am still in school. I have two classes this fall and two more in the winter and that is it. Very exciting. Just in time to start looking for another job because my employment with Pfizer is scheduled to end in June 2008.

There are many pictures to update. I hope to get them up soon.

Until later...

It's Daddy's Birthday!

We'll celebrate when he gets home from work, we got Balloons for him! Ok, so really they are for Elle but it is because it's Jason's birthday.

Weekend away

Elle went on her first visit to Caseville this past weekend. We (jo and elle) went up with Grandma and Aunt Karen and Jake, Uncle Dick came up for a few hours with Lucky too. We all only went down to the water once, but when her shoes and socks came off she went running right towards it. It was a little cool outside so she didn't get to do any swimming or actual play time in the water this time. We did do some shopping and Elle now has her own Caseville t-shirt that she can wear when daddy wears his sweatshirt!

Diver down

Elle has been taking swim lesson at the Livonia Rec Center. This last Monday (July 9, 2007) she did her first dive. She was not exactly what I would call thrilled...but she at least kept playing in the water. We have a couple of lessons left. Let's see what else she can do.

Toddler

So on July 4th Elle turned 18 months old. Officially a toddler in our minds. From what I hear from Johanna... Elle took it to heart! She was wild crazy on July 5th. Into everything should could find and was just a whirlwind of activity.

I hope to have Johanna up and running on the blog and pictures very soon. So this will hopefully lead to more regular updates.

Until then...

Welcome!

Welcome to the new blog location!

Although I like the style and layout of the old blog it is too slow. I hope the performance of the new blog space is better.

The pictures are being re-located as well. This will give everyone the option of purchasing prints of their favorites.

More to follow....