Christmas 2010

We had a wonderful Christmas this year. I think the thing that made it so amazing, was the fact that Zachary could truly appreciate everything and understand the excitement of Santa and presents!! Although he still does not know the idea of Christmas and why Santa comes, he still enjoyed it to the fullest. We started our Christmas celebration on Thursday at Kenilworth Mall to see the train garden.

We (Jason and I) have seen the trains before, but not from a child's view, which made this year all the more fun! Zachary just stood there and was so excited as he watched all the trains rush by. There were also buttons you could press to make different things move, so of course we walked around the entire thing twice so he could press every button! I was shocked at how he could actually walk right up - with no trouble - usually it is VERY busy! It is probably the first time I 'let go' and watched as he walked up to the glass all by himself while I stood behind and watched. My little boy is growing up so fast!

On Christmas Eve we went to my parents house and also got to see Paka and Lois, which I love. Every year I require a generation photo of Paka, mom, Zachary and I!! As you can see - I didn't include the photo in this blog, Zachary didn't care to participate!! Dinner as always was amazing, and I watched my night of putting a train together with my husband slip away as my husband and my dad downed wine, quantro and port together! But, that is their thing - so I was prepared! Poor mom was so sick - not fun to be ill during the holidays!

We did manage to get in a family photo though - too bad I was having a bad hair day and a five head! But at least Zachary was smiling! 9:45pm rolled around, and Zachary was still wide awake - so I decided it was time to leave and get the little man home for bed to get ready for Santa.

Christmas morning was soooo much fun! Not exactly what I was expecting as a reaction from Zachary - but very cute!

Basically, he came down with Jason, ran full speed into the living room, and stopped dead in his tracks. He looked at everything and seemed very confused. He then proceeded to point everything out to up before he dove right in!

It didn't take long though until he was in his new car, smiling and driving. He also did exactly what I thought he would do - he drove his car to the train, and just sat in the car as he watched the train go round and round! A big thanks to Nana and Papa for his train table - otherwise I don't know where we would have put it!

As soon as he got up from his nap, he was on the floor watching his trains some more. I think the train was more exciting for Jason - as Zachary slept, Jason took all the extra tracks and built a huge train track over our entire downstairs - Zachary LOVED it!

I truly had no idea how much Zachary loved trains till this year. It seems like he sleeps and breathes them. He talks about his train all day, as he is going to bed, and the first thing out of his mouth when he wakes up!

Our family also helped in the train obsession with more trains and more tracks - so everyday, Zachary and I have built a separate track on the floor to play with.

What a great Christmas and I can not wait till next year. I really have no idea how Santa is going to 'up' himself next year - but I'm eager to see!!

The Big Birthday Bash!

It's amazing how much I let this childrens birthday party get to me! I was so worried that everything had to go perfect that I litterally was having dreams about it with the weeks leading up! All and all, it was a great time! We had a total of 12 kids there - 10 that were old enough to participate in all the activities. Zachary was a complete and utter little ham - he must have known it was all about him. The family was the first to arrive, and Zachary went right over to the trampoline and started jumping, screaming and laughing - anything to get everyones attention!

Throughout the party, Zachary had 'Happy Birthday' sung to him approximatly 5 times! The teacher was great too. The kids were all very involved. They sang songs, marched in a parade, made a choo choo train, climbed the candle and made a pretend birthday cake!

However, I think the highlight for all of the children during the activity time was bubbles and the parachute. Screaming, laughing, running - all went crazy!

But it all comes down to the cake right? About 4 or 5 months ago, I decided that I wanted to do an airplane theme for his birthday, and Jason was determined to be the one to make it. So I found him a pattern to follow, and three hours before the party was to begin, Jason began to assemble the cake - I would be lying if I said I wasnt nervous!

All in all I think everything was a success, it was a great party, and Zachary and all the kids seemed to have a good time. Now, time to relax till I begin to early plan birthday party number 3!!

My little boy is 2!

I can't believe it has been two years since Zachary blessed my life. Yesterday was his birthday, and we had all kinds of stuff planned - along with letting him get pretty much anything he wanted!! First thing was Santa. He screamed with excitement in the line, smiled large when it was his turn next, and walked right up to him. I was so excited - a good picture perhaps? NOPE! The second he sat in Santa's lap, he started begging for mommy and daddy, with both hands out! Of course we bought the picture though, really kinda had to - memories!
After that we came home, relaxed, napped and then off to pick out his fish tank for his room! We came home with two fish which he loves so much! All he wants to do is look at them and feed them. If he is not in his room looking at them, he is downstairs asking to go look at them! We definitely got him a great birthday gift!
That night, we went to Steve and Sara's for dinner and cake. I made Zachary a cake with fish candies all over it. He LOVED it - not the cake part though! He loved the candies and the icing only! He would simply stick his finger in the icing and eat it. Sugar Rush!!
Next week is his birthday party, and I cant wait. Lots of little kids, running around, and celebrating my amazing baby boy!

No Mommy!

Yes, those are the words that I hear on an HOURLY basis. Terrible twos, here we come. Sometimes I just want to pull out my hair. Here is a typical conversation:

Me: Zachary, you want to go take a bath?

Zachary: NO!

Me: Then what do you want to do?

Zachary: I want to take a bath

So I'm confused, does no mean yes? But, all in all, life is better than we could have imagined. Tomorrow he is 2 years old! I can not believe how fast the time has flown by. We have decided to buy him a fish tank for his room with 2 goldfish. He seems to be very excited about having fish in his room. He does a very good job with his Betta fish in the family room. Always telling us that he wants to feed him, every morning. Its amazing how responsible a 2 year old can actually be.

I plan on taking lots of pictures, but they will come at another time. No computer to upload them to at this time - but soon. As for now, here are two professional photos we had taken - ENJOY!