zackary and dad singing

sadie and zackary

Sadie has not always been a fan of Zackary and is having to learn how to share the lap she had claimed as hers.  She has quickly learned to keep track of him and make sure we are taking care of him.  If he cries when he's in his crib she runs in there to find him and runs out to get you to make sure you're coming to get him.  Anytime we leave and come back she has to check his carseat to make sure he's in there. 

The other day it was pretty warm outside so I bundled Zackary up and took him with me when I took Sadie out.  He loved it and so did she because we got to spend a little more time outside rather than run out and run back in!

the cutest baby ever

These are all just random pictures that were too cute not to share!

He looked so cute in this little hat but did not like it!  We tried to get a picture and this was the best we got.

Where is Zackary?  We were laughing when we took this because he totally blended in to his swing.

merry christmas

Christmas was a lot different at our house this year.  We both felt like we got the best gift we could ever be given about a month earlier so we didn't do much.  We didn't even wrap our presents.  Jeff bought his own gift and I bought mine.  It was a great day spending time with each other, our sweet little boy and our friends!

a bunch of firsts

First time in the Carseat!

He didn't seem to mind it then, but sure doesn't like it now. Atleast when you strap him in.  Then when we go somewhere he only cries when we stop. Even at stoplights or stop signs when we're only there for two seconds.  It's actually pretty funny, almost like an on off switch.

First Bath at Home!

He loves to have his hair washed and it goes curly when it's wet.  As soon as it's dry it's right back to being straight and crazy, but so cute!

First Haircut at two weeks old!

First Airplane Ride!

He was two and a half weeks old when we got to go home.  He was so good on the airplane.  He slept most of the time and didn't cry once.  Nobody even knew there was a baby on board!

First time going to Church!

He looked so handsome in his little church outfit!  Our ward was so excited to meet him and couldn't get over how cute he is and his great hair!  He was really good too and never made a sound during sacrament meeting.

miracles

This angel has been hanging in our room for a couple of years. I hung it there so it could remind me that miracles do happen. Every time I would look at it, it would either give me hope or make me sad becaue I questioned whether I would ever really receive a miracle.  I always tried hard to have faith and believe but it wasn't always easy.  We had been on the waiting list for adoption for over a year and a half and had not been contacted by anyone.

On October 19, 2009 I got a phone call from our caseworker saying there is a birthmother who is considering you to be the parents of her baby.  I couldn't believe how calm I was, like it was an every day thing that was happening.  We began e-mailing her and immediately felt a strong connection.  Two days later we got a phone call from her that would change our lives forever.  She wanted us to be the parents of her baby.  Oh and by the way she said "I'm due Nov 17 and It's a boy!"  We were in shock and so excited!

The next month was a blur as we continued to get to know her and the birthfather and tried to get ready to bring home a baby. We left for Utah on Nov 11 and were so excited to finally meet our birthmother and birthfather.  We were so nervous to meet them but didn't need to be because they are amazing people.  The baby was born Nov 19 and was placed with us Nov 21.  We stayed in Utah until Dec 4 when we finally got to come home with our sweet little miracle baby boy.

 

Miracles DO happen to those who believe!

Now every time I look at this angel it doesn't make me sad it reminds me of my sweet little baby boy and his amazing angel birthmom!

introducing zackary

Zackary Rhett

Born November 19, 2009

6 lbs. 3 oz.

18 inches long

We love his hair and cute feet that seemed so big when he was born.

Our sweet birthmom, Yvette.

These two pictures were taken at the time of placement. What an amazing spirit that was there and I'm still amazed there were so few tears.  I know we were all being watched over and given extra comfort for this special moment.  We love you, Yvette!!

creativity

I love to be creative!  It doesn't matter if I'm using paper, paint, wood, stamps, or fabric, I love to see what I can come up with.  I wanted to share a few of the latest things I've created.

These are coasters.

I made this frame for my friend who had just had a baby girl.  She loved it!

dewey beach

Last month we spent a week at the beach with our good friends Peter and Sarah and their kids. We stayed in a little beach house that was about a 2 minute walk to the beach. Everyday we would get up eat breakfast and head to the beach. We had so much fun!! Here are a few of the highlights in pictures.

The sunrise the first day we were there.

Our first time on the Boardwalk. There were so many cute little shops and lots of yummy food. French fries, carmel popcorn, and soft serve ice cream cones which ended up being our favorite. I think we went back 3 or 4 times while we were there for ice cream!! The benches were really cool because you could move the top back and forth if you wanted to look at the beach or watch the people on the boardwalk. There were some very interesting people to watch!

Every day the boys would build a sandcastle, but they weren't just orindary sandcastles. They had tunnels through them that you could roll a golf ball through. It was fun to see what the little boys would imagine and watch the big boys make it. They came up with some pretty amazing sandcastles.

This last one turned out to be Jeff's favorite. One guy stopped on his way walking past and said it was the best sandcastle on the beach!!

Jeff and Cameron relaxing after a hard days work.

The last day I was sitting on the sand and they decided to build the castle around me. They built the sand around me so I had a chair and then did tunnels that went around and underneath me. I had sand everywhere on me by the time they were finished but the little boys thought it was great fun!!


We were able to take Sadie with us and she had such a great time too!

Peter had a balloon rocket launcher that he would shoot balloons in the air and the kids would chase them. Sadie decided to join in on the fun, which is weird because she never chases anything outside. She wore herself out pretty quick!

This is our new favorite picture of Sadie.

Tiffany and Laney at the beach. We were watching Sadie run around and wear herself out and Jeff took this picture.

Going to the beach!

We didn't want to leave! It was a much needed vacation and great to get away from everything! Good friends, Good food, Good scenery, Good times, Great FUN!

Come visit and we'll take you there!