2nd Annual Orlando Trip

Downtown Disney

Zach munching on some Cheerios at the pool side

Zach loved the water. It was so much fun playing with him.

One year ago, The Barlows and Us went to Orlando, just the four of us. Man how things have changed in a year. We have both since had baby boys. This vacation was a lot slower pace than the last, but just as fun. Sam and Zach are going to be best friends, whether they like it or not.

Here we are in front of the Universal Ball and no we did not go to the park. Just went to the City Walk. We thought two little ones at an amusement park did not sound like fun for anyone.

Zach and Chris' first time in the baby pool.

Ready for fun in the sun!

Toledo Zoo

Toledo Zoo was having a free day in honor of National Tourism Week. And we thought, who could pass up a free trip to the Zoo. This was Zach's first time to a Zoo. I will admit, he is still so little to understand. But I had a great time.

Zach with the Elephants

More Elephants. This is Zach in rare form. He usually will smile as soon as the camera comes out. Of course he wouldn't smile when I am in the picture with him.

Zach checking out the Sea Outers

Spring Time

Smiling away. I think he is so glad that it is finally warm enough to go outside.

Poor Mr. Frog gets a lot of abuse from Zach

The CD rack has been in the main room where Zach has been rolling all around. Just this week he finally discovered how cool the CD case can be. We knew it was only a matter of time.

Isaac came over to play

We went to Red Robin the other night and Zach discovered a balloon. He loved looking at it. He finally got a big red one of his own. That is all we wanted to do was play with the balloon at dinner. Which is a huge blessing. Going out to eat isn't like it use to be with a little one. Then we put him in the car and he started to bite the balloon, so we took it away for the car ride home. Oh man did we hear about it. This is the first time he has ever protested us taking something away from him. This is a picture of him finally getting to play with it at home.

Going for a walk. This is what he is constantly doing, chewing on things.

Easter

Zach loved the grass in his Easter basket


Zach with his first Easter basket

The boys in their Easter Church clothes getting ready to go to church. Of course I was working that day. I was sad I missed it, but Chris did a great job taking pictures and keeping me updated while I was working.

Michigan Football Locker Room

The Michigan Football Locker Room was open to the public for the first time in a while on Saturday. Chris and Zach waited with friends in a cold, long line to see it. It was a great experience and neat to see.

Here are the boys getting warm in the tunnel at Crisler Arena.

Ben Quinn and Zach in the locker room. Both of them are huge for their age. We are joking that they will be in the locker room one day playing for Michigan.

Michigan Stadium

"The Big House"

Balboa Island, California

Last minute trip to California.

I worked a night shift Saturday into Sunday, then I came home and slept till 1. Chris woke me up and asked if I wanted to go join my family in California. Three hours later I was on a plane to California. It was so much fun. Great to be with family and have warm weather.

Zach slept for the whole flight from Chicago to LAX. He was a dream. It didn't hurt that the seat next to me was empty. When I arrived, Taylor was waiting at the gate and told me that Natalie had just decided to join us as well. She was getting a flight the next morning. Crazy!

Disneyland with the Family.

We were missing Dad (at a business meeting) and Bradford (on his mission).

Chris and James (working at home)
As you can see in the photo, Marquel has on Tinker Bell wings. She would not take them off the whole trip. She loves Tink.

Zach's first time to Disneyland. He was good for about 5 hours and then had it. I would have to say pretty good for a 7 month old. His favorite ride was Pirates of the Caribbean.


Zach got to take a ride in Marquel's Pink Stroller so she could sleep. He is doing his kissy face, which he either is doing this or smiling. Silly kid.

Marquel's nap time at Disneyland

Ferry ride over to Newport Beach

Emily, Natalie and Hunter

Zach's first time at the beach

Checking out the sand. He loved to play with it and eat it.

First time in the ocean. It was freezing. He didn't mind it at all. In fact he started crying when I took him out. He got in up to his waist. He loved to watch the kids run in and out with the waves. What a brave little kid. It took me a good 10 minutes to get all the way in.

Marquel and Zach at dinner. Marquel wasn't too sure about Zach. He kept steeling her menu and crayons. He thought it was really funny.

It was so much fun staying on Balboa Island. We would walk the island at least twice a day. Here we are on one of our walks.

We had so much fun, back to reality work and cold weather.

7 Months Old

Better late than never. While Cordie was babysitter Zach, she took some pics. It was perfect because I was just over 7 months old. She did such a great job. The middle one is him doing the downward dog yoga move. Thanks Cordie for the great pics.

Taking a Walk

We took Zach for a walk the other day and it got cold, so we covered him up the best we could. We thought that Zach would want to stay warm, but ......

Zach always has to be able to see what is happening, so he found a way.

6 Teeth!!!

That's right - Zach just had tooth number 6 poke through the other day. That is two on the bottom and four on the top. He can now bite, he hasn't bit himself yet, but he loves to try to bite anything he can.

We can't get a picture of the top ones, but he loves to show off the bottom ones.

6 Month Photo Shoot

Zach had some pictures taken at six months. They looked great! Thanks Jessica for doing such a great job!

Moving

A lot has happened this past March and we have been a little slow posting on the blog. We found a house to live in for the next three years in Michigan and moved into it. No pictures yet, but we will have some when we get all moved in.

Moving Day - It was ten dollars more to get the big truck - well worth it. Thanks to all who came and helped us move.

Getting ready to move, we found out that Zach sure likes to play with boxes.