Dish Duty

Zachary has taken on a few more little chores as part of his routine. He has been very helpful with washing and drying the dishes and helps put things in the trash. It is so cute, because we can see that he truly takes pride in helping us!

New Snack Idea

Zachary has become quite creative with his snacks. This one made me laugh!

Finally!

On our list of things to do before baby Zacharina's arrival is to get Zachary going down the steps. Ever since he learned to go up the steps, he has refused to go down on his hands & knees (like most babies would), so it has been quite a challenge to teach him the "grown up" way to go downstairs. Anyway, this week, he has finally accomplished this goal!!

While painstakingly slow (mostly due to curiosity and frequent pit stops), he is very competent. Here he is getting a half-time pep talk from Daddy.

Notice the intensity in his face. I don't know where he gets that. Ha!

Halloween

Zachary had a good time this year for Halloween. We went to our church Fall Family Night, where he got to ride a pony!

He started off a little crooked...!

Look, only 1 hand on the saddle!

This was a good-sized inflatable for little ones...and Emma jumped with Zachary.

We took him to trick-or-treat at 1 house on our street. He walked right up...but I think it was more about seeing the dogs than getting the candy!

It's a Girl!!

Well, it's official! Zachary has a little sister! We are thrilled!! This very moment, Todd's upstairs giving Zachary a bath and I can hear him singing (perhaps subconsciously?) "Butterfly Kisses." I love it!! And at dinner, we talked with Zachary...who is now saying, "zister." Here are some pictures of our sweet girl. (Labeled for Grandpa, of course)