Fairmont

Murray's parents have a time share in Fairmont and we were lucky enough to be able to go with them for part of their week last week.  Zach was a real trooper he went golfing and hiking up to the Hoodoos with us.  Murray's parents were also able to watch Zach a little so we could have a break.  It was a wonderful weekend away in the mountains.

Murray golfing

Me golfing
   
Zach golfing




The Hoodoos from the bottom.

Zach and I hiking.




Sam at the top (can you see her)?

Murray and Zach

Murray's parents




The view from the top.

Happy long weekend.   

Happy Mother's Day

This Mother's Day I have a whole new appreciation for all those Moms out there!  I hope you all enjoyed your day.

As for my first Mother's Day it was really busy but really nice.  We arrived home from Fairmont late Saturday night.  Then my cousin and her husband from Calgary stopped in for a visit on Sunday.  I haven't seen her since she had her daughter Danika in July last year so that was really nice.  My grandparents stopped in after church for tea. Plus my Mom, brother, and sister were also here.  We had a informal BBQ (that Murray cooked) and then I had to say good-bye to my sister as she had to leave for the airport.   

With my sister gone its just Zach and I during the day again.  I am really going to miss her, its going to be awhile before we are going to be able to get together again and that made saying good-bye even harder this time.

Despite the sad good -bye it was a really great day!

Zach and I on our first Mother's Day




The Crew




My spoiled little brother and his two big sisters.

Happy Monday

I will try to post some Fairmont pictures soon.

Babies!!!

Just a quick post.  I am suppose to be packing for our trip to Fairmont Hot Springs.  This picture is so cute I just had to share.

Went for Zach's 6 week check up today at the midwife clinic and everything is great.  We have a very healthy baby I am happy to report.  It was also the last time my group was to meet (all the women in my prenatal class who were due to have babies around my due date).  Zach was the oldest (he came first) and the last baby of the group came only 12 days ago.  Hard to believe they had almost the same due date.  It was a great get together everyone had a chance to introduce the new members of their families and share their birth stories.

At the end of the visit we lined up all the babies on the couch to take a picture.  Here is the result.




5 boys and 3 girls.

Zach was the biggest can you see him squishing the  poor little baby to the left of him?

Interesting fact:  All the women who were having their second babies had the same sex baby as their first (and second). Both new moms had boys (myself included of course).

Happy Wednesday.
We are off to Fairmont...if I ever finish packing that is.

New Mom Neglects Blog...

Okay so sorry I have not posted lately.  As I have posted before the days just seem to get away from me. 

This is Zach's one month post (5 days late).

To celebrates Zach's one month birthday we walked over to the health unit to have him weighed.  I am happy to report he is 10lbs 3ozs and 22 inches long...in other words he is growing like a bad weed.  It seems like just this past week Zach has become much stronger and much more alert.  He is starting to hold his head up a little and real seems to be focusing in on the faces of the people who hold him.  April 27th he looked right at me and smiled an intentional smile (Murray and Sam were both there to witness it)  but we have not yet been able to catch any smiling on camera.It all seems to be going by too fast! 

My sister flew in on Sunday so we have been spending a lot of time with her.  So happy to have her company and help. 

Zach has learned to take a bottle every once in a while so I am starting to get a little more sleep.  Good news all around.

Zach at one month

Zach and his Auntie Sam.

Happy Wednesday!

Days Go By...

Honestly a day goes by so fast here at home.  Zach and I really don't get too much done in a day. Lunch, a shower, and a nap are really productive days.  We are, however, really enjoying each other's company which I think is the important thing right now. 

Had an afternoon photo session yesterday.  This is what we came up with.

Sleepy




Mad




Surprised




The Money Shot!




We welcome visitors.  So if you are in the area and what to pop by please do.

Happy Tuesday.

Newborn Photos

Of course the follow up to a maternity session with Sandra would include newborn pics only a few weeks later.  Thanks Sandra for coming over only a few hours from getting back from your vacation.






 

I love this last picture.  When Zachary is older I will pull it out and say "I remember when you were so small you could fit IN your bookshelf!"

Zachary and I are just going to try to get through our first day home without Daddy.

Happy Monday!

Babymooning

The last two weeks since Zachary has been born have honestly gone by in a blur.  We have spent hours learning how nurse, sleeping, visiting, and just getting to know our son.  I can't even count how many hours we both have spent just staring at him.  Every time he does something new one of us will call the other from one side of the house to come and see.  We are truly mesmerized and blessed.

Its been so amazing to have Murray home these last two weeks, the real test will be Monday when he goes back to work...YIKES!

Some pics.

Cute Eh?

Happy Saturday.