Trip To Build-A-Bear

We went to Build-A-Bear today and Zachary brought home a new friend! He named him Woof Woof and picked out his outfit. The whole drive home, he held him in his lap and petted his ears. He was talking and laughing every minute! They were having a good ol' time!

Big Hug!!!

Having Fun With His New Friend!

Zachary Laughing With Woof Woof!

Let's Color!!!

Brushing Daddy's Hair

Zachary has to do whatever we do. If we brush his hair...he has to brush ours. Here he is doing daddy's hair!

Playing Ball In The House

Okay, I know that we shouldn't play ball in the house, but it's cold outside!!! Zachary has a great arm and he loves to tackle! Uncle Brian taught him to yell "FUMBLE!" when he watches football! He must have watched a lot of sports in China because he loves them! He gets really close to the TV and yells things that I wish we could understand. I'm glad that his daddy will have someone to watch the game with....they are quite the pair!

Pushing His Bus Around

Here he is in the Halloween pajamas that Teri and Lucy got for him! So cute! He pushes his bus around the family room while Tom pushes around his plane. This can go on for hours, but it's funny to watch! When Tom makes the plane fly, the bus has to fly too! He imitates EVERYTHING!

What's With These Pajamas?

Grandma Oerter bought Zachary some footy pajamas. He loves them! We couldn't stop him from messing with the zipper and the feet....He appeared confused by the design! Hee hee hee!

Just Standing Around Looking Cute!

Zachary Just Cracks Himself Up!

I wish I could understand all that Zachary says....because he thinks he's hilarious! He is such a happy little boy!

Here We Are! Another Great Day!

He's just so darn cute!

Let's Play!

This is a typical pose for Zachary! He is always ready to play!

Big Day For Presents!

Zachary got 2 packages in the mail yesterday! One from Aunt Mary, Uncle Craig, Kyle and Kaitlyn. The other was from Mr and Mrs Adams. He was very excited!!! Thank you so much for thinking of our little guy!

Sesame Street Trance....

Dino-Mite!

Zachary looked so cute in his Dino-Mite shirt, I was teaching him to yell, "I'm Dino-Mite!!!" Mature of me, huh?

Who Put The Quarter In Zach???

After he took a 3 hour nap this afternoon, Zachary was wound up!

Morning Fun!

The day starts early in the Oerter house! Zachary wakes up ready to roll! We have a very specific routine...here goes....We get up at about 6 am. He cheers "YAY!" as we go downstairs. He needs his sippy cup filled with water. Then we have breakfast. Sometime in the middle of breakfast, he will inform me that he has to go potty. We go. Then he finishes his breakfast. After breakfast, he turns on the stereo so we can dance. #5 on the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse CD. This goes on for about 30 minutes. Sesame Street is next....then some puzzles....then mega blocks. After all is said and done, he goes to get my bag, shoes and coat and points to the door. Ready to go!!!

Zachary Went To The Doctor Today

Well, our little guy went to the pediatrician today and he was such a trooper! Dr Poulos was wonderful and so were all of the nurses at the office! Poor little guy got 3 shots, but as usual, he bounced back quickly. When we were leaving, he was waving goodbye and blowing kisses to everyone in the office!

I can't believe how lucky we are to have this little guy in our lives. He amazes me every day! I can't imagine what he has been through in his 2-1/2 years...and he is still so trusting and loving! His laughter and smiles are endless! His birth parents must have been wonderful and kind-hearted people to have created this child. It breaks my heart to know that they had to make the decision to trust his life to someone else. I think of them constantly.....they will forever be in our hearts and on our minds.

We have been so blessed with our son. Since the moment we saw his face, we loved him completely and without reservation. Throughout this journey, we have gone through every emotion.....but the joy is something that cannot be described. The love we feel for him is at times totally overwhelming. We are learning as we go...and I think that we are doing wonderfully as a family. Zachary has unlimited potential and I cannnot wait to see where life takes him!

He Sleeps....

It's not easy to run Zachary down! He's so full of energy! I'm sure that waking up at the crack of dawn helps! First he had a little tantrum...then he put his butt up in the air for a little nap!

Hot Chocolate! Yummy!

Daddy was nice enough to share some hot chocolate with his little buddy!

Who Shrunk Our Family???

Climbing on the Train

Pumpkin Patch

Today we went to the pumpkin patch! Here Zach is with some of his cousins!

So Much Going On!

Hauling a backpack, talking on the phone and doing a puzzle! Zachary is a very busy boy! He's so much fun to watch....always learning something new!

Another Great Day

Today we went to Grandma and Grandpa Oerter's house for a visit. When Zach's cousin Nick was done with school, we all headed to the Choo Choo for lunch. I love that place! So did Zachary! He loved the train and learned to say "Choo Choo"! He was full of giggles and smiles all day long, even though he didn't sleep much last night. He DID take a nap this afternoon though! We'll have to see if he sleeps all night tonight!

Always Having BIG FUN!!!!

Things are going great with Zachary! He's such a neat little boy! From the time he wakes up in the morning to the time he goes to sleep...he's always busy! Today we went to Monkey Joe's with close friends....it was a great time. It's one of those bounce house places created to wear kids out! Didn't work! He fell asleep in the van on the way home, but was ready to run when we got back home. Good grief!

I can't wait to see what tomorrow brings!

Always Running....

He never stops!

Playing Catch in the House

I know that we shouldn't play ball in the house....

Chatting on the Phone

Zachary LOVES to talk on the phone!

I Can't Believe He's Been Home For A Week!

It has been a week since we got back to the good ol' USA. I can't believe how well Zachary has adjusted...he is such an amazing little boy! We are so thankful to everyone that has supported us throughout this whole process. Tom and I know that we are very lucky to have so many wonderful people in our lives!

Zachary brings so much happiness to our world! His smile would light up any room and his laughter is contagious! He is trusting and loving....and we are so proud to be his parents.

New Car!

Zachary is shaking it so it will go! He just loves to play!

It's Chilly Here!

Zachary is not used to this chilly weather!!! Just last week, we were walking on the surface of the sun. Now the boy is wearing long sleeves, pants and socks! I can't wait for him to see snow for the first time!!!

First He Chooses His Music....

Then Zachary Heads To Funky Town!