Baby Boxer Numero Dos

Little Z man has some BIG changes coming to his life. Thus far (as you can see from this sweet video) he is just fine with it.... however, we have a feeling, come next April... he may not feel exactly the same about the little intruder in his world.

With life comes many great surprises and we welcome this one with love and only hope he or she will bring half the joy that the little Z man has brought to our lives.

Three Languages in Mexico

At 15 months old this little world traveler is starting to really express himself with words in English, Spanish, and sign language. He wants to communicate so desperately, he sometimes runs all kinds of words (and sounds) together. Mommy's favorite is when he sees a tasty treat unexpectedly (like a cookie - which he clearly knows how to say in English, Spanish and sign language) and gets so excited, he starts moving his hands around his body so fast, doing every sign he knows that he looks like a baseball coach signaling the next play! It is so hysterical.

For now, the most popular words seems to be "thank you" or "gracias." It is very sweet. If you hand him anything, he says, "thank you!" Other favorites are; agua, ball, book, de nada, kitchen, bottle, up, down, outside, dado (short for cuidado - careful/watch out) hot, ven, and choo choo. It is also unbelievable how much he understands. We've had to start spelling certain things already. For instance, if mommy and daddy are talking about the plans for the day, or something we are going to do later, and Z hears... he will start repeating that word (like "outside") over and over and over and over again.... until you take him outside to play.

In September we packed our bags again and headed to Puerto Vallarta with the the Escue (Keeney) family and Aunt Mo Mo. Z got lots of sweet cuddly time with his Aunt Mo Mo, who he loves so much. We happened to be there on Mexican Independence day, which was loads of fun. Ellery (AKA "Ello" if you are Z) and Zain had so much fun. They got to pet a baby donkey and see mariachis (Z's favorite), dancing, and eat lots of yummy Mexican food.

He has always loved the water and the ocean is no exception. The warm waters of Banderas Bay was one big playground for the Z man. Our timeshare has fantastic kiddie pools too, so we spend most of the days in the water one way or another. They have a great water garden area that has shooting up fountains that Zain and Ellery ran through for hours.

Z also got to see beach volleyball for the first time. He was SO fascinated that he stood perfectly still for like an hour just observing the game. Two days later, at the pool, he amazed mommy and daddy by placing his hands in perfect volleyball form to return (well attempt to return) a thrown ball to daddy.