My Giraffe J.J.

This is Zack's new favorite. We have named him J.J. This was a gift given at my baby shower

by my mom - Grandma. Thanks Grandma for this wonderful gift. Zack loves it!

What a little cutie!

This is a great picture to show most of his teeth!

Sorry the video is sideways. I can't figure out how to rotate it. But, it is too cute not to share (except for my commentary - ignore that!!!)

The best medicine!

Since the last time!

Since I have posted on the blog last, a lot has happened in the Thornton world. Here are a few of those things.

• Zack has had his 2nd ear infection, and highest fever so far!
• Mommy survived kidney stones! There is another one that I am waiting to pass - oh what joy!
• Zack is completely on the bottle - we lasted 10 months of nursing!!
• Since he is strictly on formula, he has gained 3 lbs. He is now in the 20's finally!
• He has cut 2 more teeth - 8 and counting.
• Zack turned 10 months old (pictures are coming soon)
• Zack is almost crawling.
• He is clapping and gets very excited when we say "yeah"!!

He is always smiling - even when he is sick.

Here he is in the crawling position. He is scooting ALL OVER the house, but not quite crawling.

Mommy and Zack. We are both feeling much better!

Zack learned how to play the guitar with Daddy. They make such pretty music together.

He has figured out how to get through the gate when it is not closed! He was so proud of himself, and a little mischievous, can you tell???

Zack and Daddy were also in a wedding a few weeks ago. Kris' brother Joey, and his fiance Robin had a beautiful wedding. Didn't my boys look so handsome?
Oops, Mommy forgot to take out the pacifier before he went down the isle!

Zack and MeMe

Pappy and Little Man

The Thornton family

Being silly with Nanny

Also, I made my first baby food!! This neat grinder does all the work for you. I made carrots and peaches. He did not like either - I think it was the different texture - but hopefully he will start liking it soon, because it sure is a lot cheaper to make it yourself!

AND - Zack has become more and more of a little entertainer and comedian! He makes us laugh daily. What a blessing he has been to our lives.

We hope everyone is doing well! We miss you and love you.

He finally said MAMA!!!

Music Classes

Every Monday morning Zack and I are taking music classes. We, along with a few other moms and children, listen to music, play with instruments, sing and listen to different rhythms. Zack has a wonderful teacher and loves going to music lessons each week. (Last week, Mommy wasn't able to take Zack - so Daddy took him. They had a lot of fun!)

At the end of music class, Ms. Rebecca lets all the children play with her mini baby grand pianos (there is also a pink one for the little girls). Zack loves this little piano and plays the most beautiful music!!! This will be a famous picture some day when he is a well know pianist!!

MOM - stop taking my picture, I am busy!

9 months (and a couple of weeks) old!

What a cutie! Doesn't that smile just melt your heart!

Check out our 5th tooth!!

We are still alive and well!