Where do I keep all these gold stars?

Some of you know that Zachary, for the first time, slept through the night last week(Tuesday, October 9, 2007). He went to bed around 8-8:30 and slept until 5:00 am. I did the customary wake up at 1:00 am, 3:00 am then at 4:30, finally thought this isn't right. So I walked (briskly) into his room, checked for breathing (repeatedly) then just waited for him to get up, I couldn't believe what was going on and I couldn't help but wonder when will he get up, it can't be that much longer, right? While I enjoyed his sleeping, my peace of mind enjoyed him getting up as well.

Now that I knew what was going on I was EXCITED and ready to sleep the whole next night, but of course he was up every 3 hours for the next couple of days. Oh well! At least he did it once, but wait..............

It wasn't much longer that we had to wait because Sunday, Monday, Tuesday AND Wednesday this week he has slept from 8-8:30 to 5:00 am, and actually last night was more like 8:45-6:00 am!!. I forgot to add that he doesn't even cry when he wakes up. He just lies in bed smiling and kicking.

Don't worry, I know how lucky I am.

Back dating and more posts.

The reason I have yet to send this out to the masses (and by masses, I mean everyone we KNOW), is because I am trying to add a few more entries on the last couple of week. I should have it completed by the weekend. To add on to that, this is a private blog, it is not avalable to the general public, you must be invited to view. This is mostly for me to keep a journal of our life. Not to entice crazy people to become obsessed with us, we have enough trouble with our friends obsessions (i kid, I kid).

Clean Carpets, but who is going to move all this furniture?

As part of our lease renewal with our townhome complex we were able to get our carpets cleaned for free (much needed after two years). I was very excited about this as we were expecting to pay a couple hundred dollars to have it done. Yes this is a lot, but with Zach probably moving pretty soon, you can't be too safe. One negative of this discounted cleaning was that I had to move all the furniture, not ideal, but at least we had space to store it. (Store=in the kitchen, bathrooms and on beds)

this is what the kitchen looked like, as well as our bedroom.

The carpets look much better!

Chatty Zach-y

Zach decided to share all of his secrets today and lucky me, I caught it all on video.

Now if I could just figure out what he was saying.

Does this question ever get old?

So I know this happens in every family, but I can't help but laugh at this picture of my cousins, Harry and Ryan.

The eternal question is.......................................

"Who is taller?",

Harry and Ryan are both potentially still growing, well at least Ryan probably is (sorry, Har). It is funny though because Erin and I were doing the same thing only a few days earlier while in Pennsylvania and Texas. I think this one can probably be solved though as we both stopped growing about 10 years ago!

Ryan may be at the disadvantage having less hair....................

Welcome Baby Boy Teti!

Our newest cousin was born today at 8 pounds and 13 ounces to the Teti Family. Since none of my Hamilton cousins have decided to join us yet in having babies (Bill and Danielle just jumped on board the wedding wagon), Michelle and Mark were kind enough to make sure Zach has a friend at future family functions.

We are still waiting on a name. But we can't wait to meet Baby Boy Teti!

Update: Here is little Dean Teti with mom Michelle.

Yea! The Evan's were in California!

We had some friends come visit us this past weekend, Adam and Christy Evans. Adam had a conference in San Diego, so they took advantage of the weekend and made a stop to our place first. This was especially nice for me since I have not had much one on one time with Adam and Christy. Doug went to college with Adam and Christy but they have lived in Dallas during the years Doug and I have been together, so I really enjoyed being able to hang out with them. If the Aggies would have won it would only have been that much better!

I do have to add however that South Carolina beat the University of North Carolina this weekend, but I will show some restraint, not to diminish my mourning the Texas A&M loss. (GO GAMECOCKS!)

Zach did his best to get those Aggies going, but unfortunately it just wasn't enough.

We watched football at our house during the day (thank god for ESPN Gameplan, no more having to go to bad Sports Bars). Then headed into Malibu and had dinner at Gladstone's on the beach. It was a perfect day. One we don't get too often with most of our friends and family living far away.

We miss you two already! Come back, or better yet, move here!