New Addition

Many recent developments since the last post. Zach and family went on a trip to IL to visit grandparents. Also we are in the midst of a full kitchen remodel which is now being slowed up by the early arrival of Zach's little brother Travis James Alig. Showed up 5 weeks early weighing 6 lb 1 oz and 18.5 inches long born at 1:31 AM on 5/10/09, mother's day. He showed up a little bruised and battered, but everyone is doing well.

Artic Blast

This week has found us mired in snow. It started out as a nice soft coating in which Zach and the dogs enjoyed the sledding; Zach riding and the dogs pulling. Ladybug is a much better puller.

Then came the real snow, about 11 inches with a top layer of ice. Ladybug found her place by the fire, while Gibson braved the icy tundra.

The snow continued with an additional 3 inches, everything has pretty much shut down and we are all staying home for the week. The cold continues and we'll see what Christmas brings.

The Mazda is officially snowed in, The Subaru has taken its place in the garage and has proven quite useful, plowing through the snow with ease.

dance moves

Zach blessed us with some of his dance moves to his own special beat. He turned on the keyboard and showed us how it's done.

He loves to take the doggies for a hike. The dogs graciously carry his didees for him.

Santa brought an early Christmas present in the form of a climbing harness. Here he is ready to go. He has decided to try 1 shoe climbing. He says it gives him better rock feel. I suspect he just lost one of his shoes.

Finally his favorite activity: Sweeping the floor. We don't know why he loves it but we bought him his own broom just so he can clean up.

new furniture

This week Zach got some new furniture including a Zach sized table and chairs, which he promptly fell off of while standing on the chair. He also got his on portable stool so he can get into more things now. His new bed is on its way and is a vital element is constructing his new bedroom.

Gibson continues on his micheivious ways. He now likes to bury his head in the sink to earn extra food.

Halloween

Zach's 2nd Halloween. He was a cowboy with a trusty steed named Gibson.