Weight Check

Zachary received his 3rd Synagis shot yesterday. It didn't sit too well with him. Screamed bloody murder. Good news is he weighs 8 lbs 6 oz. We're still in newborn clothes, but one day we'll graduate to a bigger size.

Viva La Disney

The Perry family embarked on our annual Disney World trip last week. This year we tackled driving down (against my, Amy's wishes). The drive wasn't too bad I will admit. Robbie did all of the driving. Andrew did beautifully. He was smart both down and back. Thank God for DVD players and loads of DVDs. Zachary on the other hand had a difficult drive down, but a smooth drive back. He still hates the car seat and I believe this trip solidified his feelings. We stayed at Coronado Springs this go round. Definitely not my favorite Disney hotel. The food court is WAY over priced. Most stuff at WDW is overpriced, but this place especially.

Andrew was having a cow to see Snow White (Girlfriend #1). We didn't get park hopper passes so we had to make sure we didn't waste any days on our tickets. Snow White "wasn't home" on Sunday when we arrived so we told Andrew he would have to see her on Monday. Monday morning we packed up and headed to the Magic Kingdom. The first person we run in to when we arrive is... you guessed it, Snow White. I wish you could have seen the stars in Andrew's eyes. See for yourself the love.

Watching Snow White from afar

Andrew happens to have a Snow White jibbit on his crocs (among the 5 billion other jibbits). Snow White immediately spotted her jibbit and gushed over her 3.5 year old boyfriend. Lord, my child was in heaven at this point. The Disney folks take pictures of you as well at this character meetings. I checked out the Snow White pics and they are WAY better, but I can't bring myself to pay $14.95 for each picture download. A little steep don't ya think?

Andrew rode every ride he could. Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger is still have favorite, though the new ride, Midway Mania at MGM is a close second. It is very similar to Buzz Lightyear's ride. As the day progressed Andrew came across Ariel (he calls her Oriel, which drives me nuts). In a matter of seconds Snow White has been dumped and Ariel is his new chick. I must admit she is rather pretty. Off we head to Ariel's Grotto where Andrew can meet Ariel and have his pic taken with her. Well, that is if we're willing to wait 40 minutes to see her. That ISN'T happening! I've been to Disney enough in my tender 30 years and I'm not waiting more than 20 min for anything. My child missed out on meeting her, but he did see her in the parade. That will have to do for this time. He was a smart little monkey all day and didn't even take a nap. He was sacked out by the time we go back to our room.

Zachary enjoyed his day at the Magic Kingdom as well. He's not much on the car seat as I've told you, so riding in the stroller was a little tough. I have a sling and a snuggly both of which he doesn't care for. I toted his little self around most of the day. We stopped for a lunch break in the air conditioned baby center. The weather in Lake Buena Vista was a spectacular 80 plus degrees all week. It was wonderful! Zachary enjoyed it as well. We were able to put him in his cute onesies. He was a big hit among the other guests and cast members at WDW. I happen to agree with them all at his total cuteness. Cuteness level last week was at an all time high. Zachary also decided to sleep through the night every night while we were on vacation. Wake up time was a little early on a couple of days, but not too early.

The rest of the week we went to MGM (now known as Disney's Hollywood Studios) and back to the Magic Kingdom. Andrew's second favorite ride (mentioned above) just opened. We got to the part around 10:00am and went to get a fast pass for this ride (Fast Pass = ticket that gives you a time to come back and ride the ride without waiting in the long lines). Usually fast pass tickets are an hour to a couple of hours out from the current time. This wasn't the case with Midway Mania. Our fast pass was for 5:55pm - 6:55pm. I asked to make sure the machine wasn't broken. The wait/stand by time was 90 min. The ride was totally worth it!












Mom and I went shopping on the last full day and Robbie took Andrew to see Bolt. He's obsessed with Bolt, thinks we need a Bolt AND a Mittens. Go see it, I hear it's great. Andrew has seen it 3 times now.

We are back home in one piece and enjoying our first full week of being in the new house. I'm digging this country living thing. We have farms all around us. It's a change that's for sure, but a nice one. I need to take pictures to show you. That's another post. Stay tuned.

Random pics:
I'll have to get my mom's camera and download hers too.

Über Cuteness

Double Trouble

You've got to keep your eyes on these two at ALL times.

4 Months Old

Boy, am I playing catch up. Zachary is about to turn 5 months old (calendar age) and 10 weeks old (Friday - adjusted age).

Here's our little turkey at 4 months. Gobble Gobble!

Quick Note

We've been busy, busy, busy! We sold a house, moved into a house and are now unpacking a house. We also leave for Florida on Sunday. I've been told by a few we are NUTS. Yes, yes we know.

I've got fantastic, God handed down news. We had our appointment with our Wake Med doc on Monday. He said Z's eyes are better and we can come back in 2 weeks. We had our Duke appointment yesterday and got even better news. Dr. F at Duke remembered seeing Zachary when he was a patient at Duke. She looked at his eyes and was thoroughly impressed with how they are correcting. He is now completely in Stage 1 ROP and getting better. We go back in 3 weeks. The vessels near the nose are formed and fine. Now we need the vessels to grow toward the ears and we're all set. PTL! My baby's eyes are healing. He's smiling, laughing, talking and cooing at us all the time. He has 2 dimples that are incredibly kissable.

I've gotta run and unpack before the boss gets home.

Thanks to all who continue to pray for Zachary. Please keep it up.

Seriously, Ol' Fat Zach!

Ol' Fat Zachary had his 4 month appointment today. He weighs in at a whopping 7 lbs 15 oz (so close to 8 lbs he can taste it), 19 3/4 inches in length. He is one ounce bigger than Andrew was at birth and 3/4 inch shorter than Andrew at birth. He's filling out quite nicely. Newborn clothes are still a little big on him, but in due time he's going to be chub rocking it all over town. Have I mentioned he's absolutely adorable? He is the mirror image of his big brother. He was, however, the unlucky recipient of 4 shots today. He handled them like I expected. He cried and cried and stopped when I picked him up. I feel so bad for nurse Tina. I'm sure it's very hard sticking little babies. Dr. Steele gave him a glowing report. He called him perfect and I happen to agree 100 plus percent. He is every bit of the word.

I have pictures to post, videos to post, but our computer stuff is packed in a box somewhere in this house. You'll just have to be pleasantly surprised.

Good News

Zachary got very good news at his eye appointment yesterday. His eyes aren't 100% better, but the areas that had progressed to Stage 3 have gotten better and are now Stage 2. It also sounds like the plus disease may be getting better. The doctor did end with, "We're not out of the woods yet, but this is a good sign." Thank you to everyone who prayed for Zachary or thought about him yesterday. Prayers were heard and answered.

We go back next Monday to have them re-checked.