So Long 2009!

From November/December '09 & January '10

Looking back this on this year, I can definitely say it was sure exciting! The year started off with just me and my Mommy and Daddy...and then Maddy came along in May! At first, I must say, I did not really get her, but now that she's bigger, I really like her a lot (except when she gets into my trains). We had great holidays, swim lessons and gymnastics the spring, with a fun easter egg hunt at Nammie's house, a great 2nd birthday party in July, awesome weekends at the shore, meeting Thomas in September, starting school, very successful Halloween trick or treating and a great Christmas time with all of our family (and a ride on the Polar Express train with Santa!). I think 2009 was great - Maddy and I are sorry to see it go, but we're looking forward to an equally awesome 2010! Happy New Year to Everyone!!!!

Happy Halloween

Hi Everyone! Sorry it's been a little while since we last wrote to you, but Maddy and I have been quite busy. Although summer is definitely over, we've been keeping busy with learning colors, numbers and letters, tons of visits to the park, playground and all around town. We've even been lucky enough to go on some field trips - like riding a steam train in Philipsburg and even special visits to McDonalds for cheeseburgers and fries (for me, not Maddy of course).

This past weekend was especially great....Halloween of course!!! I got to dress up as Superman, and Maddy was a little Flower. We looked super cute. Mommy even got me ready for the big day in advance by teaching me all the appropriate lingo, like the words spooky, ghost, trick or treat, boo and happy halloween. I already knew how to say chocolate and candy...But now my vocabulary is just busting out - and it's not all train talk anymore! I was also really happy to show my little sister the ropes - and how to knock on doors and get tasty treats! She pretty much just sat in her stroller the whole time, but I am sure that she was taking notes for next year! I hope that you enjoy our fun pics - including my first Halloween Parade at school! What a blast. Now it's onto to Turkey and learning about Thanksgiving. See ya later!

Goodbye September!

Man does time fly! Check out all the stuff we did last month...thanks Mommy & Daddy!

I'm 4-Months Old

Hello Everyone! Well time really does fly! Can you believe that I am 4-months old today? It seems like just yesterday I was 3-months old. I am totally growing fast! At my checkup, I measured 26.5 inches long and weighed 14.5 pounds. That puts me in the 97th percentile for height and 75th percentile for weight! This means that I can start wearing some more fashionable outfits...and not just silly onsies. I am soooooo mature! Anyway, everything is going really well for me. I am a really good eater, and I do all my poopies on time...I also really love watching my big brother playing with his trains and can wait to play with him. I just need to figure out how to crawl and then I'll be all set! I am also really looking forward to the fall, and going on my first pumpkin picking trip with Zack. It's going to be a blast! Halloween is going to be super fun too...but I can't tell you what I am going to be. I really don't even know, cause Mommy is keeping it a secret. You'll just have to check back soon and see me in my costume in a few weeks!

I Met Thomas Today!!!

Hi Everyone! You're not going to believe this, but Mommy & Daddy made my dreams come true this weekend...they took me to meet my hero, Thomas the Tank Engine! Yes, it's true!! We left Maddy with Grandma and Grandpa, and took a very long road trip from NJ to Pennsylvania to meet Thomas at the Strasburg Railroad. It was amazing!

Thomas is just as nice and useful in person as he is on TV. He was right on time, and I was able to get a window seat and ride in his coaches. The train ride was really sweet - we saw lots of farms, animals and windmills. I even got to visit the Strasburg Railroad Museum and climb onto real locomotives! It was absolutely the most perfect day ever...and probably the best day of my life! And Daddy was especially nice too...he bought me some special trains and tracks - but he told me that I would only get to play with them when I am bigger, cause I kind of break stuff sometimes. I also go a new Molly, some books and stickers. I'll never forget it...Thanks Mommy & Daddy! I love you guys:-)

My First Day of School!

Today was my very first week of preschool! At first, I totally thought it was tons of fun. Who wouldn't - there are toys, games, and lots of children to play with. However, what I was not prepared for is the fact that Mommy actually leaves me there - and doesn't hang out with me. That made me a bit sad, so I am still getting use to that. I mean everyone is really nice, but its not like being at home in my playroom with my trains!

Overall, my class is pretty nice though. I have three teachers and there are about 12 other kids there too. One of my favorite activities is snack time, where we all sit around the table and chat. I also really like lunch time cause they serve fries! That's really cool and totally beats carrots! We also do other stuff like artwork, playing and circle time...

I guess I'll just have to be a bit more open-minded and give this school thing a try. Afterall, I will eventually be in school for a really long time!

I'm 3 Months Old!!!

 

Hi Everyone! It's Maddy and I just wanted to let you know how I am doing! I acutally just celebrated my 3-month birthday yesterday!!! Can you believe it...3 months already! I am growing so fast that Mommy already has me in 6-month outfits - that's big girl clothes! I have had so much fun the last 3 months - getting to know Mommy & Daddy, but also my best friend and big brother Zack. He's my hero! I've really been working hard to get his attention - which is very hard because I am not a train, and he only pays attention to his trains...Oh well. That hasn't stopped me! So far I can do stuff like roll over, laugh and giggle, make really big pee-pee diapers...and I can even sleep for 13 hours straight! That last trick took me a while - and I believe that it's Mommy and Daddy's favorite trick! Anyway, hope you have a great week! Lots of hugs, Maddy :-)

Summer Fun

Hi Everyone! We hope that you are having a great summer! We sure have been! Although it's been very hot, Maddy and I have managed to get out and have loads of fun all over. Mostly, we've been going to the beach every weekend - which I LOVE! I totally love playing in the sand and getting everywhere! I've really been able to work on my sand castle, digging and running skills at the beach. I've even made friends with the lifeguards...they're really nice to me, even when I try to steal they're beach shovel! As for Maddy, I think she likes the beach too...but she always seems to fall asleep and only wakes up to eat. She's actually getting quite chunky, but don't tell her that I said that!!! Besides going to the beach, we've been out and about with Hope, going for walks and to the playground. Plus, we've done some nice day trips too...like going to Pennsylvania (my first time out of state!), going to Princeton, visiting Northlandz Train Museum (which was the best day of my LIFE!!!)...and even going out to eat at Fudruckers (tasty!) and for ice cream at Gabriell's Fountain. All in all, it's been so much fun...and it's been great fun spending so much time with Mommy. Unfortunately, she's going back to work on Monday...We're going to miss her...but give her tons of hugs when she gets home!

Anyway, have a fabulous weekend and try to keep cool! Love Zack and Maddy!!!

Maddy is Two Months Old!!!

Hi Everyone! Yes, today is my month-a-versary! I am a whole two months old now. Can you believe it? I feel so much more mature than I did last month, and I can even do new things too. I know how to smile, how to laugh and how to make cute sounds too. And I love watching my big brother play with his toys, especially his trains. I can't wait to play with those toys! He better look out! So Mommy staged another one of her famous photo shoots...and put me in this fancy dress...it's obviously too big, but Mommy thought it would be fun to take a picture every month with me in the same outfit so that you could see how big I am (or will be)...Then I will wear this dress on my official 1-year birthday and take a final pic. What a lovely thought Mommy! I think I saw that on the Martha Stewart show last week!
Love Maddy!

Zack's Birthday Blowout!

Wow! I am still recovering from my awesome birthday party on Saturday! I had so much fun because all of my best friends and family were there to celebrate! We hadtons of food, like hot dogs, which I LOVE....and we even had my pool and sandbox setup for my pals...and best of all, Daddy also setup my bouncehouse for CRAZY fun. I think I bounced in it all afternoon!

Unfortunately, I don't have that many pictures...since Mommy and Daddy were very busy making sure everyone had plenty to eat and drink...but I do have some cute shots of my cake and me playing with Uncle Mike...and my girl Caroline (we are such a cute couple)! And, little Maddy hung out with little Ethan, who is Caroline's baby brother...but if he tries anything funny, he's going to have to deal with me!

Anyway, I do want to say thank you to everyone that came to my party! I really loved spending time with all of you and hope to see you soon. Also, thank you so much for your kind presents...I loved them all!!! And lastly, I really hope that you had fun...I sure did!

Later dudes!

I'm Finally 2!!!

Hi There! Yep, today was my 2nd birthday!!! I can't believe that I am officially two years old...man, how time flies! I had so much fun today too...Mommy and Daddy gave me some really sweet presents - mostly Thomas stuff...and books, which are my favorite! They actually made the whole day very special for me...Mommy started the day by giving me delicious homemade French Toast for breakfast (no eggos today!)...hot dogs for lunch and ice cream after my delicious pasta dinner! We also played outside with my chalk and other toys...and went to my favorite park too (and as usual, Maddy slept the whole time!!!) I should also mention that Mommy and Daddy took me to Sesame Place on Tuesday too...so that was a great gift as well - I really had a blast!!!!

It was definitely a great day!!! I also got to see my grandma today! She bought me a tricycle and...a new pet fishy...she's black and brown...and I named her Ruby! Uncle Mike also hooked me up with a super cool sand box with a built in umbrella...I am so lucky! Everything was special today! I felt super special...but then again, Mommy and Daddy make me feel special everyday! And now I just can't wait for my big party on Saturday!!!!

Happy 4th of July

Hi Everyone! Hope that you all had a great holiday!!! We sure did! Mommy and Daddy took us to the shore (we're so Jerzee!!!) and we have been having a blast! I've been running all over the beach like a wild man and trying to steel other kids toys (yes, I know I'm a bit naughty!)...while Maddy, as usual, has been sitting and sleeping in her car seat. She's a little boring if you ask me...I'm more about adventure! The waves have been awesome and I even tried out my cousin Willow's boogie board today! It was quite fun...but I had a better time tiring Daddy out by doing laps around the beach...Man did I get a work out! Anyway, sorry that there are no pics today...but silly Mommy forgot her camera cable...so pics will be up later this week...And look out for even more pics as I celebrate my 2nd Birthday on Thursday! Can you believe that I am going to be 2???? It's so crazy!!!

Best & Hugs!
Zack and Maddy....

Maddy is 1 Month Old!

Greetings! This is my very first blog post and I am so excited! As you know, I am now sharing this blog with Zack...and he's quite the blogger! Anyway, I just celebrated my 1 month birthday today! Hooray!!! I can't believe it...seems like only yesterday I was still floating around inside Mommy...I am sure glad that I decided to come out when I did. Everyone is so nice and sweet. Mommy and Daddy take such good care of me...and Zack seems to like me now too. I wasn't sure at first because he kept making angry faces at me, but now he likes to tickle my toes and kiss me on the forehead. I really love him so much...and I just met him! Anyway, stay tuned for more updates from me, Maddy! Lots of love!!!!

Fun at the Morrison's

Hi Again! Hope that you are enjoying your summer so far! I don't know about you, but this past month's weather was really rough...thank goodness the sun has finally decided to come out! That means I can get out of the house and work on my farmer tan (which is looking excellent right now)...and show off my legs in my shorts!

And most important of all, I can bring my sister Maddy along now! Yes, she's still very small and squishy, but she can watch me do my cool stunts at the playground, like running and jumping, going down the slide head first or even playing with my sidewalk chalk...which I love! I really have so many things to teach her!!! Thank goodness we both have a lot of time on our hands.

So far the summer has been a blast. I have been able to get out to the park and ride in my new stroller...but also my old favorites like my red wagon and blue car. Too bad for Maddy, she's stuck in the same old car seat everyday...I'll bet you she is so jealous of me! Hahahah! Too bad!!!!

I'm A Big Brother!

Yes, the big day finally arrived on May 22! I became the proud big brother to my little tiny baby sister, Madeline Sophia! And I have to give my Mommy some "props" too...can you believe that Mommy had just gotten home from her last day at work and had to turn around and head to the hospital an hour later...And Daddy was lucky too...he had just barely made it home from a business trip...just in time to zip over to the hospital! Talk about a close call!

Anyway, little sister Maddy (that's just one of her nick names)...weighed 8.5 pounds and was 21.75 inches long. I do have to admit, she's a real cutie, but I am playing it cool and not letting Mommy or Daddy think I like her too much just yet:-) That means no posing for cute pictures as you can see...
It's been fun having her around, except when she cries...which is a lot. But she's cute and tiny and can't talk yet, so I understand. Obviously, cause I've been there too...but I am more mature now!

So this is also a good time to let you all know that I have decided to let Maddy (or Mad Maddy as I like to call her), share my blog. She is afterall my little sister, so it's only right to share (except for my Thomas trains - I don't share those with anyone!) So, that means that some updates will come from me, and some will come from her - with my expert help of course! That might sound a little confusing, but I think it will make for some fun reading in the future!

Stay tuned...there's a lot more to come!

Hugs!
Zack

Adventures with Thomas

Hi Everyone!
Hope you had a great weekend! The weather was certainly beautiful for it!!! I had a blast running around my yard and at the playground...let's hope that the weather holds up this week too!!!!

Anyway, I wanted to share with you about my wonderful adventure with Thomas the Tank Engine today! You see, Mommy and Daddy took me to the City today to see a special show...Thomas & Friends Live! It was such a wonderful treat! I could not believe my little eyes...I got to see Thomas, James, Percy, Gordon and Sir Topham Hatt today!!! It was soooooooo amazing. Thomas is so nice and is a very "useful engine" - he was able to bring the Circus to Island of Sodor! It was the best show ever and I love Mommy and Daddy so much for taking me! I just had such a wonderful day overall! I was able to see so and do many new things today...like wear my new light up Thomas Sneakers and matching socks, have lunch like a big boy at a cafe, see what the inside of a taxi cab looks like, and even visit where Daddy works in Times Square...and to my surprise and delight, I also got to see Elmo & Cookie Monster standing outside of his office! They were so nice and friendly too!

So I have to run now because I am super sleepy and need some rest after this exciting day! I hope you enjoy my slide show and videos!

Hugs,
Zack

Happy Spring!

Hi Everyone!

Sorry again for not writing or sharing pictures sooner! You see, the day after Mommy last updated the blog, I kind of took her camera and put it in the toilet. I'm really not sure why I did it, but it seemed like a lot of fun at that time...Unfortunately, Mommy and especially Daddy did not think that was too funny...so I learned my lesson! I guess I can only throw other stuff, like my trains, in the toilet now :-)

Anyway, the last month has been quite exciting! Now that the weather has been a bit nicer, I've been getting to know my new neighborhood a bit more...and have made a few new friends! Plus, my social schedule is quite busy...I just started two new classes at the Y (Tumbling and Swimming), plus I go to the library for story time too! Its all loads of fun and I am learning a bunch. I also started saying a few more words now too...like banana, where, bib, flower, tree and even Dora and Boots (one of my new favorite shows!)...I can also say baby really well too...cause my new baby sister is going to be arriving next month! I can wait to meet! She's going to be new best friend.

I also had a bunch of fun yesterday at the Easter Egg Hunt at the playground near my house. There were tons of other kids and so many eggs and treats....and a giant Easter Bunny! I was so brave and just ran right up to him and said hi...but I was too cool to take a photo with him. I had other stuff to do steal eggs from other kids and eat cookies.

Anyway...got to run now...but look for more posts in the coming weeks now that Mommy has a new camera to play with!

Later Peeps!

Zack

I Love Virgin Mobile!

Hi Everyone!

Just doing a quick shout out for Mommy today! Please see the link to the right and check out some awesome stuff from Virgin Mobile. Just in case you did not know, Virgin Mobile is my FAVORITE cell phone company. I think I'd make an excellent spokesperson, but Mommy says I am a little too young, plus, I really can't talk yet :-)

My How Time Flies!

Hi Everyone! I hope that you're all doing great! I certainly am!!! I've spent the last few weeks getting to know my new house and my new neighborhood. I was especially lucky this week that the weather is sooooooo nice! I've been running around my yard and getting dirty! I love playing in the mud and splashing around in the puddles from all the melted snow...


I've also spent a lot of time playing with my Thomas trains...as you might remember, I got a big Thomas Train for Christmas...and my cousin Willow gave me like a million trains...so I've kind of become addicted to Thomas! You should see my play room - i've got a train set, tons of DVDs, books and all sorts of Thomas stuff! You should come over and play some time!

I've also been practicing saying new words like train, baby, cup, fish, carrot and a few others...but I am really taking my time. Basically, I just like to point at stuff and ask Mommy "dis?" then she tells me what "dis" is. Pretty soon I am going to surprise her and Daddy with a full sentence! For now, I'll take my time!!!

I am also getting ready for my little sister! She should be arriving before Memorial Day, so hopefully she won't mess up my plans for the beach! You know how I love the beach! Mommy even bought me new board shorts and cool shirts so that I look super stylish while I catch some waves...and this year, Daddy is going to show me how to body surf! I can't wait!

Anyway, that's all for now! Please enjoy my latest slide shows...you'll even see me in my nifty snow suit running through the snow!
Peace!!
Zack!

Happy New Year!

Hi Everyone! It's been a little while since I last wrote to you...so I hope that you are all doing well! I also hope that you had a wonderful Christmas and terrific start to the new year! I definitely did! I moved to my new house with Mommy and Daddy about 3 weeks ago and have been having so much fun exploring all of my new hiding places! I especially love my new play room where I can spread out all of my toys and stuff and not have to worry about anything. I can really stretch out now! I also love my new yard and running around...however, it has been a bit cold, so I pretty much hang out inside these days. Man, I can wait for the sunny weather and the beach!

Christmas Morning Close Up!

Anyway, as I mentioned, my Christmas was awesome! As it turns out, I became a huge fan of Thomas the Tank Engine just before the holidays...and so I made out like a bandit!!! I got tons of trains from my Cousin Willow, and she even gave me a Thomas Train track...it's the best. My grandparents also hooked me up with Thomas books, more trains and DVDs...and, ready for this, Nammy & Be-Bop even got me the ride on Thomas to cruise around in....It's so AMAZING!

Me & Daddy - Christmas Eve
Riding Thomas the Tank in My Special PJs!

Showing Uncle Mike How to Plain with My New Truck

Messing with Willow on Christmas Day

Well enough about that and onto other important news...I found out yesterday that I am going to have a little sister! I already knew Mommy's belly was getting big...but wasn't quite sure what to expect...and now I know! I am going to be such a good (or shall I say 'naughty') big brother! I can't wait!

Hanging with My Girlfriend Caroline & Starting 2009 Right!

That's all for now folks! Stay tuned for more fun updates!
(PS: You can see all of my December pics in the slide show below)

Happy 2009!
ZAM