Brad & Sara's wedding

So, Beth headed back to work and Zach is off to daycare. Both were only back for a few weeks then it was off to Michigan to attend Uncle Brad's wedding. Zach's first trip on a plane went well. He didn't utter a peep on the way up and we only heard a few little cries on the way back. We were even delayed an hour in Detroit and sat on the plane for an hour and half once we got back to Dallas.

Brad and Sara had a beautiful wedding. Riley was a beautiful flower girl and did a wonderful job. Zach went to the wedding and was asleep during the ceremony thanks to his great-aunt Kay. We hardly saw Zach once we got to the wedding. He went from person to person and was quiet the whole time. Once we droppped Zach off with the babysitter, we made it our mission to have a good time ourselves. Mission accomplished!!!

Zach is 2 months old now. He weighed 11 lbs. 11 oz. and was 22 1/2 inches long at his 2 month check-up. He's smiling a lot more now. The best time to catch him is first thing in the morning. He's all smiles when he wakes up. We haven't seen him roll over in awhile though. He's grabbing rattles and holding them in his hand. He changes more each day and it's amazing to watch him grow!

Our trip to Illinois 6/27-7/3

The family took it's first road trip to see Grandpa and Grandma Trout in Illinois. Zach was a very good traveling partner! He slept most of the way. While we were up north Zach met his great-grandpa and both great-grandma's, his Aunt Erin, and even his great-great grandma! The picture is of five generations (Great-grandma Cherry, Mam-Maw, Grandpa Terry, Matt and Zach).

Grandma Cindy and Grandpa Terry took Zach overnight while Matt and Beth went out in Evansville with Aunt Erin. We are very thankful for the night out on the town. Matt was able to sing kakaoke and we danced until 3 am!

Zach rolled over for the first time while we were there. Aunt Erin, Grandma Cindy and mom all were witnesses. He then rolled over again that afternoon. We are anxiously awaiting for Dad to see Zach's new skill!

One month old

So, Zach's one month old! Depending on when you ask us, we can hardly believe he's been here that long and we can hardly believe it's only been a month! The family is getting into the groove of being a threesome.

On Monday, Matt took a new job as a medical recruiter so he's been on paternity leave with Beth since Tuesday. It's been wonderful to have him home during the day. Although Matt has discovered that work was a bit less stressful than being at home all day with a newborn! Matt and Beth both go back to work on July 9th. Ugh! With our time off we are headed to Illinois to see Grandpa Terry and Grandma Cindy and the rest of the family.

Zach is now 9 lbs 4 oz. We think he will smile anyday now. He's trying really hard! At one month old, Zach would rather spend his time standing up looking around than sleeping. He fights to stay awake so he won't miss anything. He gets that from his Dad! He enjoys Baby Mozart and playing under his gym.

3 weeks old

Zach is 3 weeks old today. He is looking more and more like a little man everyday. His umbilical cord fell off yesterday. He is now fully healed from birth! Today will be his first "real" bath. Mom is waiting for Dad to get home from work first!

Beth thinks that in this picture Zach looks a lot like Grandpa Terry. Anyone else?

Zach arrives 5/22/07

Zachary Ryan Trout was born at 2:04 p.m. at Presbyterian Hospital of Plano. He weighed 6 lbs. 7 1/2 oz. and was 18 1/2 inches long. The delivery was a breeze! We were induced at 7:30 a.m. Dr. Riegal broke Beth's water at 9:30 a.m. and we were ready to go at 1:45 p.m. Only 19 minutes later, Zachary arrived into the world! Thanks for being so easy on your mom, Zach!

Zach was put on soy formula because he was having trouble keeping down the regular formula. Since the switch he has been doing great. He left the hospital at 6 lbs. 4 oz. and when he went to the Dr. for his 1 week appointment he weighed 6 lbs. 13 oz. Now, that's good eatin'.

Since he has been home he has been nothing but a joy. He entertains himself so mom can make dinner. He has been sleeping 3-4 hours at night. He likes to take walks with mom in the afternoon and play with dad when he gets home from work. He enjoys taking baths at night as well. Mom and Zach have been running daily errands and he seems to sleep through them all!

Beth is doing well. She has made a full recovery (for those of you worried!!) She is headed back to work on July 9th. Matt is a wonderful father to Zach. He feeds him, changes dirty diapers, and plays with him. Zach and mom are very lucky!