Our New Baby Girl -- Christina

We are very pleased to announce our new baby girl:

Christina Renee Z.

9/10/08

5:04 PM

7 pounds 8 ozs.

21 inches

Happy New Year!!

Merry Christmas

Christmas Eve

Halloween

Here's my beautiful angel Elizabeth and my cute little penguin Alex. They had so much fun trick or treating with their cousins, which has become a new family tradition. Thanks Auntie Barbara and Uncle Eric for having us again!

Fall

It's always fun to watch the excitement of the season in a young child's eye, especially when they are your own children. Here are a few photo's of that wonderful excitement.

Yesterday was Alex's EEG test and the results should be back in a week...more waiting. All I can say is, I hope we never have to do that again. Alex cried from the minute we walked into the small room, until he was in the elevator. (Over 1 hour) The EEG Tech, thought that my outlook on the testing was too pessimistic and now she knows why. In her 20 years of experience, I bet she doesn't see many kids react the way Alex did. Alex doesn't even like to have his hair cut, so I knew that this was going to be tough. Spiro and I had to hold him down on the bed the entire time...I don't know why he still loves us?? or Trusts us?? I really hate these tests.

On a good note, Alex now has a very large appetite! I think it's a side effect from the medication! Tonight he weighed in at 27.4! Last week he was 26.8...that's a big increase for him and I hope he keeps it up. His G.I. doctor will be thrilled.
Next week Alex has his follow up appointment with his orthopaedic doctor and a quick visit with his pediatrician to do a level on the Depakote. More crying ... Sigh.
Thanks for checking in on us...I'll update with tests results as soon as I get them back.
Carol