Brothers

Here was a great picture of Zach and Xander taken a few days ago. It is really fun to see Zach and Isabella both love on Xander. They love to take care of him and hate HATE to hear him cry- not because of the sound, but because they want him to be happy. It's very cute.

Dinner and a bath

We have been having lots of fun with our newest member of the DeGarmo family. He has been such a joy- and the kids are really enjoying him too.

Today Isabella got to feed him.

She and Zach are both in love with him and like to do anything to help.

Yesterday was Xander's first bath (since the hospital) and he was NOT a fan.

Zach, however, was happy to help.

He was an unhappy camper through the whole thing.

As soon as we got him out and wrapped up he settled right down.

Indy is pretty fascinated by him- though I'm sure she wonders why this new "pup" gets so much attention.

Zach got one of Xander's books and wanted mommy to read it to them both. Zach was a bit more engaged. :-)

Early Christmas

While we were in Houston the kids (and us) got their presents from their Aunt Kim (Tata) and family. They were very excited.

Last Christmas they got a box of dress up clothes, but the boy clothes were in the minority. This year Zach got some additional dress up stuff. He is dressed up right now as I'm writing this in the blue Nascar suit and Bella is dressed up in the fireman's suit.


Isabella got a very cool reversible dress (the inside has a cupcake instead of a Christmas tree.)

Zach was most excited about his "Tata book" that chronicles his stay with Tata while we were in New Zealand. Isabella had one from a previous visit and they still love to read that one. Now they'll have a new one to read before bed.

Funny Zach

Zach is so imaginative. He makes up stories all the time- sometimes mixing reality with imagination to where it is hard to know what is real and what he is making up. He is especially fond of telling stories about what he and Grammie have been doing.

He also likes to make up songs. Yesterday, while we were driving home from target, he said, "Daddy, I know some new Christmas songs. Would you like to sing along with me?" "Sure," I said. "Ok, the first is called 'Putting up the lights.'" and he proceeded to make up a song and wanted me to sing with him. It was pretty cute. Then, as we drove past the tennis courts by Nonnie's house, he said, "The next on is called 'Playing tennis at Christmas'" and sang a new song.

Today as we were driving home to Austin, we put in "Cars" for he and Isabella to watch. As it started he was doing all the sound effects along with the movie. Then, when the music started, he and Isabella both sang all the words to the Sheryl Crowe song that starts the film.

Welcome Home!

Please join us in welcoming Alexander Adrian William DeGarmo (Xander.) Born Dec 9th. 8lbs 2oz, 21" long.

This video was shot by Isabella. I think she did a great job!

Happy to be reunited

We got home from New Zealand (pictures to follow) and I drove to Brenham to pick up Zach today. When we got home they were very happy to see each other again. Here they are riding doubles on the pony ride while we were out running errands.