Zachery

I LOVE this photo!
Both RJ and Zachery needed a haircut. Both of them HATE having their hair cut. We were finally able to talk RJ into it, but Zachery ran away screaming every time we got close. So instead of cutting his hair we spiked the whole thing. I thought he looked pretty dang cut with his spiked afro. And we did happen to go out that night to a friends home for a Thanksgiving pie party, so Zachery was able to show off his spikes for a crowd.

Zachery is our sweet little boy with a developing attitude. He will definitely let you know when he isn't happy with something. He is very good at demanding our attention by calling our name over and over until we look at him and the minute we look away he is calling us again. He also is very good at getting into things he isn't supposed to be in. He loves to climb and loves to be outside. Zachery adores his older brother and sister, especially Savannah. He loves to play with her and torture her. One of his favorite things to do is pull her hair. He uses this tactic a lot when she watches TV instead of play with him, he easily lets her know that he isn't happy by her choice of activity. But he always redeems his bad behavior by lots of sweet hugs and kisses.

Zachery definitely keeps us busy, but when nap time or bed comes around he is a gem. Right after lunch he waves his hand and says "bye-bye" and gives us kisses. This is his way of asking to go to sleep. And some afternoons he doesn't even get that far and crashes on the table. I love it! Zachery also takes really long naps. It is his way of resting for the next run of the house, and gives myself a good break in between the chasing.

The other day RJ came running into the room absolutely terrified. Saying "Mom, Mom! Zachery is in trouble. I don't know what he did, or what it is he has, but he is in big trouble!!" Ok, now that doesn't sound good so I follow RJ into the bathroom and find this:

Now why Zachery decided to just paint the lipstick on his checks, I don't know. Maybe it was his war paint. But it was too funny! And RJ's terrified concerns, made me laugh even harder. Needless to say, Zachery's checks were pink for the rest of the day.

As a tradition, we have taken the kid's 18 month pictures dressed up as a cowboy. Zachery turned 18 months October 4th. I am a little behind sharing these, but here they are:

(Zach is the king of crazy looks. This one is one of his classic expressions, with his lip turned up like Elvis. Love it!)