Mid-morning awake time

    

Quick vid:

Zoo! (aka Denver Stroller Fest)

Yes, it is a bit absurd taking a 6-day old to the zoo.  In our defense, we were "forced" to get out of the house by our nieces on a day that could be best described like this:

Here's what Zachary thought of the whole thing.

Here are some animals we encountered, including most of the cast of Madagascar:

All in all, a successful outing in that it produced a reasonable nap followed by an elusive "both eyes open but not yet wailing" moment!

    

The first days are the hardest days...

Hard to look like a man when they dress me in "duckies"...

Sleeping now, just wait until 12 AM!  And 12:45!  And 1:45!  And 2!

This spa leaves something to be desired...

Remind me to steal these towels.

Strange...Norton doesn't usually put himself to bed @ 7:45.  Hmm.

Visitors

Zachary receives his first visitors...

Cousin Maggie checks out Zachary

Plus, super-surprise guest visitor - Becky hops a flight from Portland and stops by!

She has the magic touch

Zachary William Wachter

Shortly after arriving...

 

March 13th, 1:49 AM Mountain

7 lbs, 3 oz

19 inches long

Zachary William Wachter

...after the meds kick in

 

hospital

At the hospital, checked in and here for the duration!  We are just waiting now, contractions slow in coming but definitely getting stronger... 

Belly Time!

Belly!