Turkey Trot 2008

We've participated in the annual Shasta Regional Medical Center Turkey Trot every year since moving to Redding (our 3rd one) on Thanksgiving Day morning. It's a tradition in the Ferrari family for our children to partake in the "Dieselhorse Dash" which they all love. The girls are now too old because it's from ages 0-8, but the little boys absolutely loved it. This year, Zachary and Jaxon were on their own in the 0-2 division, while Tyler and Jonathan participated in the 3-year old division and Jacob was in the 7-8 year old division. It was pretty hard since we had to get up at the crack of dawn. (We have to be at the bridge by 7:30am- a little too early for us)
Hence, the no makeup, wake up out of bed look. Did we mention it was 40 degrees!! Tyler was so excited he got his Turkey chocolate sucker and because he's such a superstar- we of course had to let him eat it, even though it was 9am in the morning. Zachary pretty much didn't have a clue what was going on, so he just sat quietly in his stroller while we strolled him along. He too got a sucker but he was generous enough to give it to mommy and daddy (which we were glad to take it since he offered). After the Turkey Trot we headed over to Grandma and Grandpa Ferrari's with the rest of the family- all 22 of us!! It's always a great time spending time with family. To a great day to be thankful for and a great praise to A. Lincoln for declaring Thanksgiving Day as the 4th Thursday of the month.

Zachary is 9 months.

So our little guy is officially 9 months old! Time sure flies when you're having fun. He's getting so big! He has four top teeth, two bottom teeth, can almost stand up on his own from a sitting position, and taking a couple of steps without the help of furniture... which means walking is just around the corner. Translation= we're in for it.

He loves to sleep... He is still taking 3 naps a day and still going to bed at 8pm and waking up at 9 or 10am. How did we luck out that both boys absolutely love to sleep. That trait is definitely a Ferrari. He is such a happy baby and takes a lot for him to get upset. Even when Tyler tackles him, he seems to love it!! He's around 28 inches and 16 lbs. He still has that gorgeous red hair, blue eyes and the cutest dimples. It's amazing how two children can be complete opposites yet so alike. There's still a chance that it may change to green........ but either way he's our little monkey!

Ti

Can't cousins be brothers?

It's so nice to see that our boys and our nephews think of each other as brothers. When Johnny boy found out Sarah was pregnant, she asked him if he wanted a little sister or brother. His response, "Mommy I already have a little brother. I want a sister." We were all very confused because Jonathan was the youngest. Jonathan then replied, "My little brother is Bubby." (Bubby is Tyler's nickname that the family calls him). The relationship that the boys have is so precious. They are constantly looking out for one another and they know it's their job to protect one another. We are so blessed to have our boys grow up near their aunts, uncles, and grandparents. When the boys can have any friend over for a play date, they usually pick each other over friends. The daily conversations that they have on the phone "What are you doing? Are you playing Stars Wars? Do you want to come and play?" is so cute and brings tears in our eyes. Our children are so amazing!

My Boys in Action

Our boys are growing too fast!! It feels like yesterday they came into this world. Both boys love to sleep... and will sleep anywhere. We enjoy our mornings since we are not morning people. Zachary's front four teeth just appeared about a week ago and he is already starting to walk. He takes about 4 steps on his own... a little too early for an eight month old. (And we thought Tyler was early when he started walking at 10 months.) Zachary loves food... he'll eat anything. He's our little eater.

Tyler absolutely adores his brother and his best friend is Jonathan, his cousin. They are two peas in a pod! When he is not running around the house playing Star Wars, he's trying wrestle and steam rolls over Zachy (his nickname). Tyler is growing a little too fast for us. He tells us that he is 4 not 3. We are so proud of him. He loves to pray and loves to learn about Jesus. We just have to be prepared that his prayers take a little time (he always ask to protect everyone by name.) It's so adorable.