Second Anniversary

To celebrate out second wedding anniversary Ben, Zooey, and I went to the Botanical Gardens, which is where Ben and I were married. The weather was nice and Zooey had a blast!

The Worst Blogger Ever!

Hello friends. I apologize. It has been four months since my last blogging session. The posted picture is a little dated, but is one of my favorites. We have been super busy the past few months. In addition to returning to work, we decided to put the condo for sale. It surprisingly sold in two weeks and we then embarked on the stressful journey to find a house. We found a house in U. City and if all goes well we will move at the end of October. Zooey is doing well and just got her seventh tooth! I hope everyone is doing well and I can't wait to see and talk to all my friends and family!

Prune Face!

Zooey at the Zoo-ey

Last week we made our first family trip to the zoo. Zooey loved the animals and laughed at all the kids scurrying about. She especially liked the brown bears!

Play It Again Zooey!

Feels Like She's Been Here Forever

Zooey had her sixth month checkup last Monday and now weighs 14 lbs. 14 oz. and is almost 27" long. The big news is that her two bottom teeth have appeared! We got the go ahead to use a sippy cup with water, teething biscuits, and to try baby food! As you can see in the pictures we rushed home to try everything! Zooey has tried sweet potatoes, carrots, and squash and likes them all! Next, Daddy will begin preparing her food in our special baby food processor.

Our First Mommy's Day Together

We had a lovely day. First we ate at Red Robin and then we stopped by to see Grandma and Grandpa. Ben gave me flowers and chocolates and my one request...family stick figure decals for my rear window!

My Mom Received the Award for Laziest Blogger Ever!

Oh, I can't even use the excuse that I have been busy. I've just been working and counting down the days until summer break.

Guitar Hero

Look what my Dadddy taught me!

ANTM

On Saturday, Lindsey enjoyed her last high school dance - Senior Prom. She went all out with this beautiful psychedelic gown. The handsome young fellow next to her is her boyfriend of two years. Zooey enjoyed a day of helping Lindsey get ready. She went to Chesterfield Mall to watch Lindsey get her hair and make-up done and enjoyed lunch at Bread Co. with MawMaw. As you can see in the picture in the top corner, Zooey was ready for the festivities to come to a close.

Busy As A Bee

Zooey has had a very busy few days and is looking forward to another busy weekend coming up. Last Friday she enjoyed her first Passover dinner at Grandma and Grandpa's where she got to visit with her friend Charlotte. Then on Sunday she had her first Easter at MawMaw's house - see her eyeing her bag of goodies. She tried to have her 5 month picture taken on Wednesday but it was too crowed so she will try again tomorrow. Zooey will then help aunt Lindsey prepare for Prom on Saturday by going to the mall to see Lindsey get her hair and make-up done. Last, but not least, she will then go to her very first formal social event - Mia's First Birthday Party!

My Beautiful Little Bear Cub

Zooey's new skill set: laughing everyday, eating cereal, consuming 3 oz. at a time!, cooing at us for several minutes!

What a GREAT Day!

Zooey is fortunate enough to have seven living great-grandparents. She has Nana and Papa and Meme and Papa from my side of the family and Grandma Pat, Grandma Marceda, and Grandpa Dave on Ben's side of the family. On Friday, Zooey's Meme and Papa came to Papy's (my dad's) house on Friday for a visit and some pizza. Zooey was such a sweet girl - relaxing on the sofa with her binky bee gazing lovingly at Meme while receiving a massage.

Exhaustion is a Blessing

Every month or so I work as an occupational therapist at a Pediatric Rehab facility. The babies and kids there have incredible needs and yet are so happy to play and can be so strong it's amazing. Some are lucky enough to have parents that can handle it and come to see them often, while others depend on the nurses and other staff to be their family. Today reinforced for me that I am blessed to have such a healthy baby and am thankful that my only tangible concern is getting more sleep.

How Big is Zooey?

SOOOO BIG! Zooey went to the pediatrician last Tuesday for her four month checkup. She now weighs 13.7 lbs. and is 26 3/8" long, putting her in the 95% for height - imagine that! She also got the green light to begin rice cereal, which she seems to be enjoying very much! Next week we get to start oatmeal!

American Idol

While at MawMaw's house I was watching American Idol in Madisen's bedroom. Though Zooey typically isn't allowed TV time I quickly noticed that it was a great incentive for her to lift her head. She maintained this position for several minutes without even a bobble. I think she is going with Lil Rounds this season. I might have to vote on her behalf.

My Adidas

"We make a good team, my Adidas and me!"- Run DMC.

Zooey got to visit with Uncle Noah and Aunt Amy again this past week. They brought her this adorable outfit which fits her perfectly!

Bath Time With Mommy

1.Strip off clothes and sit on towel in boppy seat as Mommy runs the bath water.

2.Get all dry with towels on Mommy's bed.

3.Get powdered, diapered, lotion massage, dressed, and hair brushed.

My Funny Valentines

On Valentine's Day Ben and I were able to go out in the afternoon to listen to jazz and eat Pasta House. Zooey was able to spend time with her Grandma and Grandpa! Then we got a special call from my cousins Michael and Rachel. We decided to join them and Zooey's cousin baby Carli at their Great Grandma and Great Grandpa's house. While there Zooey was also able to meet her Great Uncle Bob and visit her Great Aunt Angie and Uncle Mike. She was ready for a nap but we all insisted that she pose for a picture with her cousin Carli.

Gotta Get That Lettuce

I cannot believe that my maternity leave is coming to an end. It seems like yesterday that it started. I look forward to seeing my students again, but will miss my Zooey more than anything. I have always been one of those girls that said I would want to work and have my career even after I had kids, but now I would love to be a stay at home mom. Thankfully Zooey will be able to stay home with Grandma and Daddy some of the time that I am at work. I'm sure we will get our schedule in order and everything will fall into place. Plus....the income and health insurance is a must; I cannot deny my baby that. However, I cannot lie....I have already started counting down to Spring Break.

My Sweetest Girl