One, Two Three, Four....I Declare a Thumb War!

For some reason, our daughter has decided to suck her thumb. No matter how many times we pull it out of her mouth and push a pacifier in, she still manages to get that thumb in her mouth. I just went in to check on her while she's taking a nap and I've attached a pic of what I discovered! I think we're going to lose this war!

Who Knew She Felt Bad?

My poor little Zoe has gotten her first cold! This past Friday was my "trial run" at dropping her off at day care to see how we both would do. I dropped her off for two hours and we both did good. I then put her in the church nursery for the first time this past Sunday since our Sunday School Class was having pics made. Let me just say that I've managed to keep Zoe well for the entire three months I've been at home with her. I didn't even get her out until she was 9 weeks old (unless it was for a doctor appointment for her or myself) and I'm scheduled to start back to work on Friday, September 1st. Now, I put her in day care and she's sick! I had been told this would happen by many close friends, but I think I was in denial. I can't believe her first time in a day care and she ends up sick! Her left eye is runny and full of gunk and she is pretty stopped up. Thank God she hasn't run a fever! I feel so bad for her because there really isn't much you can do except suction her nose and put saline drops up her nose to help break up the stuff. But you wouldn't know my little Zoe felt bad because she sure has been happy. Other than the fact that she's sleeping a little bit more, she acts like the same old Zoe. Say some prayers that my little one gets well fast! I think I hate it more than she does that she's sick!

Ready to Go Hunting with Daddy

Zoe got her camo onesie from some family friends and it is just too cute. Since bow season is getting ready to start at the end of September, we decided to dress up and tell Daddy that Zoe wants to go too! Enjoy!

Zoe's Smile

I had an earlier post where Zoe was beginning to smile, but I managed to catch her with an actual smile. She is such a doll and is really beginning to talk and coo. WE LOVE IT!

Bath Time

Zoe has gotten to where she seems to actually enjoy taking a bath. At first, she hated them and turned 10 different shades of blue when we gave her one. Mark and I mastered the art of the "fast bath." Anyway, she seems to be growing out of it and, should I dare say, enjoying it! She just turns 10 different shades of blue when Daddy puts lotion on her! Oh, well! You can't win them all!

My 10 Week Checkup

Zoe had her 10 week checkup on August 8, 2006. She weighed 12 lbs. 8 oz. and measured 24 inches long. Dr. Beveridge was so pleased with her and said she is doing all the things she should be doing at her age. The poor thing also got three more shots and was none too pleased about it. She felt horrible last night and actually ran a slight fever! I've attached pics of her Snoopy band-aid. She was just pitiful, but I'm happy to report that she's feeling much better today! Enjoy!

My Dedication at Church

We had Zoe dedicated at church today, August 6, 2006. Zoe's grandma and grandpa came down to see it and it turned out wonderfully. Thanks to my bud Shelley for taking the great pics.

Beginning to Smile

Zoe has just started to really smile. It's not all the time, but it just melts our hearts when we get a big grin. I've attached a few pics of her starting to smile......Enjoy!

Lovin' My Bouncy Seat

A while back I went out and bought Zoe this bouncy seat. I thought she would love it, but it has taken a bit for her to actually like to sit in it. Here are pics of my little angel lovin' her bouncy seat. Enjoy!

Comparison

While we were visiting my office this past Friday, one of my good friends, Jo Anna, reminded me of how Zoe used to position herself inside the womb. She constantly had her arms up over her eyes where you could only see her mouth and nose. It's funny because she still likes to lay that way while she's sleeping. I've attached an ultrasound picture of her with her arm over her eyes and a recent picture of her sleeping the exact same way. Funny, isn't it?

Stop Taking My Picture Already

On Friday, July 28, 2006, Zoe and I went to my office to visit with everyone. This was Zoe's first trip out besides going to a doctor appointment and we were really looking forward to it! We were starting to get restless after staying couped up for so long! I dressed her up really cute and off we went. Everyone certainly enjoyed seeing her and we had a blast! I took her picture when we got home......or let me say I took the best picture I could get of her. She wouldn't stay still long enough to get a really good one!

Sleeping with My Daddy.....Again!

Zoe simply loves sleeping with her Daddy (and vice versa). She started out laying on his chest, but they both ended up in the floor with Daddy holding her pacifier in her mouth while he was sleeping. It seems I always end up with the camera!

Eating My Daddy's Nose

The other day Mark and I were hanging out playing with Zoe when she started this new thing of trying to eat his nose. Every time he would get in her face she would open her mouth wide toward his nose. I'm sure she was just opening her mouth, but we like to think she was going for his nose since it ended up in her mouth. It was pretty funny!

Hanging Out with Grandpa Wearing Zellow

Zoe's Grandparents came down last week to stay with us for a few days and boy did we ever enjoy having them here. They are such a blessing and sure do love "their baby." I've attached a picture of Zoe hanging out with Grandpa with them both wearing "zellow." Zellow is a term my Dad coined since Zoe's room is yellow and her name begins with a Z......it's too cute. Anyway, Zoe sure does love her Grandpa (and Grandma).

Playing Dress Up

Since we decided that we wouldn't get Zoe out and about until she reached 8 weeks old due to her premature birth, I thought we needed to play dress up since she has all of these cute clothes and I'm afraid she won't get to wear all of them. This is an outfit that a friend I work with, Carolyn, bought for her. Isn't it adorable? Just wanted to share how cute she looked wearing it.

My Six Week Checkup

Zoe went for her six week checkup on July 10, 2006 with her pediatrician. She weighed 9 lbs. 10 oz. and measured 22 1/4 inches long. Dr. Beveridge was so pleased with her and said that she looked great. She also got two shots and was none too pleased about it! Poor thing.....I've attached pics of her Snoopy band-aid and of her fussing at her Daddy.

My Guardian Angel

Today was my follow up appointment with my obstetrician, Dr. Sharon Piper. I can't begin to tell you how fortunate we were to have a doctor like her. She is simply the most caring and compassionate doctor I have ever met. I knew we would be in great hands and that God gave her to us for a reason. I've attached a pic of Dr. Piper (in the blue scrubs) and her main nurse, Melissa, that was taken today since we didn't get a pic in the hospital. We can't thank them enough for everything!

Happy 4th of July from Zoe

I bought this little onesie at Carter's for Zoe for her to wear on the 4th. As you can tell, she could care less about the 4th of July, but she sure looked cute wearing it. Hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th!

Hmmmm.....What is That?

We bought Zoe a new chair with tons of bright toys hanging off of it for her amusement. She can't quite figure out what all of it is just yet, but give her time! She'll have it figured out in no time!

Take Me to Grandma's........

Now Grandpa isn't the only one with a great sense of humor. Grandma loves "her baby" and while her and Grandpa were eating at Cracker Barrel, she came across this shirt for Zoe. Of course, it's too big for her to wear now, but she'll look cute wearing it later on. It says, "Take Me to Grandma's and Nobody Gets Hurt!" Too funny!