Can I Help With the Laundry?

Zoe has this new thing about wanting to help me fold clothes after I take them out of the dryer. Of course, her idea of folding is grabbing items as fast as she can and throwing them everywhere. It's HYSTERICAL!

I think this is mine!

Hee! Hee! I'll help you Mommy!

Now, which one should I fold first?

Zoe's First Bite

Well, it's happened. Zoe was bitten for the first time at day care last Thursday. I thought to myself, "Okay, I know these things happen." But, nothing prepares you for how mad you get when you actually see the bite. I was able to prod it out of the teacher which child was responsible (they aren't supposed to tell you for whatever reason) and it ended up being one of her little buds she plays with quite a bit! The next day, I asked Zoe's teacher if the child had bitten before and she told me that he had. I then asked how many times and get this.....IT HAS HAPPENED SO MANY TIMES THAT SHE COULDN'T EVEN TELL ME! Now that REALLY made me mad. I asked what the day care would do if he continued to bite and she told me, "Nothing because it's up to the parents to do something about it." Do I need to state the obvious here? Obviously, his parents aren't doing too much about it if he has bitten so many times she couldn't give me a number! Can you say CRAZY?!? I think when a child continuously bites and you lose count as to how many times it has happened, they should be kicked out. Sorry, but that's an awful behavior that needs definite attention and to kick their child out would be a definite attention getter. All I know is if he bites Zoe again, it won't be pretty. And by the way, she wasn't doing a thing to him to provoke the bite....he just walked over and bit her!!!!! I've attached a pic her Daddy took, although this doesn't really do it justice since it was taken the day after. I am thankful that it didn't break the skin.

Beep....Beep.....Beep.....

For Zoe's birthday, some friends gave her this Little Tykes car and she LOVES it. Daddy was able to take some pictures of her in her car and she literally pushes this thing all over the place. It's too cute!

Zoe's One Year Checkup

I still can't believe our little Zoe is now a year old! She is such a blessing! Of course, Dr. Beveridge was really pleased with Zoe. She still isn't walking yet, but we hope that she'll cross that milestone soon. She cruises everything, can walk VERY well while only hold one hand.....she just doesn't want to yet. She has taken steps from me to Daddy, but she won't take off on her own. She has started standing up in the middle of the floor by herself without the use of furniture or a toy (a few times anyway) and, if she isn't paying attention, you can let her go and she'll stand there all by herself. When she figures out you've let go, it's like she says "oh crap" and sits right back down. Dr. Beveridge said as long as she's walking by 16 months of age that everything is fine. And she guaranteed that it would be a whole lot sooner rather than later. Now, Zoe's weight was 23 lbs. 9 oz. and her height is 31 3/4 in.! She has slowed down on her weight gain (only gaining a little over one pound since her 9 month checkup), but she has grown over two inches in height since that checkup! WOW! She is very tall and totally off the charts now on height. I'm guessing she's going to have her Daddy's long legs and not my nubs! YEAH! She's still in the 85th percentile with her weight! Dr. Beveridge said that she expected her weight gain to slow dramatically by the time she turned a year old and she was right! And by the way, we are totally off all breathing treatments! That is such an answer to prayer. We are going to take her off her Singulair the last day of this month, but Dr. Beveridge wants her back on it by August 1st. She wants her on it and it in her system by the time September rolls around. Hopefully, we won't go back on the breathing treatments, but only time will tell. Right now, we are just going to be thankful for the blessings we have been given! And we are now feeding Zoe Gerber Graduates and table food and that's a little nerve racking! Nobody ever warns how much children choke and gag when learning to chew, but you just have to keep trying so they will learn!

Zoe's First Rockin' Horse

This is Zoe's first rockin' horse that she received for her birthday from Grandma and Grandpa. She LOVES it! You can hear me calling the horse "Eugenia" and I thought I had better explain that one. While I was pregnant, my Dad used to tell me I had to name the baby "Eugenia" since she needed to be named after him (his name is Gene). So, I've compromised and named Zoe's horse Eugenia. That's fair, huh? Anyway, Grandpa is trying to be the voice for "Eugenia" and she sounds a little sick! It's hysterical!

Zoe's First Birthday Party

These are some of the photographs that were taken at the Nashville Zoo for Zoe's first birthday party. I've also added some random photos that were taken that weekend. We had a blast and I hope you enjoy them. I'm having so much fun learning new things to do with the Blog!

Zoe's First Nashville Sounds Game

These are pics from Zoe's first Nashville Sounds game. The past few years, my firm buys tickets for everyone and their families to a specific Nashville Sounds game. Last year was the first year to do it, but I was in the hospital since I had just had Zoe and we (OBVIOUSLY) didn't get to attend. Anyway, we went this year and had a blast. Zoe really enjoyed herself and got to play with her friends Shyla, Gracyn and Savannah. The kids were too cute. Enjoy!

Daddy's Sneezes

I'm loving this! I've now figured out how I can post the videos directly to the blog rather than just adding the link to view! I know you've seen this video before, but I'll be adding new ones! I just needed to play around! Enjoy!

Such a Big Girl!

It's official....Zoe is such a big girl! Over the long holiday weekend I decided we were going to give up her bottles and I really worked on getting her to drink strictly from her sippy cup. By the time she went back to school on Tuesday she was fully on her sippy cup! NO MORE BOTTLES! However, over the past several days, Zoe has been refusing to drink her formula. She would drink anything else out of her sippy cup, but she was beginning to hate the formula. Therefore, per Dr. Beveridge's orders, we switched to whole milk last night and she drank her sippy cup like a champ! She LOVES it! She did the same thing this morning! My baby is such a big girl! I don't have any pics......I just wanted to gush a little!

Zoe Goes to the Zoo

We finally were able to take Zoe to the Nashville Zoo! Yeah! We have been wanting to do this for quite some time; however, due of her asthma and the constant illnesses, we weren't able to. Now that warm weather has arrived and most things have already bloomed, we are finally able to get out and about and we are LOVING IT! And Zoe had a big time. I think she enjoyed riding in her stroller more than the actual animals, but I suspect that the older she gets the more she'll enjoy it. I sure do hope so because we purchased a zoo membership and plan to use it a lot!

Meerkats are cool!
I love the Zoo....and my sippy cup!

Now tell me Daddy.....what's a Meerkat?

I'm ready to go, but I'm not going to leave this hat on!

Dressed and ready to go to the Zoo! I'm too cute!

Happy First Birthday Zoe!

I simply can't believe it. My little Zoe has turned one. Where did the time go? I can remember one year ago today as if it were yesterday. I can remember what I was wearing that day. I can remember riding in the car on my way to my checkup with Dr. Piper. I can remember being at the intersection of Lebanon Road and Briley Parkway at approximately 7:45 a.m. and reading the Mt. Juliet Chronicle while Mark was driving. I remember looking at the clock and saying to Mark, "Well, I guess Dr. Piper is delivering Tracy about right now." Tracy was a girl I used to work with when I first moved to Nashville and I knew from talking to her at Dr. Piper's office that she was going to be delivered that morning via C-Section. I can remember being scared out of my mind when Zoe wouldn't take the practice breaths they wanted to see on ultrasound and Dr. Piper saying to me, "Courtney, May 25th is a great day for a birthday. I'm not taking any chances with this baby." That day was the greatest in my life. All I can say is you can never know unconditional love until you have a child. We feel so incredibly blessed each day to have her.

Anyway, I took the day off to spend it with Zoe and when Daddy got home from work we celebrated her birthday. I've attached pics of our celebration. Of course, we're having the "big" birthday party with friends and family at the Nashville Zoo next Saturday, but there was no way I was going to let Zoe's birthday pass without having one heck of a celebration at home. I hope you enjoy the pics!

Which one do I play with first?

This is cool! I can ride this AND change the channels with my new Elmo remote control!

I can't decide what to rip open next!

I love this!

However, I'm not too sure about this cake!

What is this stuff?

Happy Birthday to Me!

Isn't this the cutest birthday cake ever? It's a shaggy dog!

I'm so over this!

You've got to be kidding me! I'm not going to keep wearing this!

I'm too cute in my birthday goucho pants!

My First Shoe Fitting....

Last weekend, Mark and I took Zoe to the mall to have her measured for a really good pair of walking shoes. Anyway, we went to Stride Rite and we had a ball. Zoe LOVED her stroller and was just taking it all in. Enjoy the pics!

What Mommy?

Hi Mommy!

Okay...Will You Stop Now?

Daddy's Sneezes

For some reason, Zoe loves it when her Daddy sneezes. I don't know why, but she just laughs and laughs. I was actually able to catch it on video. This is too cute!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeJwnIYyYIE

Biter Biscuits

Since Zoe is almost a year old now, we've been giving her "finger foods" to help her practice self feeding. Anyway, I sat Zoe in her high chair this afternoon after she had finished her lunch and gave her a "biter biscuit" and her sippy cup. It was hilarious! She made such a mess, but she did wonderful and LOVED the biter biscuit and the apple juice. Oh, and I've attached a video for you to enjoy, too!

Now, don't you wish you had a biter biscuit to eat? Here's the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuqx0F1WK8M

My First Birthday Presents

Last weekend Aunt Patty & Uncle Poopy came down for a visit. We are always so excited to see them and the visits are never long enough! Anyway, they brought Zoe her first birthday presents since they won't get to come down for her birthday party. I've attached pics of the gifts and of Aunt Patty & Uncle Poopy! We love you and miss you already!

Aunt Patty & Uncle Poopy

Excuse Me Sally (Her Doll's Name), I've Got a Phone Call!

What in the World? Oh....It's a Fawn!

Hmmmm.....What's in Here?

So Who Do You Think I Look Like?

Last weekend my parents came down to see Zoe and to participate in the March of Dimes Walk America event with me since it is definitely an organization that I hold close to my heart. (And a big thanks to Aunt Tempie for coming, too!) Anyway, my Dad was staring at Zoe and I commented that there was a particular picture where I thought Zoe looked just like me and my Dad said, "Yeah, the one with your brother where you're in front of the house wearing those red sandals?" It was exactly the one I was talking about. Now that's scary, isn't it? Anyway, my parents had given me the picture to scan into my computer and I've posted it here with a comparison photo of Zoe. I wonder if you guys will think she looks like me?!?

My Mommy is the One Wearing the Red Sandals!

Me Bouncin' in My Crib

Shake it Baby!

I know in a previous post I talked about Zoe's Moroccan shakers and how much she loves them, but I was able to catch her on video. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0T4VatvDJcA

I'm a Ham

Just wanted everyone to see how much of a Ham Zoe has turned into when the camera is around!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NW7zt2E-2Nw

Walking the Couch

Zoe has now started walking while holding onto things. It's so amazing to watch and I was able to catch her on video while she was walking down the couch. She's too cute and such a blessing! We thank God each day for Zoe!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wqONL0nY48

Climbin' the Table

When I walked into day care to pick up Zoe yesterday, I learned that she climbed the table where they feed the kiddies! Attached is a picture of Zoe doin' just that.....climbin' the table. This was taken by Ms. Akia with her cell phone! This is hilarious! Her little buddy is Jamison and she just loves him! When one does something so does the other and I imagine he was getting ready to do the same as her.