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!