My Baby Turns Two

Where does the time go? I can remember the day my Zoe was born like it was yesterday and, yet, here we are two years later! It's crazy!!!!! Of course, Zoe got up at 6:00 a.m. and was ready to go! She knew she would have presents and there was no getting her to go back to sleep. As you can see by the video I uploaded, the tricycle was a huge hit. She loved it! And she loved her Mr. Potato Head my girlfriend, Nikki, sent to her. She hasn't quite grasped the concept that the pieces need to go in certain places so it's pretty funny to see how it turns out each time! It's hysterical. I'll have to try to catch a picture of one to post, but she tears it apart pretty quick after getting it together. I've attached a few of my favorite pics of the day and what a day it has been already. We've opened presents, played and went to the zoo and we haven't even done cake and ice cream yet! I'll have to post those later! Enjoy the pics!

I Love My Daddy!

My Beautiful Big Girl!

Say Cheese!

I'm Such a Big Girl!

Happy Birthday Zoe!

This is a video I shot of Zoe this morning when she went up to open her presents for her birthday. As you can see, the tricycle was a total hit!

Zoe's Birthday at the Zoo

Zoe Turns Two!

1, 2, 3.....ABCD....Itsy, Bitsy Spider

I've now learned that if I want to catch Zoe doing something, I have to place the camera down somewhere without her paying attention. That's the only way I can catch stuff on video! And this was TOO FREAKIN' CUTE!!!!! Enjoy!

Ring Around the Rosy

The Next Contestants for Dancing with the Stars

My Big Girl Bed

Our sweet baby Zoe is such a big girl now. So big in fact that we had to take down her crib and put her in a "big girl bed." Mommy got really teary over that one. My baby is growing up so fast and will be two on May 25th. How can that be? And I know at her two year appointment Dr. Beveridge will want to know if she is out of her crib. She is so tall and I've had this fear of her attempting to climb out of her crib and cracking her head. Anyway, we got the bed and if she were to fall out of this one, it's really close to the floor. Here's a picture of our sweet baby taking a nap in her bed. By the way, she LOVES it. We've had a hard time just keeping her out of it.

A Request for Prayers

My office manager and wonderful friend, Rosann Hurst, is currently undergoing a stem stell transplant at Vanderbilt. This past Wednesday she had the port put in place to receive the high dose chemo. She received her first dose of chemo on Thursday and is now receiving injections for the next 10 days (I think) in order to boost her production of stem cells so they can be harvested. Anyway, she's on probably every drug we can think of and will be going through a lot in the next 30 days. I talked to her on Friday and she sounded really good, but you'd have to know Rosann. She's tough as nails and with her faith and determination, I'd place my money on her any day. I know she's going to do great, but you just can't have enough people praying for you. So, please remember Rosann in the coming month while she goes through the process of the stem cell transplant....and it is quite a process. She is blessed to get to stay at home while this is happening; however, she is basically in seclusion. She can't be around anyone (except her sweet husband Bill) because there is just too big of a risk of contracting germs. Pray, pray, pray.

And on another request for prayers, I've got an important appointment on Wednesday and I'm a little nervous about it so I would ask for a few of those prayers, too. Please pray for a good appointment.

Also, my girlfriend Shelley has been really sick (along with her twin girls) and I would ask for prayers for her, as well. Another girlfriend, Nikki, needs our prayers also because her son, Zachary, is having a rough time right now. Most of you know Zachary and his story; however, feel free to check out his latest updates on his website under my "Sites I Like to Visit" section on my Blog.

Thanks to everyone for your prayers.

Josh Turner - Firecracker

This is now Zoe's FAVORITE song. I downloaded it on Apple iTunes and burned it on a CD in my car. She heard it and hasn't stopped asking for it since! When she gets in the car she says, "Mommy, Firecracker dance!" And she will keep asking until you play it for her. I must confess that I'm getting a little sick of the song. When you've heard it 10 times before you get to work it gets a little old.....

http://www.cmt.com/videos/josh-turner/174153/firecracker.jhtml

Dancing with Papa Again!

The title says it all.

The Cutest Picture Ever

As you will see from my previous post, Zoe's class attended a puppet show based on the book The Gruffalo. Anyway, I took this picture of Zoe and two of her classmates.....which I think turned out pretty darn cute! They made these shirts to celebrate "Week of the Child" at McKendree. Following the puppet show, McKendree even celebrated its annual parade around two city blocks in downtown Nashville....complete with police escorts. I was so glad to get to be a part of it. Anyway, I took this picture right before the play. I think you'll agree it's too cute!

Meredith, Zoe & Sophia

For those of you who don't know, Meredith and Zoe were born on the same day about three hours apart by the same OB. I used to work with Meredith's mother and as they were taking her from recovery following her C-section, I was just coming into recovery following my C-section. It was pretty hysterical and it's great that our children are in school together!

Time Out Papa & Nana

While my parents were visiting this weekend, the old "basketball coach" came out in Papa and he taught Zoe "time out!" Anyway, it was too cute and she was pretty funny doing it. And for the rest of the weekend she would periodically say, "Time out Papa!" Too funny! As you can see, she's still learning hand placement!

Time Out Nana!
Time Out Papa!

March For Babies

This past weekend was the March for Babies for the March of Dimes. As most of you know, this is an organization that is near and dear to my heart. My parents came down, as well as my best bud from back home, Temple. We had such a wonderful weekend. The support of my parents and Temple means so much. Thanks for coming down and we love you guys!

The Gruffalo

This past Friday Zoe's class went to see a puppet show at the Nashville Public Library. I volunteered to go with her class and was so glad I was able to go. It was a WONDERFUL show and I would highly recommend it. Enjoy the pics:0)

Feeding Priscilla & Beth

Daddy is the BEST at "pretend play" with Zoe. Tonight they were feeding her dolls, Priscilla & Beth. And before you ask, Mark named both dolls. How did he come up with those names you might ask? We have no idea....the names just popped out and they've stuck like glue. Anyway, Zoe calls them by name and her and Daddy had to feed them dinner before they went to bed. Too cute!

Too Cute for School

Since we had a warm snap last week, I managed to pull out the boxes of Spring/Summer clothes I had bought for Zoe and this was one of her outfits. She was just too cute for school!

My "Dress Up" Shoes

I went a few weeks ago and bought Zoe some shoes to play "dress up" with because she just wouldn't leave my heels alone. She LOVES shoes. We're convinced she's the next Carrie (for those of you who watched Sex & The City, you'll get what I'm talking about it). Anyway, I just had to get a picture of her wearing them because she's hysterical. And, yes, she's in a diaper again. We just can't seem to keep clothes on the child. As soon as she gets home she wants them off and doesn't want anything else on until she goes to bed in her jammies. So, what do you think of Zoe's shoes? By the way, she was cooking!

My First Turkey Picture

Daddy shot a turkey today and this was Zoe's first experience with a "turkey picture." She liked getting up in the back of the truck with Daddy and the turkey, but she didn't want the turkey to touch her. It was pretty funny actually. She didn't mind getting right next to it, but she didn't even want a feather to touch her. Too cute!

Playing Dress Up With Daddy

Four times per year Zoe's day care, McKendree United Methodist Church, closes for teacher training. They closed yesterday and Daddy took the day off to spend with Zoe. They played and played and played all day and from what I understand, had an absolute blast. Mommy was just sad she had to go to work and miss spending time with them. Daddy and Zoe played dress up and I've attached a picture of the end result. The shoes she's wearing are from my extremely large, fat, pregnant days when I could barely fit anything on my foot. I thought I would give those to Zoe to play with since she's constantly grabbing for my heels, plus they don't leave black marks on the floor. Anyway, she thinks she too cool! I couldn't agree more!