First Grade Book Parade

In celebration of Dr. Seuss Week at school, the first grade classes had a book parade.  You were supposed to come dressed as a character from your favorite book, and it didn't have to be a Dr. Suess book.  Anyway, Zoe is absolutely in love with the Junie B. Jones series of books.  They are hysterical and we have a great time reading them together.  Anyway, Zoe dressed up as "Junie B. Jones Loves Handsome Warren." I think she nailed it...you?

Zumba

So, I've been taking a Zumba class since the middle of January and to say that I'm addicted would be an understatement.  I absolutely LOVE it!  I love it that it doesn't feel like exercise at all and I have so much fun doing it!  Here is a pic from my first class with Michelle and another pic of a class I led while she was on Spring Break!  I've come a long way baby!

Happy Valentine's Day

This was the first year that Zoe had to have a box to put all of her Valentine's in.  I got a little creative and made a pretty darn cute one, but when I saw some of the other boxes I totally felt like a big fat failure.  Lots of moms had gotten on Pinterest and done some crazy things with the boxes!  I'm guessing I'm going to have to pull out all the stops next year, but I was pretty proud of Zoe's box.  Plus, the smile on her face when she saw her gift from me and her Daddy was priceless!  You can't go wrong with One Direction!

Shinedown

Mark and I got to have a date night to celebrate our anniversary!  We went to see one of our favorite bands - Shinedown.  Of course, we got to see POD and Three Days Grace and it was AWESOME!  We LOVED it and can't wait to go again!  Here's a little snippet of the concert....

London's 10th Birthday Party

Zoe was invited to London Ivie's 10th birthday part at the Jimmy Floyd Center and she absolutely loved it.  Zoe loves London and I'm so glad that London treats her like a little sister and always thinks to include her.  It makes Zoe feel so important!

First Time in the Woods with Daddy

Zoe has been chomping at the bit to go to the woods with her Daddy.  Well, she finally got her opportunity and was so excited!  Of course, I took a picture to remember the occasion (I know that shocks you). Check out my little cutie....

Student of the Month & Perfect Attendance

Our girl was awarded Student of the Month for her class and we were so proud of her!  

Student of the Month is given on an academic basis and our girl really works hard in school!  

Zoe was also given the Perfect Attendance award for the Second Nine Weeks.

That may not be a big deal to some of you, but it's the first time she's received it!

Way to go ZoZo!

Report Card - 2nd Nine Weeks

She ROCKED it!

New Year's Eve

We usually host a New Year's Eve party at our house, but we switched it up this year and let The Sanfords host.  It was a blast!  I can't thank them enough for having all of us!

Merry CHRISTmas!

To say that we were beyond blessed this Christmas would be an understatement.  I know I say every year that I'm not going to go overboard, but I somehow manage to do it every stinkin' time.  I think I've figured out my problem, too.  I tend to buy only things that are on sale, and I will buy all year round.  So, I forget what I've got in the closet already and then I end up buying way more than I intended.  Darn it!  I've made a promise to myself that I'm going to try to do better this year (don't hold your breath).  Anyway, Zoe absolutely LOVED all of her gifts!  As you can see from some of the photos, she was beside herself!