7 Months

Wow. Zoey. Stop growing. Just a short 30 weeks ago, you had no idea who we are; you never smelled food, saw color or even made a peep. Now, just 210 days later you know when I get home, when Mommy is making a bottle for you, scream when you drop your favorite toy, put anything and everything in your mouth. You even prefer things. You love eating your feet, smiling at anyone who looks at you and cry when we both leave your sight. You can even tell the difference between the dogs, you look at birds above your bed, and even get happy when I say the word "bath".

Amazing, simply amazing. You even know when things have gone out of style. We used to play a game every time you woke up. I would hold you up and have you touch your mobile above your changing table. You loved it. You would smile; struggle to grab the brightly colored paper cutouts of bottles, bibs and pacifiers. Each time you reached out, you would get better and better, grabbing something faster each time. Today, you stopped. I held you up, and you smiled, looked at the mobile and then looked at me, with a look in your eye, like you wanted to say "come on Dad, that was so 24 hours ago".

Today I realized that we are going to be in trouble, big trouble. You, Zoey will be strong willed, making up your mind and taking after Mommy, being stubborn with your decisions and never yielding to what you don’t want or like. I for one, think this is great, but man are we in for some trouble. Trouble I tell you.

The Mad Scientist!

Well this wasn't the best picture out of the group but definitely the most interesting. Little Jensyn looks like her whistle doubles as a brain sucker and Zoey is just going along for the ride. Meanwhile Jensyn has this great look on her face like (in the evil scientist voice) "Ha Ha now I will be the most powerful baby alive!" The girls had a great time together. Zoey seems to be an observer. She just sits quietly and watches her little friends. I think she is going to be just like my Paulie. Sitting back and just taking the world all in! Smart kid!!

Synchronized swimming singles champion!

Well I think that Zoey has figured out another possibility for a career!! Well on second thought I guess there aren't any synchronized singles out there. Oh well I am still pretty amazed at what she's accomplished thus far in her swimming class! So far she has learned how to float (as seen in the picture), kick her feet, splash with her hands, go underwater(and suck up less water) and blow bubbles(oh I guess I do the bubble blowing she just looks at me like I'm Kookoo!)We have two more classes left so I may have some more updates on the champ but we'll see. Stay tuned for our visit with Miss Jensyn!

She sleeps like an angel!

Well maybe not quite like an angel but maybe more like a small noisy animal! But none the less!! She sleeps! Plus it will be great footage to show to any future boyfriends!! Sorry Zo

Miss Hollywood

Watch out Auntie Rachel Zoey is ready for Hollywood!! She's got her shades and she is ready to go!

Zoey's first facial

Well I guess Zoey decided that she had waited long enough for her first facial! Hmmmm I guess she could be onto something. Banana, Rice and Apricot sounds like I nice refreshing combo! I wonder if it has any Anti-aging benefits! I just might have to give it a try!

Chatterbox Zo

So I'm pretty sure that Zoey is going to be a talker just like me! She chatters nonstop now. I don't know if there will be another moment of silence in our house again! Poor Paul!

Me, My friends and I.

So Zoey has already made some little friends. This picture is of her and her little friend Kayla. As you can see Zoey is a giant next to her even though Zoey is three weeks younger. She went to her 6 month check up yesterday and she is weighing in at a whopping 17lb 15oz. That puts her in the 90th percentile. Meaning that she is heavier than 90% of all of the babies her age! I guess we grow them big. Well back to Zoey’s little friend. This last time we got together was the first time that the girls actually noticed one another. Zoey sat in her exersaucer looking curiously at Kayla and Kayla was much more vocal and definitely excited to have a friend of her very own. It was pretty fun.

She swims like a fish.

Well maybe not quite like a fish but maybe more like a piece of driftwood. Monday was the beginning of the baby and me swim class that I signed Zoey up for. She really seemed to enjoy the class. Well all except for the getting dunked under (I wouldn't call that enjoyment). She did great though and didn't seem to drink too much pool water. Paul took the first class with her while I manned the cameras. Not such a great idea since I forgot the memory for the video camera so we have an ultra short clip of her enjoying her swim.

Giggly giggly goo!

Well this is the moment that I have been waiting for since the day that Zoey was born!! Watch and see!

Plane Crash at Mt. Charleston Nevada

Here is the footage we took. Crazy stuff.



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Zoey's first Trip to Mt Charleston!

Yesterday was a very eventful and tragic day. I thought it would be a great idea to get out of town and enjoy the scenic views and cool climate of Mt Charleston. Well little did we know that Zoey's first trip to the mountains would be so frightening! We decided to grab a bite to eat at The Lodge and enjoy the beautiful 80 degree weather. We were just finishing up lunch and commenting how great Zoey was all through lunch when we heard this little plane buzz by the lodge. We didn't really think much of it because there are always tourist planes in the area. All of the sudden there was an explosion and people were screaming to call 911! We jumped up to see what had happened and saw the billowing smoke coming from Mary Jane Falls. We immediately abandoned our plans of going for a leisurely stroll and got the heck out of there. Not knowing where the plane had crashed or how fast the fire would spread we decided that it would be a good idea to leave and not be stuck up there or worse! We drove down to the bottom of the mountain and pulled over at a rest stop to feed Zoey before getting back on the road. There must have been a hundred rescue vehicles passing by so we decided we had better get on the road. Well so far they know that there were 4 people aboard and no one survived. They were on their way to Byron California from the North Las Vegas Airport. The plane has started a 12 acre forest fire and the subdivision near by has been evacuated. They are hoping to have the fire contained by 6pm this evening as long at the winds don't kick up!

Zoey's First Bite

Well I have had so many requests for the video of Zoey's first bite that I just had to put it up! Up next will be Zoey and the Johnny Jumper. Enjoy!

Mikie Likes it!

Well Mikie might have liked it (it being solid foods) but on the first pass Zoey didn't. Now when we are talking solid food you may think Mmmmm maybe some green beans cut up or maybe even a steak. Nooooo not even close! She got mushed up rice cereal with some milk mixed in! It reminds me of fish flakes or those instant mashed potatoes. Well whatever it was she didn't like it. She went from toothless grin to grimaced face of disgust! Pretty much what went in came immediately back out. I'm not sure I blame her! We got a video and many pictures of the event! Here's a great one of her in action!

Orchard Adventures

Zoey and I enjoyed our Friday outing maybe not as much as being tossed off a building (Thanks for the insightful and cultural post Paul)but hey we still had a good time! We went to Gilcreas Orchard to pick some Zuchinni, Apricots and Apples with our friends Maddie and Charlotte. We had a great time even thought it was 104 degrees today! We all can't wait to go back again in a few weeks! The next time we go there should be a lot more to pick. It's still pretty early for most of the stuff! After our orchard adventure we stopped by the pottery studio that I used to throw at. It's totally changed. They remodeled the whole studio and built a huge wood fire kiln! I was so inspired to go back! I think maybe sometime this summer I might give it another try! I'll let you know how it goes! I've included a picture of Zoey taking care of some of the fruits and veggies that we picked!