My Polka-Dotted Princess

Zoee is growing up so fast...I can't believe she is already 5 months old. She has the biggest personality..and loves to make us laugh.

An Eventful Saturday Outing

We had a great Saturday..spending time as a lil' family unit. We went and I got my hair colored/cut..Zoee was actually really good..but peed on Mike's leg..too funny. Wish I took pictures..but I was too busy laughing to stop and grab the camera. We went shopping at this neat lil' store in Odessa for baby clothes. I adore everything in there and I want one of everything for Zoee. I will have to steer clear to save our bank account. But this is one of the items I did purchase for Zoee to wear this fall/winter. Isn't it adorable?? She's going to look so cute..so stay tuned for more pictures of this snazzy number.

Here's daddy and daughter posing for the camera. And for all those wondering..yes, that is a mohalk on Mike's head. He made me do it people!

My new color and cut..along with my sassy daughter. Mike said she looked like the Twister game that day with all her polka dots on.

Okay..we finally did it. I broke down and pierced Zoee's ears on August 1st. I toyed with the idea of it for many months..and figured if I'm actually going to do ...it's either now or never. I refuse to post the picture of her getting it done..it's really not that bad

(but I'm sure a lot of you will have your own opinions

of me being a mean mom for doing it already)
But needless to say, she turned out having 14-karat gold cute earrings that look fabulous on her..and she only screamed 2 loud screams and then that was it..she turned all blotchy like I did when I'm mad..as you see in this picture..but she forgot all about it 10 minutes later.

I think she was more scared because there was two ladies that did both ears at the same time (which is totally better than doing one ear and then the other) and it scared her Mike was holding her head still. She shot the lady in the picture one mean GO TO HADES looks...and then refused to look at her again. She hasn't messed with them since..and I keep them really clean..and she's doing great with them. I'm hoping she will thank me later on for doing it early when she didn't remember the pain.

This is us before getting into the car right after the major event...she still wasn't happy

Klondike Family Fun

Zoee and I took off to Klondike for a few days to spend some time with Jillery and Tyler before Jillery had to go back to school. We had a great time hanging out...I slept a lot and I even walked a mile one evening at the Klondike track with Zoee in tow. I miss hanging out with my sis! Ever since we've grown up and gotten "adult" lives..we don't do it as much.

Tyler and Zoee bonded...she's preparing him to be a daddy!

Loving on Casper (Jillery & Tyler's dog)

They became fast friends

Ahh..how sweet!

Getting some sugars from her Aunt Jillery

Miranda's Baby Shower Outing

Miranda and Tammy

Me and Danitza

Angie P., Meghann, and Rendi

Zoee was pooped

Miranda is the dashing mommy-to-be..She's due in September. We all missed her baby shower a few weekends ago..so we met at Abuelo's for lunch and came adorning her with gifts for the baby.

Just visiting

Here we are hanging out at Amanda & Bidal's house..we got to her their new lil' boy. He is precious. Her twin daughters were such a hoot..they didn't know what to think of Zoee...I think cause she's getting bigger and they don't get to see her very often.

The Thumbsucker Strikes Again...

Zoee started sucking her thumb a few weeks ago. She never took a pacifier..and she has now realized how to suck on one finger and not the whole fist.

She realized that she can hold both of her hands together..Aye..the things she learns during the days at home!

"Seriously Mom, do you have to take my picture all the time?"

Too cute..these are the two things that help her fall asleep in her swing.

She's getting ready to grub...she loves eating veggies, fruits, and cereal.

And thanks to a friend..we've introduced her to these yummy yogurt bites that melt away in your mouth..they are so good..and she LOVES them!

Family Fun at the Lake

Swinging with Daddy

My cousin, Amy and her 2-month-old son, Owen

Cute cousins having a blast

Jhett and Zoee taking a dip in the pool

She's just relaxing..don't you wish life could be this simple all the time?

Hanging out with my mom' friend, Carol..She lives in Round Rock and drove over to hang out.

My bathing suit beauty getting ready to take a dip in the pool

Giving her cousin, Jhett hugs

Spending time with Grammy

Well, I'm finally back from almost a week-long vacation. We went to stay at my Aunt Kathy's lake house. We stayed from Tuesday-Monday. We had a lot of fun spending time with family and friends. We went to Round Rock during the week to do a little shopping at the awesome outlet mall there. And I also got to spend a few hours in IKEA for the first time in my life. I had always wanted to go into one..and just like I thought..it rocked. They have such neat things.

During our visit to Austin, I got to see my friend, Brenee'. I haven't seen her since her wedding last summer and it was good times getting to catch up. I miss her dearly and we always seem to pick up right where we left off. I wished we lived closer..but she seems so happy and I'm so happy for her.

Mike showed up Saturday morning and spent the weekend with us..so that was a treat. I didn't think he was going to get to come. Thought he was going to have to work all weekend. We stayed an extra night after everybody left.

Zoee got to swim twice while we were there and she just loved it. I bought her a lil' pool..just perfect for her. She just relaxed and learned to splash and kick.

All in all, I was so glad we got to spend the weekend with family and friends..and I wish we could do it more often. I really miss my family...and wish that my family would make an effort to get together more often. It's harder when you grow up and start having families of your own...but seriously..it doesn't take a lot to get together for dinner or even a weekend.

Little Miss Independent

She loves it when Mike picks her up like this..they play like she is waterskiing

(he makes all kinds of funny water sounds)

Stopping for a picture, of course..she looks so long in this picture

(maybe it's the larger-size p.j.'s we just had to buy her)

She likes to stand up and is super strong.
Lil' Diva always posing!

She always has that lil' arm bent behind her..I swear she could be a contortionist when she grows up if she keeps that up.

Ahh..caught Mommy with the camera.. this is her first stance of trying to get up and go.

Loving on Harriet the Hippo (or that's what I call her)

She's almost got it down..now if she can only figure out how to get those arms up..she'll be on the move and we'll be in trouble.

" Bye Dad, Love ya" (Mike was leaving for work) I promise I thought she put her hand up to wave goodbye..ha ha

Little Miss Independent is my daughter's new title... She loves to do things on her own..she is already trying to hold up her own bottle..already trying to crawl..rolls over like's nobody's business, and has fits like you wouldn't believe when she doesn't get her way. You are only 4 months old, Zoee, will you please slow down already?? I love capturing this moments on film and seeing her grow. It just amazes me when she does something new. I'm priviledged that I get to stay at home and witness everything. Thanks Mike for working so hard so I can be able to do that. I promise I won't gripe anymore about having to clean the house or laundry all the time...lol