8 Months Old!

Dear Zoe- Happy 8 month birthday, baby girl.  Its hard to believe that my little baby is getting so big!

You are now a very skilled eater.  You love applesauce, oatmeal, yogurt and anything that I am eating.  In fact, you have started to reject the bottle and been demanding real food! 

You are also talking up a storm- you say da-da all the time, but it is not always aimed at Daddy (although we won't tell him that).

One of your favorite games is peek-a-boo.  You will roll yourself up like a little burrito in your blanket and wait for us to say "Where is Zoe?" and then you will unroll and reveal your cute little smile.

You are also clapping and waving very frequently.  Whenever we are shopping at the store, you wave like you are on a parade float at everyone you see, you have fans wherever we go. 

Your crawl is starting to develop into what your Dad calls "shot in the leg" crawl.  You pull up one leg like a regular crawl and then drag your other leg along behind it.  It isn't the most efficient mode of transportation, but it gets you where you want to be. 

8 MONTHS OLD!

get OUT!

Seriously, its been EIGHT months?

So happy!

Lets see how you've grown...

It's amazing to look back and see how small you were just 8 months ago, and to see how much you have grown.  Thanks for being the sweetest and happiest baby ever.  Your dad and I are so happy that you are here.  Love you Zoe!

Love you too, mama.  :)

xoxo, the mama

Mohawks and lunch with the godparents

Dear Zoe- just got back from lunch with Jenny & uncle Patrick. You got many compliments on the hairdo dad gave you last night. Personally, I think you look like one cool chick.

Bon Appetit!

Dear Zoe, It took a while, but you are finally enjoying eating real food!  I knew you'd get the hang of it, but we had to do it at your pace.  Among your favorites- applesauce, yogurt, peaches, and raspberries.  You still haven't gotten the taste for any veggies, but I sometimes sneak them in with your applesauce.   Quite a change than where we were a few months ago...http://fromatozoe-babygirl.blogspot.com/2011/05/solid-foodtake-2.html

xoxo, the mama

Dear Zoe, Yesterday we threw Grandma a surprise party for her 60th birthday.  She had NO idea!  Grandpa and I have been planning for weeks and it was a sucess!!  We had it at Joanie's house and all of her favorite people were there to help celebrate.

Grandma's Reaction!

'Grandma, we got you!'

Party People

Showing off your moves



Everybody, look at meeee!

xoxo, the mama

Mommy! Mommy! Mommy!

Dear Zoe, you have turned into quite the mommy's girl lately! If I am in the room, you want all of my attention. You want me to feed you, hold you and play with you. I know it's just a phase, but I hope you always like me this much!!

Naps

Dear Zoe, It doesn't get much cuter than this...

Sweet girl

Dear Zoe, I love when you grab my and Dads face and just rest your forehead against it. Please don't ever stop.

xoxo, the mama

Our Little Drama Queen

Dear Zoe, Lately, you have been expressing your feelings a lot.  When you are happy, you are smiley and wave your arms up and down, like you are a little bird.  And when you are unhappy or don't get your way, boy do you let us know. 

Yesterday, you wanted everything that mom had.  My keys, my phone, my water...and when I took something away from you...you yelled, flapped your little wings and melted down.  Pretty sure this is the start of temper tantrums.  But you are SO cute when you do them, I can't help but laugh...

What the H, mom?!?

I said I wanted my bottle 48 DEGREES!!

xoxo, the mama

Hottest Day of Your Life (so far...)

Dear Zoe - Today it was 95 degrees, the hottest day of your little life.  We went to Wiggleworms and to Starbucks with some friends and then have been staying in the nice air conditioning for the rest of the day...so much for springtime!

xoxo, the mama

Mai Fest 2011!

Dear Zoe, Yesterday, you went to your very first street fest.  It was Maifest in Lincoln Square.  Tim and Steph and Jenny and Mikey came with us and we had a great time drinking beers, eating bratwurst and pretzels and enjoying the summer weather.  This is just the beginning of a fun summer in Chicago!

CHEERS!

Zoe, Jenny & Gus

Stealing Tim's glasses...

xoxo, the mama



CUPS!

Dear Zoe - One of your favorite toys at the moment are your stacking cups.  You have recently learned how to bang them together and are very proud of your new talent.  We had a playgroup over to our house today but you weren't too eager to share your cups...may have to work on that.  :)

Zoe and Her Cups...

xoxo, the mama

Tuckered OUT

Dear Zoe, Yesterday we went out with your friend Cole from Wiggleworms and his mom.  It was such a nice day, we spent a lot of time outside and by the end of the day you were warn OUT!  You slept for 12 hours last night with no wake ups!  We are going to have to do that more often...

Do. Not. Disturb.!!

xoxo, the mama