We went to vist my Grandmother-in-law, to wish her a happy 94th birthday. She lives midway between us and Jeff's parents, so it's always a good chance to visit them without the 7 hour car trip to Florida.
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Backing up a bit..
So the weekend before last...
We went to vist my Grandmother-in-law, to wish her a happy 94th birthday. She lives midway between us and Jeff's parents, so it's always a good chance to visit them without the 7 hour car trip to Florida.
We went to vist my Grandmother-in-law, to wish her a happy 94th birthday. She lives midway between us and Jeff's parents, so it's always a good chance to visit them without the 7 hour car trip to Florida.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Pictures...finally
To summarize the past two months:
2 Zoos
1 Beach
a few friends
lots of family
Good times!
To summarize the present:
Good sleep!
Occupational and speech therapy
Veggies are no longer a winner
Beautiful Girl!
Happy Mommy!
2 Zoos
1 Beach
a few friends
lots of family
Good times!
To summarize the present:
Good sleep!
Occupational and speech therapy
Veggies are no longer a winner
Beautiful Girl!
Happy Mommy!
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Oranges....yummy!!
While Zoe is sitting down to her very healthy dinner of lima beans, pasta, oranges, and dried berries (I'll slide her a little peanut butter sandwich later for protein), I have a few minutes to blog. The problem is I have more than a few minutes worth of blogging to do!! Waiting this long between posts will do that. Hopefully....eventually...I'll get around to back blogging and catch you up on the stuff you missed, but for now let me just go over today and one of my favorite topics....food!
Who knew feeding a toddler healthy stuff would be this easy. Eventually, she will figure out we're not eating the same stuff and that Mommy is just throwing together whatever she can think of from each food group, but for now, it's awesome! She hasn't met a food she doesn't like, but she does have a serious preference for fruit.
Here's a sampling of a typical menu over here:
Breakfast: mini pancakes, banana, and milk Okay, so pancakes probably aren't the best, but they sure are handy!
Lunch is handled at day care and usually involves canned veggies and some type of previously shaped and frozen meat product. Eh, well, nothing I can do about that part.
Snack: dehydrated berries
Dinner: Pasta, beans, and orange
We'll top of the night with a bit of chocolate.
Here's a little video of my little girl and her excitement for an orange. We're still working on the signing, so you'll see her "more" and a tiny glimpse of her "please". "Please" is suppose to be one hand rubbing her chest, but Zoe either rubs her hands together or rubs her belly. Sometimes she rubs her crossed arms, too. Close enough, I say.
The other night for a bit of my Creme Egg, she actually signed, "More, please" completely unprompted. Oh my gosh, I was so proud.
Who knew feeding a toddler healthy stuff would be this easy. Eventually, she will figure out we're not eating the same stuff and that Mommy is just throwing together whatever she can think of from each food group, but for now, it's awesome! She hasn't met a food she doesn't like, but she does have a serious preference for fruit.
Here's a sampling of a typical menu over here:
Breakfast: mini pancakes, banana, and milk Okay, so pancakes probably aren't the best, but they sure are handy!
Lunch is handled at day care and usually involves canned veggies and some type of previously shaped and frozen meat product. Eh, well, nothing I can do about that part.
Snack: dehydrated berries
Dinner: Pasta, beans, and orange
We'll top of the night with a bit of chocolate.
Here's a little video of my little girl and her excitement for an orange. We're still working on the signing, so you'll see her "more" and a tiny glimpse of her "please". "Please" is suppose to be one hand rubbing her chest, but Zoe either rubs her hands together or rubs her belly. Sometimes she rubs her crossed arms, too. Close enough, I say.
The other night for a bit of my Creme Egg, she actually signed, "More, please" completely unprompted. Oh my gosh, I was so proud.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
what a great weekend!
We ran errands. Visited with family. Planted a garden. Relaxed. And of course, played with Zoe. It was awesome! The only bummer is that Jeff has to go to work tonight, but other than that. Every weekend should be this great.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Forever Family Day
Yesterday was our Forever Family Day, and here is a little clip of the moment that changed my life.
March 16, 2008
Jin Feng Hotel
Nanchang, China
March 16, 2008
Jin Feng Hotel
Nanchang, China
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
My Gorgeous Girl in the Sunshine
We've been enjoying the wonderful weather lately. Zoe loves being outside!!
Zoe Points!!
Zoe has actually "pointed" for some time. She points at nearly every picture in a book and says, "deesh" We hear that word all the time. Deesh. Deesh. Deesh. I think at her school, they must point at pictures in books and say, "THIS is a ...." This = Deesh.
But today was the first time Jeff said, "Zoe, where's your milk?" and she pointed at her milk!
He said, "Zoe, where's the dog?? and she pointed at the dog.
Then she said, "Zoe, where's mama?? ... and she pointed at the dog again. Oh well!
She's getting it and thats what is important. Zoe's biggest delay has been speech, so I am beyond thrilled when she shows us she at least understands what we are saying.
A few other words we might be hearing are:
Uh-buh = up
dah = dog
Ah-dah = Da da
We meet with the Audiologist and ENT next week to evaluate her hearing again and make sure the tubes are fine.
But today was the first time Jeff said, "Zoe, where's your milk?" and she pointed at her milk!
He said, "Zoe, where's the dog?? and she pointed at the dog.
Then she said, "Zoe, where's mama?? ... and she pointed at the dog again. Oh well!
She's getting it and thats what is important. Zoe's biggest delay has been speech, so I am beyond thrilled when she shows us she at least understands what we are saying.
A few other words we might be hearing are:
Uh-buh = up
dah = dog
Ah-dah = Da da
We meet with the Audiologist and ENT next week to evaluate her hearing again and make sure the tubes are fine.
Friday, February 27, 2009
The Zoe Catapult
I filmed this clip a while ago, but didn't post it because...
1. It's not that exciting.
2. I'm not sure I want everyone knowing how we entertain ourselves here.
3. I didn't want anyone calling DFCS.
In the end, I decided to put it up because...
1. I've been getting threatened for something new on the blog.
and
2. She kisses me at the end, and it's the sweetest thing ever. She was big on kisses for awhile, but seems too busy for them now. sniff...sniff.
1. It's not that exciting.
2. I'm not sure I want everyone knowing how we entertain ourselves here.
3. I didn't want anyone calling DFCS.
In the end, I decided to put it up because...
1. I've been getting threatened for something new on the blog.
and
2. She kisses me at the end, and it's the sweetest thing ever. She was big on kisses for awhile, but seems too busy for them now. sniff...sniff.
Monday, February 09, 2009
Thursday, February 05, 2009
Match Day Anniversary
One year ago today, I saw this face for the first time.
This morning I saw this face. She was eating breakfast while watching the Wiggles and was in no mood for a photo shoot. Still....amazingly gorgeous.
This morning I saw this face. She was eating breakfast while watching the Wiggles and was in no mood for a photo shoot. Still....amazingly gorgeous.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
A daredevil, she is not!
Here's a little video clip that shows how cautious my girl is. Maybe this explains why she was such a late walker. On the flip side...she rarely falls.
Some Pictures...at least
****I notice that in nearly all of Zoe's pictures she has food or some other thing streaking her face. I used to look at those crusty children and think, "Why don't their Moms clean them up?!" Now I know...Zoe HATES having her face wiped. It is a battle. She knows when you are coming at her with a tissue or a wipey, and she darts in the other direction. She screams while you're doing at and for some time afterwards. I choose to let her win this battle most of the time. It's easier.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
A bloggie request
We've had a request for updated remodel pictures. Heeeeere ya go!
We hope they will be done in another week. It will be the third deadline, so.....here's hoping!
We hope they will be done in another week. It will be the third deadline, so.....here's hoping!
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Doing our part to help the Economy
Here is our big news..... We're remodeling! You thought our news would be about Zoe, didn't you? Sorry to disappoint.
But now that we're spending more time with Zoe in the house, it was starting to feel a bit cramped. Claustrophobic, even. We always knew we were eventually going to update our circa 1982 kitchen with its two-toned cabinets, first generation Corian, and oh-so-stylin' linoleum, but once the contracter-dude got here, I asked, "how hard would it be to take out these walls?"
And so it began...
Before...4 distinct rooms: formal living, dining, family room, and kitchen.
After day 1
Currently... One big room
It's kind of nightmare right now. We live in our bedroom and the basement. We eat out a lot. Zoe has breakfast on the counter before the workers get here, because we have no table. Hopefully, everything will be done by Christmas so we can celebrate the day surrounded by our Christmas presents. Jeff is getting refinished cabinets, I'm getting granite counter tops, and Zoe is getting hardwood floors. Merry Christmas, y'all.
But now that we're spending more time with Zoe in the house, it was starting to feel a bit cramped. Claustrophobic, even. We always knew we were eventually going to update our circa 1982 kitchen with its two-toned cabinets, first generation Corian, and oh-so-stylin' linoleum, but once the contracter-dude got here, I asked, "how hard would it be to take out these walls?"
And so it began...
Before...4 distinct rooms: formal living, dining, family room, and kitchen.
After day 1
Currently... One big room
It's kind of nightmare right now. We live in our bedroom and the basement. We eat out a lot. Zoe has breakfast on the counter before the workers get here, because we have no table. Hopefully, everything will be done by Christmas so we can celebrate the day surrounded by our Christmas presents. Jeff is getting refinished cabinets, I'm getting granite counter tops, and Zoe is getting hardwood floors. Merry Christmas, y'all.
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