Happy Thanksgiving

Wishing all of you a Very Happy Thanksgiving and safe travels. Eat loads of food, laugh tons, hug your loved ones and remember the fallen ones today, tomorrow and always.

Happy Birthday My Sweet Hubby, My Best Friend.

I have spent the last 9 years with this sweet man and I wouldn't have it any other way. I married my best friend. I truly believe he was sent here to save me, to take care of me, to laugh with me, to cry with me, to love me unconditionally and unselfishly. He is such a proud Daddy and he adores his baby girl with all of his heart. I am so proud of the man he has become and I look forward to spending many, many, many more birthdays with him. Beno....I love you so very much. Thank you for being the constant in my life, for being my very, very best friend, for being the person who keeps me balanced, for being the calm one in the relationship, for being a wonderful Daddy and for being a man of God. I will love you for eternity and back and then much, much more than that. I hope you have a very Happy Birthday!!







HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR BRYAN,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!
We love you with all of our hearts,
Mommy and Zoe

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Favorite Etsy seller

Can anyone suggest an Etsy seller or anyone for that matter who has cute Holiday dresses or outfits? I have ordered one outfit from Etsy, of course Zoe has to have two outfits, one for my parents and one to wear at Bryan's parents. I am having trouble making a decision on the second outfit. Any suggestions?

Happy Birthday to Me!!

Yes, that's right, I am the big 32 today and loving it! So far my 30's have been the best years yet and to think I was worried about turning 30. I am having a blast, only problem is my age seems to be catching up with me....achy knees, ankles, can't stay up past 12 anymore without a struggle. Oh well, I say bring it on, I am up for the challenge.

I am off to celebrate my birthday with my favorite people in the whole world. I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend. I am just glad Zoe isn't sick this weekend and we can enjoy it.

Ta Ta

Guess what, guess what?

Guess who just ran almost 3.5 miles, yep that would be this All Star and let me tell you I feel like a All Star too!! Woo hoo. I also ran up and down the stairs 10 times. I feel great! Now, if I could only do this everyday or at least 2-3 times a week.
I'm sure by 10:30 tonight I will be pooped and ready to get up on Friday and celebrate my 32nd Birthday!!! Have a great night blog world.

Camera Question

Is Adobe Lightroom2 free 30 day trial what I should download to learn how to use my camera?

Where did the time go?

HOW DID SHE GO FROM THIS:

TO THIS:


IN SUCH A SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME!! MY BABY IS GROWING UP SO QUICKLY.

Where did all the comment love go?

I've lost my people who comment, where did you go? I miss you, come back. I need some big time help with the Christmas tree thing. Should I put up a real or artificial one, should I be worried about ornament hooks = Zoe's mouth, same for pine needles? I am issuing a challenge to all 25 followers....come on....leave me a comment....bet you can't do it!!

Down for the count

That's how Zoe has been since last Wednesday, down for the count. So, when I took her for her 15 month wellness check up her Pediatrician's office had the H1N1 shot available, after thinking it over I decided to get her the shot. How come 2 hours after getting her shots she starts running a fever of 101? This continued and even got up to 103 through Saturday. We took her back to her Ped on Saturday morning because she was still running a fever, nurse said it must be a virus. I'm sure part of it may be a virus but the other part of me truly believes the shots had some sort of influence as well. She is still not 100% but definitely feeling better, thank goodness. It has been a long and tiring few days. I hate seeing her sick but man I love holding that baby girl and trust me, all she wanted me to do was hold her.

Let's talk about something different. Can you believe it is almost Thanksgiving? I can't believe I am going to turn 32 on Friday the 20th. Bryan will turn 32 on Thanksgiving. Yep, that's right he has him an older woman by 6 days and he loves to rub it in every year. Christmas is right around the corner. I am so ready to put up decorations. I just want to be able to enjoy them longer. I have already been listening to Christmas music, how crazy is that? Do you think it is to early to put up decorations.
To all the Moms & Dads with little ones, how do you keep the kiddos out of the Christmas tree? Zoe will be 16 months and into everything. I am worried about her putting the pine needles in her mouth or the ornament hooks or pulling the tree over on top of her...I am stressing out. What did you guys do?
Some feedback would be great. I am thinking we will put up an artificial tree but the fake needles from the tree still fall off....argh, what to do?

Zoe's First Year Montage 11/12/09 at OneTrueMedia.com

Photo and video editing at www.OneTrueMedia.com

Told you, Picture Overload but oh so much fun

Sorry about the overload, there were too many good ones to pick from.

And more

More photos of Zoe

Warning.....Picture Overload!!

Late as always....Halloween 09

These were taken at the Pumpkin Patch before Halloween. She had a blast.

Need Advice

Has anyone with a younger baby gotten the H1N1 shot? Zoe is 15 months old and I am desperately trying to decide if I should get the shot for her. I have found a health center that is distributing the shot from 1-4 today, I just have to make up my mind if I want her to receive the shot. I am deeply conflicted. Any advice would be so much appreciated.

Doh

Didn't get a chance to post pictures last night. I will try and get to them tonight. Bad blogger, I know. Thanks for being patient. Hope everyone has a fantastic Wednesday. Man is it beautiful outside, 68 degrees and not a cloud in the sky. I hope all of you are having just as beautiful weather as well. Enjoy each day!!

Where does the time go?

Ok, it was just August and Zoe was just turning 1. I look up and it is November and Zoe is 15 months old today. Where is the time going? It is obviously going by way to fast for me. I hate that she is growing up so fast. Don't get me wrong, I am so excited to watch her grow but I am sad to see the innocent little girl turning into a "independent little toddler". What is Zoe doing at 15 months you ask?

- Babbling all of the time. Man, I wish I knew what she was saying. It is so cute.
- Trying to comb her own hair
- Trying to put on her own socks and shoes. The girl loves shoes by the way.
- Walking/Running everywhere.
- Climbing on the couch and stairs
- She gets frustrated putting her dolls in and taking them out of her baby stroller.
- Trying to feed herself.
- Eats mashed potatoes with her hands and likes to rub them in her eyes and hair.
She then cries when it burns her eyes. Not sure what this is about.
- She giggles all of the time.
- She likes to take things out of containers and put them back in the container.
- She loves, loves, loves "The Fresh Beat Band" on Nick Jr (previously Noggin)
- She loves to brush her hair with Daddy's toothbrush but don't tell Daddy!
- She loves playing with her baby dolls
- She loves crayons and coloring. She cries when it is time to go to bed and I have
to put the crayons away.
- She has learned to sign eat and another sign that I won't share until she perfects
it. Let's just say she knows how to do the sign but doesn't yet know to use that
sign at the appropriate time. It is hilarious.
- She loves to be tickled. She has the most infectious laugh. Love it.
- She says wa wa when she wants milk or water.
- She says Momma, Da Da, Pop, wa wa, ball, thank you, uh oh and many other words.

Needless to say, she is growing up so fast. I never knew I could love this much. She has taught me so much and I am so grateful to have her in my life. She is my little princess no matter how old or big she gets, she will always be my princess.

I will post pictures tonight of my 15 month old, I promise.