Growing up.

My little girl is growing up. I knew this was going to happen, but I hoped it wouldn't. Yeah... I know impossible, but I sure do miss Zoie being so small. Zoie turned 4 months on the 26th. At 4 months she  hangs onto things so much better, she talks all the time and when you get the right spot on her she laughs!! It's the cutest thing in the world. Zoie is still working hard on trying to sit up. Zoie I love you and am very excited for the next few months and what you'll soon discover.

she loves her piglet

Soon to be PIANO PRODIGY.

The cutest thing EVER happened the other night during Zoie's bedtime routine.  She was sitting in my lap while I played the piano and sang to her. She enjoys to follow my finger as I play and in the middle of I Am A Child Of God she puts her hands on the keys and starts pushing down. I continue to play then I stop singing for a bit and I hear her "singing" (just her making noise as she pushed her hands down on the keys). Oh I was so happy and proud. Watch out world here she comes. hehe...

{I wish Ryan was home to take a picture and video her doing that it was so cute}

Look What I Can Do.

Zoie is FULL of surprises and I am sure this won't be the end of it. :)

Ryan gave Zoie her mirror book (she loves this book and gets super happy when she sees it) and this is what she did:

She is getting so good at grabbing and holding onto things. I'm so proud of my little girl.

As Zoie comes aware of her body and suroundings, she loves to try new things. Everytime we hold her in our lap she tries to sit up. Let me tell you she tries REALLY REALLY hard. Take a look for yourself: 

So CUTE!!!

We have a BLAST on tummy time as you can see!!!!

It's so much fun to dress her up!!! 

Pay It Forward 2011

I promise to send something handmade to the first 5 people who leave a comment here. You must in turn, post this (FB or Blog) and send something YOU make to the first 5 people who comment on your blog (or FB post). The rules are it must be HANDMADE and must be sent to the 5 people sometime during 2011.

This should be lots of fun!!!! If you want something please post something and leave your address.  Let's get creative now!!!

New Year ... New Goals ... New Memories

WOW!!! I can't believe it is 2011 already. 2010 went by fast, but then again I say that about every year when its the new year.  There are so many things that happened to me to be grateful for during the 2010 year, but all in all I am very glad it's done and 2011 is here.

When the New Year arrives for some reason I feel like I get a fresh start and it makes me feel great. A while back I was reading something where President Monson mentioned he was a "man of memories." I thought about that for a second, and wondered what type of memories am I creating with my spouse? with my daughter? Am I living in the moment? or am I just getting things done?  With this being said, I want to create fun and everlasting memoreis with my family. One of my BIG goals for this coming year is to become a "woman of memories."

So here is to a New Year with New Goals and creating New Memories!!!!

Zoie in a good mood :)

Daddy's favorite outfit on Zoie!!

ADORABLE!!!

Mommy and her little girl!!!

Zoie's Latest Discovery

Zoie is getting to be at the fun stage in her life. Each day she becomes more and more aware of her body movements, especially with her arms and hands. She loves to grab her toys and bring them to her mouth. She even manages to get her rattles stuck on her arm. :)

Not only has she discovered the use of her arms and hands, she has also developed some amazing back and neck strength. During tummy time I show her her mirror book (which she absolutely gets excited about) and she raises her head up like its no ones business. She is starting to move her arms and legs while being on her stomach and ends up doing the superman position for a while.

Last but not least, she continues to roll over when she is done with tummy time. She didn't roll over at all during Christmas break but the first time we laid her on her tummy when we got home that's the first thing she did. She is such a funny girl. I caught her in the middle of rolling over. She is so cute!! I love her to death.

Each day with Zoie is an adventure. I look forward to the next day and what she will discover next. I can see her personality coming out and its a blast to start getting to know Zoie. I guess you can say she is starting to become "human" and it makes everyday worthwhile. She is growing up so much and I am doing my best to cherish and capture every moment we spend together. 

Gifts

I wanted to share with you all some of the Christmas gifts that I made. I am trying to develop my crafty side. Here are my first two and hopefully more to come throughout this year. Tell me what you think and if you have any cool ideas please. All the pictures and lettering are placed on a piece of tile.

Precious In His Sight

This is vinyl lettering. I am hoping to be able to paint the words on instead.

Just a random picture of Zoie napping in our bed :)

Christmas

We spent Christmas with Ryans family up in Vermont. It was a cold and white Christmas, but it was so much fun!!! 

Ryan got a Kindle!!!

I got a Piano Keyboard

Zoie "grabbing" her rattles from her stocking

Zoie's phone

Zoie's Alphabet game

Zoie with her Cousins Gwen, Grace, and Georgia

Zoie in her Christmas Dress

Christmas Sunday