042010 ~ I know...we've seen this pose how many times? I just can't help it...she's adorable.
BIG yawn! 042010

Finally! Some pictures of her awake! 042010

042010 ~ I love the blanket that Bette Barber sent us!

Going for a car ride! She's infatuated with the WARNING label on the car seat! 042010

Fergie actually jumped up into his arms!!! She has been really wanting more attention lately. 042010

...so has Kitty... LOL She is used to sleeping right next to my head and getting smothered with my kisses. Lately, she's been a little curious as to why she hasn't been getting as much love, so she snuggled up with us on the couch. 042010

042810 ~ Smiling

042710 ~ Stretching

042510 ~ Snoozing

042410 ~ Playing "Patty Cake". Later we sang "YMCA" - she LOVED it!

042410 ~ Oh...my...gawd... So sweet!

042410 ~ This NB sleeper is still too big!

042410 ~ I love this face... "Whatchu want?"

042410 ~ She actually wiped her mouth after eating. On purpose? No. But it was still funny.

...see, even Zoey agrees! 042410

042410 ~ "Seriously, mom, how many of these are you gonna take?"

042310 ~ This Friday was a very busy day! Zoey and I attended MOPS, which I haven't been to in a couple of months. We had such a good time visiting with all our friends! And, we got to play hot potato baby because there was another newborn there; Leia brought baby Tully...he's a doll! She had him in his pirate BabyLegs...sooo cute!

After MOPS, we took Zoey back to the doc to double-check the little rash she has. The doc wants us to wash her in Selsun Blue twice a week for two weeks to help with the dry skin. Poor little girl. I don't think she's got sensitive skin as bad as Bryan, but newborn skin is sensitive enough on its own...so who knows. It seemed like the bumps would clear up but leave behind a yellowish crust like pus, so that's why we took her in. Nothing to worry about...just have to do the bathing thing. I also keep baby oil on her scalp so if there are flakes, they don't fall on her skin; that can cause it to spread. I've been using California Baby Calendula Cream, and my friend, Leia, gave me some Angel Baby cream for rashes. I think it just seems worse to me and Bryan than it actually is! LOL

After the doc visit, we had just enough time to run home, replenish the diaper bag, eat dinner, and head to the VFW post for a friend's going-away and Follies night. They used to hold Follies at the Cactus Cafe on post, but they were ripping them off...so they changed to the VFW post. And I bet those old-timers LOVE having these young guys in their establishment once a month! I admit...I felt a bit ghetto bringing my baby to a bar. But, two things: First, it was outside. I would never subject a kid to a building full of smoke. Second, she was snoozing and had a full tummy and a clean diaper...and had no idea where she was! lol As a bonus, we know everyone there, so they all understand. Bryan and I were laughing, actually, reminiscing about our childhoods and how we both had grown up in VFW posts and Eagles lodges... Ahhh, the days of entertaining yourself and your sibling with an Atari, darts, a deck of cards, and a stack of quarters for the video games.

We all slept well that night!

We love this nightie: it has a zipper! 042210

She will start off resting with her head high on your chest...then she'll shimmy her way down into this position. 042110

We went to a little hole-in-the-wall chicken joint by our house to check it out. It's rare for us to eat out, but we were both just in the mood to get out of the house. Food was great! Reminded me of Texas... Here's what Zoey did while we chowed...lol Aunt Sarah gave her the monkey. 042110

...another pose... 042110

"So...three babies crawl into a bar..." Miss Moon chatting away to Mrs. Flower and Miss Butterfly. Must be telling a joke she learned at the VFW...hehehe 042110

I caught Daddy singing KISS to Zo-Zo...lol He was a little red. I have video, too, but I want to live. lol 042110

This makes me think she's either dancing...or giving a speech. Zoey Moon for President! 042010

Little Doodle Bug ~ We were sending Daddy pictures at work ~ 042010

"...may I help you?" 042010

042110 ~ waking up

The Noodle

Mommy & Zoey Moon discussing the day's events ~ 041910

Are NB socks supposed to look like knee highs? hehe 041910

When she laughs in her sleep, you just MELT! And it's like there's some secret inside-joke she's giggling about that you wouldn't understand...lol We can't wait until she laughs on purpose while she's awake! 041910

The smirk says it all: I don't smell anything! 041910

The smile says it better! 041910

...more talking... 041910

I swear I don't pose her! She's just too precious doing these little things! 041910

Mommy's Noodle. She just fits so perfectly! Well, she WAS custom made... 041910

Talking in her sleep... 041910

1 month old video

Happy 1 Month Birthday!

Happy 1 Month Birthday, Zoey Moon! We went to the doc for Zoey's 1 month checkup, and she is doing terrific! The only issue we're dealing with is baby acne, baby eczema, and a bit of a heat/sweat rash. Really, her skin just seems to get really red and bumpy if she spends a lot of time with her cheeks/ears against our chests, but it gets better within a few hours of us letting her "air out"...lol I saw my doc, too, and got the go-ahead to resume all my normal activities. Yea! I have a goal of running a half-marathon before the year is up.

Zoey is spending a lot more time during the day awake, so we're spending more time playing and doing tummy time. She's getting stronger and more interested in things around her. It's amazing watching her grow and change so quickly! She can hold her head for several seconds now, and she will follow an object or our face from side-to-side. We have a mobile above her changing table with a moon and stars, and she loves staring at them! She's starting to make little noises that sound like syllables, too. We love to read to her, and she's probably the only person on the face of the Earth who enjoys our singing...at least for now before she knows any better! Bryan sings 80's hair band music to her, which is awesome...she's got to learn the "classics" somewhere! Enjoy these pics taken on her 1 month birthday ~ 041810.

This is what Zoey said when I told her "Happy Birthday"...lol Typical female response to birthdays!
...and one, and two, and three... Baby pushups!

Diva...mmm-hmmm!

Her little hat is just way too big for her! haha But, she's still so cute in it...

I think I prefer the monkey hair to the hat...

Zoey Moon playing with the Mozart lights on her play mat.

Neener-neener-neener, Mr. Giraffe!

She really likes the purple elephant with green spots...King Elephante!

Playing catch-up with photos...

I haven't posted in about two weeks...agh! So I'm playing catch-up on pics. Still trying to get Google to allow me to upload more videos; not sure what the malfunction is there.

041710 ~ One of Zoey Moon's lovely little faces...

...I don't even pose her! 041710

Yep...the evidence is clear. Your sleep levels drop severely with babies! But, it's so worth it... 041710

Daddy & Zoey looking in the mirror ~ 041710

...seepy angel... 041710

041610 ~ Trying out the Maya Wrap.

Smooshy face! 041610

Zoey's first bottle! Bryan has been wanting to feed Miss Zoey, and I've been expressing a LOT of milk...so he can help feed in the middle of the night. I might get some sleep if I wasn't up taking pictures!!! 041610

Little kangaroo... 041610

They're not spoiled... 041510

...at all! When you're on the ground, you're on Fergie's territory...and she requires a LOT of attention! 041510