Boston

Zoe and I took a trip to Boston this last week to meet my new niece and Zoe's cousin Frances Elliott Upton. Since we had to travel so far, Zoe took her first plane ride. She did great!! I couldn't have been more pleased with how she did. She also did really well there as well. Here are a couple pics of the experience:Here we are eating Uncle Marks thumb. It was really yummy!!!Zoe was extremely interested in Frances. When Frances would cry, Zoe would cry, it was funny. She also just wanted to pat her a lot.So the only down fall of Auntie Mongo and Uncle Mark's place is the whole building is on one unit meaning that they don't have control of their heat. Zoe ended up sleeping in many layers and a hat:We were also there over Hanukkah, so Zoe got to open some presents:

Just in case you can't tell, it's a Jewish rubber duckie!!

Thank you Uncle Mark and Auntie Mongo for a great trip!!

Good old Carter

Carter has been on Prednisone for the last 6 months and it has just really changed his personality. Since it has started freezing at night time, we've been weaning him off of it and his true colors are starting to show again.

Lazy/Busy Sunday

Well we spent the weekend catching up on some Holiday shopping, and then took some time to just hang out together. This is Todd and Zoe dancing to some Pavarotti. She really seems to enjoy listening to music, so we've had it on a lot in the evening time. I grew up with this at my parents household, so it has brought back a lot of memories.
To finish off our evening, we lit the candles and took a bath:Everyone thought they needed to help with this process:

Rice Cereal

While Todd and I did a little picking up, Zoe decided to do a little light reading.....

After she felt like she knew what was going on in the world, she thought she might like to try some good old rice cereal.

She didn't mind it at first, but then quickly decided it might not be for her. We will continue to do it over the next week and then move on to more exciting flavors!!!

Happy Holidays

The semester is over and my 42 page paper is turned in, so we officially get to start our holiday!!!! Zoe opened her first candle on our Hanukkah calendar and then lite the lights with daddy.

We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season and that we get to see everyone soon!!!!

Already a Fan

Last night I turned on a little John Rutter to get in the holiday spirit and Zoe just lit up. She was so cute. Her eyes got really big and she just starred at the computer. I love that she is so interested in music already.

We also had her 6 month appointment today and here are her stats:

weight: 14 lbs. 6.5 ounces (25%)

Length: 26 3/4 inches (90%)

Head Cir.: 15 1/2 inches (<3%)

They said she looks great and seems to be growing appropriately!!!

A little something new

Zoe hasn't been a fan of her exersaucer until about two days ago and now she has really come to enjoy it!!!! She also has come to love her new hair cut!
All the cute baby fuzz is gone.