How in the world did this happen?? FOURTEEN MONTHS!!!!! I’ve been so terrible about doing monthly updates with Zo, but couldn’t miss this month. We are having an absolute blast! It had gotten really difficult with her, because she just wanted to be held constantly. Making pregnant mommy VERY tired! She had a tough few months of transitioning to a toddler, but we made it through and she’s so happy now! Walking everywhere, starting to communicate better and playing like a champ with her big sis!

We are still taking 2 naps a day and is QUITE attached to her blankie and paci! She’s SUCH a little snuggle bug.

She doesn’t talk much, but is getting better at letting us know what she wants. She knows exactly where we keep the bananas and the milk and will go and grunt at me until I get her some She signs a few words and says the basics: Mama, Dada, Thank You, Cracker, Poppy/Papa, Dog, Uh-oh, and Go-Go-Go. She can point to her nose, belly & toes when asked.

Favorite activities: chasing her sister, reading books, playing outside

Favorite foods: graham crackers, black beans, milk, pasta, bananas

How to describe Zoey perfectly? Ornery. This girl is ALL personality. She knows she’s hilarious and is happy to show that off. I just adore her and her amazing little personality. I am loving getting to know her better each month and watching her turn into a little person.

I heart her. Big time.

We celebrated our sweet Zoey’s first birthday yesterday! I can’t believe we now have a 2 year old and a 1 year old! This first year flew by so fast with Zo. What a joy this girl is. She was the easiest baby! Always so happy and joyful. Although it took her 8 months to figure out how to sleep through the night, our sleepy days were easier because of that smile.

Oh, that smile!! I can’t get enough of it! 

I cannot imagine our family without this precious blessing. She is an absolute blast! She has the sweetest and funniest personality. She’s always making us laugh, and loves making funny faces to get a laugh out of anyone around. We just know she’s going to be a really funny one! Excited to see her personality grow this year.

We love you, Zoey Brooklyn! Your name means life, and thats what you are. A joyful little thing, so full of life!

We celebrated Zoey’s first birthday this weekend! She turns one on September 2nd, but we were thrilled to have her grandma in from Alaska so we celebrated a week early. We were planning to have the party at a park, but there was a 60% chance of rain so we moved it to our house. She wasn’t that interested in the party, but we were still excited to celebrate our little sunshine! The party was very fitting of her happy, bright little personality!

Zoey was a little overwhelmed with the singing. Jessi was yelling, “Eat your cake Zo Zo!!!”

The look of complete awe when she got her favorite sippy cups

It’s her party…and she’ll cry if she wants to! Happy Birthday sweet girl!!!

While we were on vacation a couple weeks ago, Zoey took her first steps!
She’s loving walking, and thinks it’s just hilarious. What a funny girl!

Big sister is enjoying it too. “Walk to me baby stister!!” 

We are all so proud of you big girl!!!!

Someone hold me. My baby turns ONE in 2.5 weeks and I have two toddlers.

Sweet little Zoey,

Wow, this month was a blast!!!!! You are like a whole new baby! Daddy went on a 3 week business trip, and literally the day he left – you started crawling. It took you a week or so to really figure it out, but before he came home you were crawling, pulling up and pushing yourself into a sitting position. Once you got mobile, you had FUN. It also got really frustrating for your sister, because you want to take all her toys! Time for a lesson in sharing!

You’re kinda known for your big open mouth smile. Quite excited about life

You’ve always been a mama’s girl, but are starting to get really excited when daddy is around. Your sis is going to have some competition in you! Now that summer is here, you are having a blast playing in the water. We can tell that you have no fear! You have a blast in the pool and love splashing around.

Favorite things: yogurt melts, your blanket, standing up, sweet potatoes, putting random stuff in your mouth and swimming.

We are so excited to watch you continue to learn and grow! You just love life and your joy is contagious!

I love you sweet girl,

Mama

***9 MONTH STATS***

Weight – 18lbs 12oz (45th percentile)
Height – 27 inches (30th percentile)

Completely perfect

Yeah, I’m a little behind. After hubby being gone this month and us being splattered all over the place, I kinda forgot about Zoey turning 8 months. This is a little behind (ahem, 3 weeks) and she’s actually changed A LOT this month! So, check back soon for the 9 month update

So here you have it. 8 months of bliss with Zoey!

My Sweet Zoey,

I said it once, and I’ll say it a million more times…you are the sweetest baby ever!
Your precious and perfect little personality are almost too much to handle!

You are really chunking up! You love to eat, and are doing so well at it. We’ve started you on some finger foods, and I’ve been really impressed with how well you do. Still no teeth! I’ve thought about 12 million times that you were teething, but still nothing has come through!

The best thing?? You’ve started sleeping through the night!!! Just for a week or so, but it’s been fabulous! I’m still adjusting to getting the extra sleep, but so thankful. I’m really hoping it sticks! We are all happier for it. I thought I was going to slowly start losing my mind

You still adore mama and always want to be close to me. You’ve started really struggling with seperation anxiety, and you’re having some trouble when you are at church or away from me at all. Hopefully that won’t last long!

Your contentment to just sit for hours is fading away. After 8 months of watching your sister run circles around you, you’ve decided you want to join her! You got a new walker, and you are all over the place in that thing. It only took you a few days to figure it out and now you can keep up with us all. You’re getting interested in crawling, so I know that will come very soon!

I love you precious girl! Watching you learn and grow is so much fun!

Love you to pieces,

Mama