To Tampa and back....

After the grandparents were missing their lil' Zoey for a whole month.. they got a plane ticket for us to come down and visit. Zoey and I made the trip down last Thursday and returned today (after being stuck in Atlanta overnight...) We had a blast hanging out with family and friends and having everyone meet Zoey for the first time. It was also nice to not really have to do much for a week or so... since everytime Zoey made a noise someone would come and get her for me... but while it was nice to see everyone in Tampa it was even better to finally be home...

Sleeping with Abuela... of course no one could let her sleep by herself...


Being entertained by Abuela #2...


Hanging out with Papa...


Finally meeting uncle Paul (the crazy uncle)...


And meeting uncle Brett (the rich uncle)... this is generally how we would find them.
(Steve the supposed "favorite uncle" was busy with work and his girlfriend for me to snap any pictures... but of course there was bonding time...)


Once again sleeping... with Nana... I don't think the child slept alone one night...


Meeting cousin Gavin... so cute all he wanted to do was give her the bottle...


Cousin Alex.. she was sooo good with her!


I just couldn't resist, these are too cute!



Zoey is getting to be so cute.. she is constantly smiling and almost laughing. All you have to do is talk to her and smile and she will smile right back! She is soo amazing, she slept EVERY minute of the flights! Everyone complemented me on how cute and well behaved she was... lets hope this continues! I love seeing what new things she is doing and reactions she has! We love our lil' girl!

A Real Dad...

A real dad does the following...

Loves his own dad...


Kisses his little girl..


Feeds his little girl..


Plays with his little girl...


Comforts his little girl...


Changes his little girl's dirty diapers...


And gets peed on by his little girl!!!


To the best daddy in the whole world! Happy Father's Day!

Summer Fun!

Thankfully grandma and pop-pop have a pool..it has been sooooo HOT here!Zoey had her first dip in the pool! She loved it! I think we have found our summer activity!

Lil' family enjoying the pool!


Living the life! It must be nice to be lounging in the pool while someone feeds you!


Yes, she feel asleep while in the pool...(unfortunately they don't make bathing suits for babies this small... so she is a little small for her bathing suit)


ps- Zoey and I will be in Tampa from 6/19 to 6/24... we would love to see you! Call my cell phone so we can see you!

Summer achievements...

While this is not the first one of these... I woke up yesterday (Gary woke up with Zoey and I got to sleep until 9:45... isn't my husband the best!) and Gary said I needed to look on the camera.. I asked if Zoey had done something cute.. he responded by telling me to look on the camera... I did and saw this...



Gary bowled a perfect "300" game on the Wii.. I think he was gloating a little bit... Congrats babe!

Some more brotherly love....

Cyrus loves his sister too...

Motherhood... enough said...

Smiles!

This is becoming a common sight around our house... especially when daddy is around!

Zoey's 1st Soccer Game...

Zoey had a new experience this week of going to daddy's soccer games. Gary's team is playing in a summer soccer league so Zoey and I have been to the games to cheer for Daddy!! Hopefully Zoey is getting used to this since soccer will be apart of our lives for quite some time. I think she likes the games especially since Jill won't put her down and gives her undivided attention for two full hours! We love Jill!

Typical sight of Jill "hogging" Zoey all to herself....

Zoey enjoying the game!

Zoey still enjoying the games... or so we think she is...

ps- the team is playing really well and so far is undefeated! woohoo! hopefully this lasts till next year!

Brother and Sister...

I was putting away the groceries and Zoey started to cry... when I walked over to see what was wrong... this is what I saw... how cute is that...


This we did.. but he actually sat there for a period of time without moving and bothering her....

Our Lil' Soccer Star... sort of..

The training has already started...

One month...

I can not believe that a month has gone by sine Zoey was born! She has changed soo much in the past month...
- She is recognizing voices, especially her daddy's
- She is starting to smile as a reaction not just gas
- She is holding her head up... and is very strong when she kicks
- She has gained over a pound and is probably close to nine pounds
- She is starting to get into a routine
- She is sleeping more than 3 hours at night.. sometimes even four!
- She is getting cuter by the minute
- She is the best thing that has ever happened and I can't believe that we made such an amazing little girl!

Shake yo booty...

This is now how we amuse ourselves...Sorry you have to turn your head to watch..

Parental Visitors...

This weekend we had my dad, step-mom, and little brother Steve come up and visit and meet Zoey! It was so much fun to have them here with Zoey and even better that they took her at night so Gary and I could sleep for more than 2 hours at a time! It was also Zoey's first time at the beach.. and though she slept through the entire experience.. I know she loved it! We loved having them visit and can't wait until they come back! Zoey misses her Papa and Nana already!

Papa and Zoey spending quality time together!

Beach Baby! Soo cute!

Family at the beach.. don't you want to come and visit!

Zoey and her "favorite" uncle Steve...(cause he's the only uncle she has met..) Sorry Paul and Brett!

Birthday Celebrations!

On Thursday we had some people over to celebrate Gary's birthday and play some Wii... Gary's parents came over and we introduced them to the Wii... ENJOY!

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Today is my daddy's birthday! I am so lucky to have the best daddy in the whole world! I am definitely his little girl and I have him wrapped around my lil' finger! I can't wait until I am bigger and can get whatever I want! I love you daddy! Happy Birthday!



Zoey had her two-week check-up today and she is 8lbs 3oz and is 21 inches. Man she is growing like a weed...

2 week old tummy time....

I can't believe she is two weeks old... time is seriously flying by... i think it must be the lack of sleep!


(sorry its so dark..)

Moms live for this....

4 generations of women in my family...


Brotherly love..


The reason i love being a mom...



Happy Mother's Day!

One week old...

Zoey is now one week old.. and its crazy to think that time is already flying by.. my mom and grandmother have been here to help out .. and they have been amazing..it has been nice not to worry about food, laundry, cleaning, or any other household duties... Zoey had her orthopedic appointment yesterday and the doctor gave her a clean bill of health.. her pediatrician also said that she was happy and healthy.. once again confirming that she is PERFECT... was there ever any doubt??

Mohawk baby!


Happy as ever!

Obsession...

Some new pictures for you.....
On the way home from the hospital.. I think I overestimated the size of my child!


First Bath.. the second one went much better!




Our lil' soccer star...


Dad is getting the hang of this...

only my brother...

after sending pics to family and friends... only my brother paul would come up with this....