Zoe's Christmas Tree - 11-11-2006

What ever does one wear while decorating your own little Christmas tree? A butterfly costume, of course - dressed down this time (no hairnet or slippers).

I saw a cute white Christmas tree with pastel ornaments at Bronners that inspired this tree for Zoe's room. Zoe had a great time decorating her little tree while wearing her butterfly costume.

Zoe the Butterfly Princess 11-10-2006

While shopping on Friday, Zoe found this cute butterfly costume that she conned Grandma into buying for her. She had her own bag for it that she had to carry. She also had to hold it the whole way home and put it on the second we got in the door. And, what does one wear with a butterfly princess costume? Why pink fuzzy slippers and a hair net over your face, of course!!

Happy Birthday Aunt Kathy!! 11-10-2006

We celebrated Aunt Kathy's birthday with a long shopping day at Birch Run and Bronner's followed by cake at home.

Zoe at Play

Two days ago, we finally broke out the play-dough that Zoe got for Christmas last year (supposedly, some sort of pay-back present for a bubble-machine the previous summer - not a fair pay-back at all really. I mean, kids LOVE bubble machines , plus I didn't make her to use it in the house). Anyway, back to the play-dough...Zoe isn't quite sure what to do with it yet. Her goal is pretty much to see how fast she can empty all ten little containers. But, she has fun when Daddy or Mommy plays with her. Tonys venture into play-dough included a cute little black rabbit with a orange carrot. Zoe then insisted on a brown carrot (brown carrots don't really look like brown carrots & Tony has now banned the making of all brown carrots).

Yesterday, while Mommy lounged on the couch and read, Zoe's friends Lily & Elmo had a tea party together. It was very cute. Also, notice how Elmo is totally dominating the conversation.

This morning, Zoe is playing princess and so far the princess has broken into the jelly-belly jelly beans dispenser, figured out how the open both the freezer and refrigerator and tried to make chocolate milk for her baby.

Zoe's 1st "Semi-Official" Haircut 11-02-2006

Zoe ended up getting her 1st semi-official haircut tonight at my salon. I was getting my haircut and she insisted she needed hers cut also. So, the very nice & accomodating stylist said she would "act like" she was cutting her hair. But, by the time, she got the booster seat and the kids cape, she decided to actually cut her hair. So, Zoe got a quick haircut. I've never seen Zoe so HAPPY about anything. She had the biggest smile on her face the whole time. It was adorable!! Her hair doesn't look much different, but she had the BEST time!!

Happy Birthday Poppa Dave!! 10-31-2006

Poppa Dave's birthday was Tuesday, so we got to celebrate with him. Zoe "helped" him blow out his candles and open his presents. I am pretty sure she thinks every birthday party we attend is hers...

Buzzzz.....Trick-or-Treat

Zoe did a little trick-or-treating at a few neighbors on Monday night (since we would be out of town for my Grandpa's funeral on Tuesday.) Daddy took her to a few houses who he called in advance. She definitely liked getting candy & didn't want to stop when they ran out of houses. She loved her costume and wants to wear it around the house all of the time.

Good-Bye Grandpa Hart

Sunday morning (10/29), my Grandpa Hart passed away after battling illness for quite some time. We will miss his big smiles and laughs, but know that he has gone on to a better place. Love you, Grandpa

Happy Birthday Emily!! 10-28-2006

We travelled to Columbus this past weekend to celebrate cousin Emily's 4th birthday!! Appropriate for a fall Saturday, it was a OSU Football party (just what every little girl dreams of - or at least in our family they do). The festivities included goodie bags, pom-pom making, a cupcake block "O" and, of course, an OSU victory. Zoe had a great time playing with her cousins - especially once they started playing princesses.

PUMPKINS!! 10-24-2006

Tonight we painted and carved the pumpkins we picked a couple of weeks ago. Zoe had a great time, as she always does anytime paint is involved.

Conversation of the Day

10-23-2006

While I was at the sink doing dishes, Zoe yells...

"Mommy, Mommy, come quick. In the den!!"

I reply... "I'm busy."

Zoe bursts into the kitchen and says...

"Alex went poppy in the den."

My reply..."Okay, I'll clean it up in a second."

Zoe's reply.

"I touched it."

My inner reply..."grrreat..." (I've found 2 years old don't really understand sarcasm.)
Out loud..."Come here so we can wash your hands."

While washing her hands, Zoe informs me...

"It was smushy."

I love being a Mom.

Baileys at Bailey's

To watch the OSU game, we trekked to Bailey's Pub & Grille. (nice name, huh). Picture is from on our way out the door. It was a good time. Lots of OSU fans (the manager there is a Buckeye). Staff was not thrilled about random O-H, I-O cheers. Luckily, we had the "green" room so as not to disturb other customers. Not so lucky - no kids menu. We munched an appetizers and Zoe had about 10 orange wedges from the bar - Tony's fault for ordering a Bells. OSU won 44-3 (interesting stat of the game - all time OSU vs. Indiana record 43-2-2). GO BUCKS!!

Tony's Fish

Picture of Tony's dinner from Friday night at going away party for John Carvill (Ford guy from Ireland moving to Austraila). It is some sort of Red Snapper with a leaf in it's mouth. Uncle Ben, Zoe and I had Cheeseburger Macoroni - Hamburger Helper. I think I liked mine better.

Uncle Ben Visits

Zoe and Uncle Ben (seen here resting) have been having a great time playing together - builing Thomas houses, watching TV, frog jumping & playing tag!!

I can knit!!

After two knitting classes at JoAnn's, I have successfully completed my first knitting project. A purse!! Yeah!!

Safety First

While riding around on her scooter, Zoe decided she needed to *try* the potty (as a means to scam some candy). This, of course, involves removing all clothing - excluding her helmet (& allowing me to snap this picture).

End result = no pee-pee, no poopie, just picture

THE BINKY FAIRY (10/15/2006)


Sunday evening, we had a visit from the Binky Fairy. Before bed, Zoe gathered all of her binkies and put them in a bag (we had talked to her about the Binky Fairy on and off for about two weeks before doing this). Zoe and Daddy then hung the Binky Bag on the tree by our patio. While little Zoe slept, the Binky Fairy took the binkies and left a PRESENT!! When Zoe woke in the morning, there was a present under the tree. A 'rella scooter. She loved her present and rode it around the house all day. A SUCCESS!! So far anyway. It took her about two hours to fall asleep on Sunday (me spending the last half sitting by her crib - at one point she was "sucking" on the side of the sippy cup of water she takes to bed). But, she pretty much went down without a mention of binky at nap time and bedtime Monday night. I might have been more upset about the loss of Binky than she was - lots of teary eyes while gathering and hanging them while trying to keep her excited. She is just getting so gosh darn grown up.

Christmas List 2006

Here is a beginning list of Christmas gift ideas for those who would like them...more to come...

Zoe

(purchased) The Little Mermaid DvD - widescreen 10-3
Curious George -DvD widescreen
(purchased) Cars - DvD widescreen - 11-7
TotSports T-ball Set
TotSports Basketball Set
IKEA - play tunnel
IKEA - light - bead chandelier
(purchased) Fischer-Price Twin Time Dollhouse
Lowes - Butterfly nightlight & light switch plate
Clothes - 3T - adjustable waistband need in bottoms
Shoes - size 9

Trica

Murder She Wrote DvD Collections Season 1, 3 & 4
Harry Potter & The Goblet of Fire DvD - widescreen
Giftcards - JoAnn, Borders, New York & Company
COACH SOHO SIGNATURE CHECKBOOK WALLET $218 - Silver/Dark Brown
COACH SOHO SIGNATURE WRISTLET $48 - Silver/Dark Brown
Large Comfy Sweatshirt to replace much loved favorite, but worn out Virginia Tech sweatshirt
Workout clothes
World Peace
Books for Book Club:
February - Digging to America by Anne Tyler
May – Snowflower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See
June – What Do You Do All Day by Amy Scheibe
July - Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

Tony
Sports Coat (44, I think)
Dress Shirts(L-16 neck, I think)/Slacks(38-31)
(purchased) Wool Socks
(in progress) A national championship buckeye team
(acquired) Fiesta Bowl ticket(s)
Book Gift certificates
Books in paperback preferred...
Armageddon's Children by Terry Brooks
1632 by Eric Flint
1633 by Eric Flint, David Weber, and James Baen
1634: The Ram Rebellion (Assiti Shards) by Eric Flint
1634: The Baltic War by David Weber and Eric Flint
1635: Cannon Law (Ring of Fire)
Island in the Sea of Time by S. M. Stirling
Against the Tide of Years by S. M. Stirling
On the Oceans of Eternity by S. M. Stirling