Just Pictures

First Halloween

Yes, I made this myself. This costume was inspired by one of the first (really loud) noises Zoey made. It was a cross between a Pterodactyl and an Eagle...I chose the Eagle. With that start, I decided to go Patriotic as an Army soldier.

Thanks, Martha Stewart for the patterns and directions...Zoey did her first short round of Trick-or-Treating. Just some of the 12 houses on our street and the mall with her boyfriend Charlie, a mere pittance compared to what I remember Dad doing with Kevin and me.

After a hard night of knocking on doors for treats (which I ate for her) she went straight for the bucket of candy. She really wanted Skittles but had to settle for a grape lollipop.

8 Months Old

Very mobile and working on cruisin', loves the baby swing at the playground very much, thank you and the jogging stroller anytime, anywhere...at least I'm well exercised if not well rested...yes, the "No Sleep For Mom" saga continues. "Crying it out" didn't work the first few times...AT ALL, so now I have no faith in the method. I'm still getting up to do something every 2-3 hours and factor in Daddy's snoring so I probably get about 4 hours of sleep. Very little rest for one who used to require 10 hours per night. Sometimes I feel like I'm going insane.

Daytimes are nothing but tyring to convice her to take two naps and about 15 feedings (in a 24 hour period!!) when you count the "boob time" and solids. I'm trying to work out a new shedule. Maybe she needs all the extra energy since she's mobile now? Nothing I need to point out in the pics but I'm noticing a standard pose now that I see them all grouped together...of course, what post would be complete without Charlie? We love Charlie (and his Momma). Zoey's very self-absorbed compared to Charlie. He's a sweet, intuitive and sensitive guy and I melt when he looks at her the way he does. She's a lucky girl to have him in her life in ANY capacity!

I almost forgot...

Zoey's crawling! First time was September 29 but she didn't really mean it until October 4. I'm working on posting all the video on www.YouTube.com. Easiest way to view is to just use my info. Username:LVZLopez Password: voodoo It's all just silly little clips. The DVD Compilation Set has had a limited release.

7 Months Old

Yep, 7 months old and I guess it's high time Zoey started thinking about what to be when she grows up. (I'm modeling this blog after Irete's Retreat, referenced in a previous post. But I don't have quite the camera she has.) See the photos... Should I be a chef? (No mom, these are underwear not a hat!) But I'm already trying to be a sommelier so I'll go with it? Or a French Horn player since I already play piano? Or a gymnast to combine with my swimming lessons, and I could be a high diver? Party/sorority girl? Actress specializing in on-screen kisses with hunky leading men named Charles? So many possibilities...


And the newest addition to our home decor is the "Super Prison Yard". She doesn't like being in there unless I'm doin' time with her. She's no dummy!

OK, so all you Moms and Dad's need to post comments on this post. Here's the issue:

To cry it out or not to cry it out? That is the question. Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer the cries and wails of and outraged babe or to take her up in thine arms against the advice of those who have tread these waters ere mine self. And by opposing them, perchance I will die from lack of sleep. No more; and by a sleep to say we end the heart-ache and the thousand unatural torment that a childs voice at night can render upon that ear belonging to the flesh that she is heir to, 'tis a death devoutly not to be wish'd. To die, to sleep; To sleep: perchance to dream: ay, there's the rub; For when was the last time I slept enough to actually dream...I could go on as Hamlet did.

Mid month update

We don't look too bad together...actually look somewhat comfortable with the reality of parenthood...took long enough (poor Zoey)!

The picture taking is getting out of hand so now I need to do this more often rather than spend an entire evening catching up. It wasn't as easy in the 70's to document a baby's life, was it? Anyway, top and left to right: Commander Zoey at Charlie's house for our weekly Mom's "meeting", playing with Charlie's toys, first swim lesson, prunes on the lips going for the Gothic look, cool shades waiting for swim lesson, a quick time-out in Seth's bed, nearly crawling at Seth's house and the Mom's group (missing is the newest members Kathleen & Michael but left to right is Julia & Charlie, Allison & Ever, Jamar & Seth and me & Zoey.

First Kiss

Isn't this just THE CUTEST?! This is Charlie...who else? The picture was taken at a playmate's (Seth's) first birthday party. Charlie and Zoey only had eyes for each other.

Ready...Set...Grow

What color are my eyes??? They look kinda green. And does this diaper make my butt look big?

Almost ready to crawl... one tooth came through on the 6th and another came through on the 9th. She won't let us actually investigate and prefers that we don't touch her gums at all at this point...must be ouchy. Poor baby has been a great sport about the whole ordeal and it hasn't dented her spirit at all.

Little Princess can drink out of a glass all by herself...there's a photo in the previous blog.

Zoey had a Japanese restaurant experience yesterday. I spoon fed her miso soup and used my chopsticks to feed her tofu...what Japanese dinner would be complete without a taste of sake? She loved it all. Can't wait to give her sushi but for now, strained chicken is enough.

6 Months Old

Visit with Uncle John

Hey, look everyone! Unlce John isn't allergic to babies afterall...

Thanks John & Paula for the new tummy time mat. I can't speak for Zoey, but I certainly do get tired of playing with the same old stuff day in and day out.

We dusted off the rollerblades and took a LONG trek on the beach (from Santa Monica to Venice and back). Probably a bit too ambitious for Zoey's first time, or so she told me for the last half hour on the way back to the car.