disneyland.

Today was Zoey's first day at Disneyland. We met up with my friend Amiee who is now living in Mission Viejo. We got to see her cute girls Halle and Remi and Zoey had a great time with them. 

I was waiting with anticipation to see how excited she would be about Disneyland and it was kind of disappointing. She didn't get any real nap times in so she was pretty much just tired all day. She loved the tea cups, and she danced in Small World, but other than that she was basically sleepy. We even took the girls on Pirates. Zoey was a little unsure about that one, but she was pleased to see the pirates dogs. 

I will have to prepare a little better for our next visit, but it was a fast trip using all the carpool lanes. Maybe we will go again next week for her 1st birthday! 

mcdonalds.

So I had a crazy busy day the other day and coming home to find dinner for zoey was sounding like the pits. She eats regular food now and she is pretty picky so meal time can be exhausting. I decided to make the walk of shame to McDonalds next door and order zoey a happy meal and her hamburger was the best thing she had ever tasted! However, I was pleased when she immediately spit the burger out of her mouth when I handed her an apple. 

I have resisted using it as an option since then, but it was pretty funny to see her devour it with the same enjoyment I have while eating one. 

santa barbara.

We got to spend our Valentines day in Santa Barbara visiting our friends Dan, Elise and baby Madeline. 

We first went to church and I got Zoey dressed up looking adorable. 

After a long traffic ridden drive we met up with our friends at a pizza parlor that was delicious and went for a walk on the pier. Zoey got to ride on her first carousel and she had a great time. 

Zoey and Madeline had not seen each other in a long time and had a fun time playing together at a park. 

valentines party.

Our Friends Emily and Brian hosted a Valentines party on Thursday night and we had a great time. Emily always makes delicious food and this time she made everything heart shaped. It was awesome. 

We also had a white elephant gift exchange and I think I got the best prize (from Tyran) 

 

happy valentines day.

 

Mike made this for me. And I love it.

outdoors.

Zoey loves to be outside. She loves to touch all of the plants and look for birds. She is starting to gain her independence so she does not want me to hold her hand. As soon as I let go she makes a run for it. She usually ends up on the ground. One of her falls landed her next to a flower were she decided to lay for a while. 

lame.

So I went to the doctors office today for my checkup and the ultra sound the tech told me to come back for. Well, no such luck. The lame girls at the front desk were being lame! The ultra sound tech was in an appointment so I couldn't quickly ask her. I was so bummed! I was so excited to find out the sex, but it looks like we will have to wait for our 20 week appointment after all. 

chocolate.

Zoey had her first taste of ice cream yesterday and loved it (she looks unsure, but she was sure). What's not to like?

new things.

Zoey got her new car seat that she loves to play on. She has to gain two more pounds before she can use it in the car, but she likes to use it as her seat in the house for now. 

And we love all of the Boynton books, so we got her a few more to add to her collection. She laughs out loud when her dad reads them to her. Her favorite is the Doggies book as she LOVES dog dogs! Too bad she will never have a live one of her own :)

And she loves goldfish snacks!