Ryan's place

Zoey had so much fun at the park. She cried when we had to leave.

I'm trying out this Blogger app, I think it rotates the pics funny... But at least I'm posting again!

Running not Walking....

It's been a while since I've had time to post anything. Work has been crazy and I've been going to be about the time Zoey does - so that doesn't leave me much free time.

Our little Zoey runs everywhere she goes. First thing in the morning after I lift her out of her crib, she heads for her shoes and wants to go out. It's a challenge for me to keep up with her and everyday it gets harder to carry her (since Jacob is growing fast too!) Speaking of Jacob - he's a wiggly little guy who moves, kicks punches frequently!

Zoey LOVES animals. Especially dogs! She enjoys chasing the cat around the house and makes high pitched coo-ing sounds when she spots her "target". Princess is good to tolerate her "love" and then escapes to freedom.

We've been able to tie dye a few times this year. Zoey really gets into it!

Zoey LOVES water. After her afternoon nap, she loves to help daddy water the plants (tomatoes & marigolds) on our back patio. She doesn't mind when she gets sprayed by the hose or a squirt gun. She heads for the bathtub and wants in - she even recently figured out how to lift the toilet lid so she can play in the water. (EWWWW!)
Zoey somehow figures out how to use features on my phone that even I don't know how to use. Here, she's pretending to talk to Grandma.
At 14.5 months Zoey says "bye bye" "daddy" or "doggie" (they sound similar and are used for dad, Princess Paz and any animal.) I've heard her say "Hi-ya". She good at waving good bye and she claps her hands when she's happy or proud of her accomplishments.

Zoey LOVES ice cream. Here she is taking a break at Sam's Club. Yummm!

This girl does not like to go down the stairs the safe way/backwards. She prefers to see where she's going. She scoots to the edge of the stair, puts her feet down, stands and claps - the repeats the process. She's trying hard to grow up and do what we do. In fact... she usually rejects the dinner we make her and wants to have what I'm having.

We had Stake Conference Sunday and she did pretty well. I was able to hear most of the speakers. Daddy only had to take her to the back to calm her down for 20 mins - but they made it back in time to hear Elder Bednar.

That's all the time I have for now... I hope to be a more regular blogger... guess we'll see how it goes.

Zoeykins!

Zoey is learning so much everyday.

Lately she's been clapping when she does something wonderful. It's hard not to jump in and join her!

Of course now she doesn't smile at me or look at the camera... Silly girl! She thinks she's all grown up.

She loves the sound the toys makes when she throws them in the tub!

Weekly Pics of Zoey

For those of you not on Facebook... here's the link to the weekly pictures we've taken of her.

https://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=66811&id=1375906624&l=2f9b17c8e8

It's a hoot and fun to see how fast she's grown over the past 44 weeks.

Enjoy!

40 Weeks!?!

Our little Zoeykins is 40 weeks!

She's been on the outside as long as she was inside!

This week she is standing by herself for several seconds at a time.

She's really good climbing up the stairs too!

She has an infectious grin!

LOVES learning new things at Grammy's

Here's PPaz catching a moment of rest

while Zoey is having a nap

She loves to chase the cat

& soon will be able to catch her!

She's getting quicker!

I think I've created a couch potato.

Zoey watches hulu.com while I get ready for work in the morning.

Here she's watching the Kandoo potty dance.

(It's never too early to start potty training, right?)

Little moments like these are few and far between now.

This girl loves her peeps!

New hobby!

Guess who the newest dōTERRA consultant is? ME!

I'm loving essential oils!

It's worked so good for Zoey to help her get over her sniffles and I've been using the Slim & Sassy to help get rid of my extra baby weight. I'm doing well and feeling soooo much better!

This is amazing stuff and I'm learning SOOOO much more effective than Western Medicine.

Even getting rid of cleaning supplies that have chemicals and using more natural, safe means of cleaning just as good if not better.

This is my link if you want to see what I'm up to:

http://www.doterra.myvoffice.com/vic

I'm not in it to make $ but to make better choices and live more healthy. Can't wait to learn more and share it. (It's too good to keep to myself!)

Growing up too fast!

Sporting her new pants from Gramma Becky!

She feeds her self only when she has to...

Practicing her walk with Grammy Pammy!

She loves to move her jaw side to side...

Enjoying her photo opp.

Valentines Day!!!

I had the best Valentines Day EVER! I came home from work to rose petals on the floor!

they lead to the kitchen where there were flowers, chocolate and coupons from my LOVE!

He is SOOOOO thoughtful!

Beautiful flowers!

He surprised me with a musical card and this balloon!

Here's our little Valentine Baby!

Mac's Birthday!

We had such a fun time surprising Mac for his Birthday! We took balloons to his school and surprised him with a Tardis key chain to go with his Tardis cake that he made!

Yummm!!! Most delicious Chocolate cake EVER!!!

Mirror time!

I took a bunch of these random shots! They're so cute together!

Christmas!

I don't know how to find the time to blog anymore... but here's a quick update of our Holiday. And since pictures say a thousand words...

Mac teasing Zoey with a real sugar plum he made at school.

Grandma teaching Zoey to drink from a straw

Zoey enjoys outings with Grandma!

Cute cousins on Christmas!

Backerman 4 Generation Picture

6 Months!

Turns out, I'm not a very frequent blogger anymore... been busy with work, Primary, HOA, getting ready for Christmas, and little Zoey-kins! ...Don't have much time for much else.

Here's a few pics of the little one:

She loves to bury her head in blankets.

She's Grammy's Lamb

Lovin' the new jumper from Anna & fam!

She still digs the jumper we're borrowing from Chris & Wendi!

This is what I saw when I came home yesterday to pick her up...

she's starting young, but LOVES music!

And here's our little 26 week/6month kissable baby bundle of hugs!

(This week she mastered sitting by herself. She lasts for quite a while before she tumbles over.)

Book Club!

Daddy had Zoey ready for Book Club when I came home from work. Zoey has fun wherever she's at!

We had a really fun time this month. The book was Alice in Wonderland and we watched the new Tim Burton movie. (Zoey loved the big screen at April's house.

The food was delish! And dessert was yummy!

(Braidy ROCKS!)

Gotta love fall! This is the tree we saw across the street form Ape's house.

BEAUTIFUL!

Zoey the little tease! Grammy Pammy's teaching her not to put her hands in her mouth. She giggles and puts her hands right back up to her 2 new little teeth.

If you look real close... those the camera phone pic is a little fuzzy, you can see her 2 little bottom teeth.