Happy Thanksgiving!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

We had a lovely first Thanksgiving together.  Aunt Deb and Uncle Brian came up to visit, and our friend Zahava came over to share the day with us.  Unfortunately, Daddy was so preoccupied making the meal he completely forgot to take pics of Zahava, the spread...pretty much anything you would want to see.

Daddy was busy, but the meal came out perfect (you'll just have to take my word for it) and everyone seemed to have a great time.  Especially this little bug:

This was Zoe's first outfit.  Then she had a wardrobe change:

Wait'll they get a load of me!

After dinner there was a lot of hanging out on the couch.

Continuing the "Selfie" tradition...

And a phone call with Grandma was the perfect way to cap off the night.

Can you hear me now?

The next day, Zoe and Mommy horsed around...

Deb and Brian got to know little Zoe even better...

I mostly wanted to get a pic of Brian with Zoe wearing the Laker's bib.

And the rest of the long weekend was A LOT of hanging out and relaxing.

Zoe said I'm even more comfy than the green couch.

(that's pretty darn comfy...)

So much for Mommy's "no TV...ever" rule.  Oops.

Zoe with Aunt Deb

           Daddy help!  She's going to use up all the kisses!        
(ps --> ain't Mommy's hair pretty?!)

The other exciting development is, because Zoe's neck is so strong, 

we unpacked and set up her over-stimulation machine 

(aka: the Jungle Jumperoo Lori's cousins Brian and April so generously gave us)

Daddy -- look at all this STUFF!

Look at THAT!

...and look at THAT!

So far, each ride in the Jumparoo has resulted in a nice, long nap.

..but we don't mind 'cause she's so cute when she wakes up!

Look at that smile!

Week 13

It's week 13 and we have one adorable, happy baby on our hands.

Zoe sticking her tongue out at me for being such a dork.

This week Zoe spent lots of time observing and interacting with her surroundings.

She spends a large part of her day playing on her play mat.

She is now able to reach up and grasp the toys.

During tummy time she loves looking at her toys.

When we're lucky, Zoe will squeal her laugh which sounds like, "Ha-WOOO!" and is the loveliest sound I've ever heard.

Mommy gives the very best kisses.

She's increasingly interested in chewing on things... 

...and Mommy still can't resist documenting Zoe's magical toes.

Sometimes, after a bath, Zoe's hair gets a little out of control.

Martin Short -- eat your heart out.

Here's a bonus pic from the party last week.

That's it for week 13 -- sweet dreams!

Happy 3 months, Zoe!

Happy 3 Months, Zoe!

To celebrate Zoe's big milestone we got all dressed up
and went to a swanky party downtown.  

I'm told the party was to launch Konnect PR's beautiful new office space, 

but we know the real reason.

The Bernats at KPR

There was sushi, champagne, a DJ, and a few hundred beautiful people
who squealed with joy when they saw little miss Zoe in her party dress.
Most found themselves incapable of resisting the urge
to run up and (this is true) grab Zoe's feet.  

It was like some strange magnetism -- I'm not exactly sure what power 

lies in Zoe's feet, but apparently nobody can resist it.

Nancy eventually gave her back.  Eventually.

The good news is Zoe handled it like a champ.

She was paraded around the party and met each person in attendance like a politician 

drumming up votes.  She loved the music and even let Mommy eat some sushi.

At one point she was given a pair of Babiators sunglasses.  

Zoe does her best Elvis.  

At this point, Mom and Dad were just along for the ride.

You're looking at my feet, aren't you?  You know you want to squeeze them...

She stayed awake (and happy) for almost two straight hours before taking a quick catnap.

That night Mommy and Daddy were treated to 7 hours of continuous sleep.

The next morning...

Otherwise, we've been treated to more smiles...

And more visits to Dream and our four-legged "neighbors."

Zoe really loves her mobile...

...and that's about all we know!