Just a quick update

Just a quick update this week.

Zoe spent the weekend visiting her four-

legged friends around our neighborhood.

That actually looks low enough for her to climb on...

Mommy and Zoe called to these mustangs...

...and this lovely lady came over for some rubs! 

Back home we video chatted with Grandma and Grandpa.

Zoe wanted to show them how good she is on her polar bear!

She can even dis-mount by herself!

And last night our friends John and JJ came over and brought

the most delicious dinner!

Zoe finished her plate so we gave her some strawberry shortcake.

Then John and JJ gave Zoe a Christmas present!

Laker stuff!

Who is more excited...Zoe or Mommy?!

 She loves it!!!

John and JJ also brought Lucy and Desi.

Zoe was so happy they did!

Just look at that smile.

Today Zoe got all dressed up in her pretty Steeler dress.

And it brought us some luck -- we won!

That's it for this week -- see you next week!

It's December -- that means it's time to party!

Happy December, everyone!

The tree is up, the lights are lit, and Zoe can't wait for Christmas.

Zoe made a new friend at the Zoo this week.

Her opinion, as far as friends go, is the bigger the better.

Looks like these two are best friends.

Zoe also found the marble game at the Zoo.

So much fun!

Zoe had so much fun at the Zoo -- and she gives Mommy a big kiss to say thanks!

Mommy, thank you for taking me to the Zoo!  Kisses!

Mid-week Zoe always finds ways of keeping herself entertained.

Daddy was less than happy with this one...but still took time to snap a pic.

Hey.  Zoe.

She totally knows.

Then Daddy's Uncle Doug and Aunt Laurie come to visit from Indianapolis.

Zoe was thrilled to see them.  And even more thrilled

with Aunt Laurie's super fun zipper!

Note the shoes.

Uncle Doug was nice enough to man the camera.

Later that night Zoe was playing at the park when a surprise visitor appeared.

What's that in the distance?

Zoe ran over to see if it was a mirage. 

No mirage -- it was Lacie and she loves to let toddlers pet her!

Zoe also figured out that she can climb into her Nuna Leaf.

It's so much fun to just kick back and relax!

It's important to have a place to go where you can just relax.

Here is a video of her playing in the Leaf.

We've been encouraging her to clean up after herself.

Looks like all that work is paying off.

On Saturday Zoe was invited to TWO PARTIES!

First she went to Long Beach to see her friend Ayo turn 3 years old!

And they had balloons!

Ayo's grandmother and Zoe had fun playing with the balloons.

Zoe even got some cake!

No time to smile -- eating cake is serious business.

Some day when Zoe's older she can venture into the House of Bounce.

Gotta be careful to not bounce too high or you might wind up in the ocean.

Then it was back to Burbank for a quick wardrobe change before venturing to Party #2.

I love the look in her eyes her -- so mischievous.

Doesn't she look pretty in her party dress?!

And look at that smile.

Zoe ate two samosas and an empanada at the party.

She and Mommy curled up by the 'fire.'

 Zoe was quite popular -- everyone at the parties loved her!

But all that entertaining takes its toll.  

The back seat was unusually quiet on the ride home.

That's it for this week -- see you next week!

Happy Hanukkah!

Osh Kosh...B'gosh!