I can't believe that it's been almost a month since our last blog. That must mean that it was super busy because of all the preparation that went into decorating and getting ready for Zoe's first Christmas. She had a couple holiday outfits for everday wear in the month of December and we were able to get a few snapshots of her in them.
She hung out with her friend Jasmine (who lives next door) while we finished decorating outside. I will post a few other pictures of Zoe and Jasmine from one of their first "real" playtime together. It was a little while ago, but we had to get permission from Jasmine's mommy and daddy, before we posted the pictures. 
Grandma got her a really cute hat and mittens for the winter, so of course we had to try them out. Once it's on her head and hands, she doesn't mind it. She also likes her grandma and grandpa's dog, Maddie. She just her size!
We met Zoe's cousin, Zach, to take pictures with Santa. Zoe wasn't too sure about Santa. We learned how hard it is to get kids to look in the same direction for a good picture. They were cute as always and they are starting to notice one another more and more each time they see one another. Zoe is helping prepare her cousin for two new babies to play with. We are trying to teach Zoe to be "gentle" also, so she doesn't clobber the twins either :).
Shaun and I had our last day of school on the 18th and our students had a breakfast party in the morning, so Shaun and I decided to take half days and go to Disneyland before the blockout dates on our passes. This was Zoe's third visit to Disneyland. We like to take short trips there for now, otherwise it is way too stimulating. It was her first time to visit California Adventures because she was able to visit with Santa again. BUT with Disney's strict rules, Zoe was not allowed to sit on Santa's lap, so Daddy had to hold her. She got to see all the holiday decorations, at both parks, all lit up and she LOVED the parade at Disneyland. We found a pretty good spot to watch the parade and she was so focused on it, even when Shaun turned toward me, so I could get a picture of them. How dare we! Anyways, as you can see, she cranked her head around so she could still see.
After I wrapped some gifts they went under the tree and Zoe seemed to scoot toward them every time she was playing. Imagine that! She also really liked the jingle bells on my tree skirt. Shaun's goal for our break was to clean out the garage, so Zoe was sporting her shades because it was sunny and very warm that day. She had some pretty fun jammies for Christmas, including the jammies that said "What Santa doesn't bring me, Grandma will!" And of course most of the presents under the tree were for Zoe.
She is getting the hang of scooting and stays stationary in the crawling position pretty good now. We went to our neighbors house the other day and she stood by herself for a few seconds and she was so proud of herself. In addition to her growing and moving around, she is starting to get more hair! Yipee!!! Maybe she will have enough hair to cut by the time she's five ;).
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