Reason 289 Why I Love Being A Mom: Stuffed Animal Attachment

Lately Zoey has been very fond on her stuffed animals; a complete 180 from a couple months ago where she's look at one and throw it on the ground and go elsewhere. Well now she can't sleep without one in her arms. It started with Kermie, then this polar bear her Aunt Jean and Uncle Terry got her, and her green monkey her Auntie Kate got her, and then the dolls she received on her last trip to Omaha (unfortunately I dont have pictures of all of these attachments to show you!). I just think it's so sweet and so nurturing of her!

I opened the bears arms and said 'big hug' and wrapped his paws around her neck and she strutted around like this for a while <3

Kermie is a regular at breakfast now :oP Along with her other friends; they all take turns. <3

Even when she demands to be picked up after she is in my arms she reaches towards an animal and says 'gah!' (her term for 'I want'). Sorry for the blur on this picture, these cameras aren't light :oP

Reason 24 Why I Love Being A Mom: Ring Ring Ring Ring Ring Ring Ring Banana Phone

Lately Zoey has been talking on everything (like this shovel for example) but her Aunt Joann sent her a banana phone that talks back! My favorite thing that it says is 'Lets tickle chase!' in a british accent <3 Needless to say this little thing causes a ton of 'tickle chases' hence giggles for me to enjoy!! 

She's baffled that it talks back but intrigued and loves it.

 

Um, not how it's supposed to work...

Reason 188 Why I Love Being A Mom: Watching TV in Style

I really try to keep the tv off in the morning hours and most of the afternoon (except during Olympic time!!!) but one morning I thought it would be nice to put the muppet movie on while we had breakfast. She sat down like this but of course I had to put her in her high chair. After breakfast though she demanded her wings and sat back where she was. She just loves music and hears this soundtrack in the car so much that she is immediately drawn to it! And the picking out her accessories begins! <3

Reason 38 Why I Love Being A Mom: Backyard Playground

We were pretty lucky in Arizona having a park one block away. It's too hot here for me to walk her to the nearest park (maybe two miles away) so I was really grateful when Zoey's GiGi spent the money for boots on a little play place for Zoey! Seeing her love for sand at White Sands just made sense to get her a sandbox! And since she is climbing everywhere she got a little castle with a slide. Lucky little girl! You really can see the amount of joy on her face as she just lives to be outside soaking up the fresh air and sunshine! I just love when my little girl is happy and enjoying life, she truly is a ray of sunshine!

So silly!

Just cruisin'

Reason 178 Why I Love Being A Mom: Breakfast With My Toddler

You know I think this image could, by itself, explain why I love breakfast with her: pure cuteness/adorableness. But I took a few more images I'd like to share with you because just one image from me will not do :oP

I think one reason I love breakfast is because of the morning light shining in. <3

Not only do I get loads of kisses (no picture since I was just enjoying those) but I get fist-bumps!

Oh, eyelashes and pouty lips!

"Ugh, mom! I'm done! Free me!" :oP

Reason 105 Why I Love Being A Mom: First Hike!

I love nature; I love going out and discovering new things. So I was so happy when the hubby said yes to a little adventure to McKelligan Canyon with Zoey and I. I honestly just wanted to scout locations a little but after we got out of the car we just had to little some fun exercise (well fun on my side, since I didn't carry ze bebe!) :o)

See? She's already excited!

Saw a lizard!

She's a rockstar, there is no doubt about it. This really was a great climb! She's just about outgrown the bjorn so we will have to look into a backpack, especially since I want to visit Ruidoso, NM sometime! But I hope she grows to appreciate the adventures we take her on, because I sure as heck love looking at all the images my mom has of us and the places we've been! <3